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Home & repairsOct 18, 2025

Handyman after moving to Florida: first-week essentials

Boxes, IKEA and holes from the last tenant. Who to call and how not to overpay.

Week one

Hang blinds, build the bed, mount garage shelves — life sucks without it and you don't have time.

Immigrant pattern: hunt a cheap guy in a chat group. Works until it doesn't. One vetted service beats roulette.

Fix Terrier

Fix Terrier handles home handyman work: small repairs, mounting, assembly. Show up, fix, leave — not a three-month project.

Major remodels (kitchen, roof) need a licensed contractor. Handyman covers what doesn't need a permit.

How to book

Task list with photos and dimensions. Clear scope = fair price. "Make it nice" = expensive and vague.

DukeToyz isn't a middleman — a link to a service you can use. Pay the pro directly.

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