Lighting up a cool(er) house

 Not everyone who needs a professional handyman lives in a brand new house.  More often than not, it's people who just need some help maintaining their long time home.  Here's a ceiling fan that was installed into a house that's at least 70 years old.  It's more than a house for these folks, it's home.  When they get a chance to make even small improvements,  it's a good day.


Here's to making people's homes and days just a bit better. 

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