What I can fix
From a spotty Wi-Fi connection to a washer hookup or a dead car battery, here’s the kind of work I do on a house call.
Computers and tech
At your home, on your own devices and network.
- Computer helpSlow computers, virus and malware removal, moving files to a new computer, and everyday problems.
- Wi-Fi and routersI can set up a router or help with dead spots and dropped connections.
- Smart home and devicesAlexa and smart speakers, printers, and small electronics. No mounting or drilling.
- Other tech helpTell me what you’re working with. If I can help, I’ll give you an estimate first.
Around the house
Simple fixture and hookup jobs. No drilling or mounting.
- Washer and dryer hookupsConnecting your washer and dryer and checking the connections.
- Small plumbing fixturesFaucets, shower heads, and water filters swapped or installed.
- Other small fixesAsk me about the job. I stick to simple fixes that don’t involve structural work.
Car fixes
For the small jobs I can do in your driveway.
- Simple brake jobsI replace pads and rotors on some vehicles. Text me the year, make, and model so I can check yours.
- Battery, bulbs, and wipersI can swap a dead battery, replace a bulb, or put on new wiper blades.
- Fluids and other minor repairsTell me what the car needs and I’ll let you know whether I can do it in your driveway.
What I don’t do
If you’re unsure where your job fits, text me a photo and I’ll let you know.
- Electrical work
- Heating and cooling
- Drilling or mounting
- Painting
- Drywall
- Yard work
- Moving furniture
- Lawn mowers and small engines
- Phone screen repair
- Game console repair
Common questions
How do I get a price?
Text a short description and a photo if it helps. I give you a labor estimate and a time window before I start. Parts, if any are needed, are added on top.
Can you do brakes on my car?
Simple pad and rotor jobs on vehicles I know well. Send the year, make, and model and I will tell you yes or no before I quote it.
What if my job is unusual?
Specialty jobs are quoted one at a time, usually $85 to $110 an hour. You get the price before I start.
What if the job is bigger than it looked?
I’ll explain what I found and what it would cost. You decide whether I do the extra work.
Where do you work and is there a travel fee?
My core towns are Wood River, Bethalto, Edwardsville, and Troy, with no travel fee. Farther out, a small fee of $15 to $25 applies. Ask if you are not sure.
Where do you work on cars?
At your house, in your driveway, or in your garage.
Can you mount a television or do electrical work?
No. I do not do electrical work, heating and cooling, drilling or mounting, painting, drywall, yard work, or moving furniture.
What if I’m not sure you can fix it?
Text me a photo and a short description. I’ll tell you if I can help and what I’d charge.
Tell me what needs fixing
Serving Wood River, Bethalto, Edwardsville, Troy, and nearby towns.