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I'm happy to be your go to guy for hanging pictures, putting up shelves, assembling flat pack furniture, replacing light fittings, small plumbing repairs, carpentry and all other jobs around the house.
£30 per hour, billed per 15mins (£7.50)

These customers asked me to get involved with their shop conversion on the High Street in Exeter before Easter.They were...
27/05/2026

These customers asked me to get involved with their shop conversion on the High Street in Exeter before Easter.

They were converting a previous tattoo shop into a barber shop, ready to start out on their own.

I MDF lined the walls and added a panelling effect along with a shelf to both rooms.

I also built a reception counter from scratch, and filled in an alcove before lining the whole wall that will be where the 2 cutting stations are situated.

There is also a customer toilet that was MDF lined and panel effect applied to as well.

I enjoyed this project, and really enjoyed helping these two superb gentlemen bring their vision for the next chapter of their lives into reality.

Their shop opens on Tuesday 2nd June, so if you're in need of a trim, Steady Hands on the High Street might just be your next call!

www.steadyhandsbarbershop.co.uk

I pulled up an old rotten deck for this customer, the previous owner of the house had laid it directly on dirt, so it cr...
29/04/2026

I pulled up an old rotten deck for this customer, the previous owner of the house had laid it directly on dirt, so it crumbled over years.
Instead of replacing it, they opted to extend the gravel to the front of the house.
I filled some of the void with MOT sub base as a cheaper material than gravel before spreading a good thick layer of gravel on top. All by hand, just me, myself, a barrow and spade. They are pleased with the end result.

This water butt was a quick little install. The customer had the perfect location for this water butt to go.A couple of ...
26/04/2026

This water butt was a quick little install. The customer had the perfect location for this water butt to go.
A couple of cuts with my oscillating saw and the diverter was added to the down pipe, a hole saw made quick work of adding the inlet fitting to the top of the water butt and it is good to go!

Acoustic panels seem to be really popular at the moment, and I enjoy installing them as they quickly transform a space w...
22/04/2026

Acoustic panels seem to be really popular at the moment, and I enjoy installing them as they quickly transform a space with a big impact.

It has been a while since I posted some updates, so let's get back on this!This customer wanted to make more of the spac...
19/04/2026

It has been a while since I posted some updates, so let's get back on this!
This customer wanted to make more of the space she had in this utility room. The worktop had previously been installed too low to easily get a washing machine underneath without taking off the top of the machine. So I trimmed the window sill and repositioned the worktop in line with it.
She also wanted her boiler to be boxed in my hidden as it is an eye sore, along with additional shelving to make more use of the space. Overall she is very happy with the end result, all being made from reclaimed pine (bed frame, old second hand furniture) and a lot more storage space.

T-shirt weather in February! Well... it rained towards the end of this job, so no dry day yet in Exeter this year when I...
01/03/2026

T-shirt weather in February! Well... it rained towards the end of this job, so no dry day yet in Exeter this year when I did this job a week ago.
These boards on this outdoor staircase had lasted as long as they were going to and needed replacing.
I used phenolic plywood ( with cut edges being sealed) to give this staircase a new lease of life.
Hopefully they will go for 10 years or so.

I was asked by a returning customer to add some doors to this alcove shelving to turn it into a wardrobe.I removed one s...
25/02/2026

I was asked by a returning customer to add some doors to this alcove shelving to turn it into a wardrobe.
I removed one shelf and then did my best to match the style of doors that already existed. Along with a hanging rail and a lick of paint I think they fit in really nicely.

After living with the temporary floor for a few weeks I felt it was high time I got on with laying the laminate.Now, I d...
22/02/2026

After living with the temporary floor for a few weeks I felt it was high time I got on with laying the laminate.
Now, I don't do floors. I won't do floors for customers, I don't feel the quality of my work in this area is good enough, but it is good enough for my home... just don't zoom in.
I added underfloor electric heating and then the laminate. It stops before the kitchen units because we need to replace the kitchen at a later date and there is a cupboard to be built by the fridge, so this is as finished as it gets for now.
It is lovely having a warm floor now though!

I've never added coving to a room before, so this was a new challenge. The customer is really happy with the outcome of ...
11/02/2026

I've never added coving to a room before, so this was a new challenge. The customer is really happy with the outcome of this living room transformation.
An additional cat shelf over the window, colour change extending the tiling upwards above the cooker as well as changing the light fitting and light switch (to a dimmer) were all undertaken in this space.
The customer is delighted, and wished she had contacted me years ago.
This has spurred her on to get on with decorating the rest of her home, I just helped her to get the ball rolling.

I didn't take a before photo of this 🤦‍♂️What was on the floor before I laid tiles was a hard to clean / hoover, hard we...
08/02/2026

I didn't take a before photo of this 🤦‍♂️
What was on the floor before I laid tiles was a hard to clean / hoover, hard wearing coarse entrance matting.
Incredibly durable, but lacking a homely vibe.
So this customer decided she wanted to replace it with tiles, so she and the dogs can come in and the muddy paw prints will clean up with much less fuss than before.
Tiling is something that challenges me, but this floor looks smart and I'm pleased with the end result.

Another repeat customer, who lives in a new build.This "airing cupboard" didn't come with any shelves from the developer...
04/02/2026

Another repeat customer, who lives in a new build.
This "airing cupboard" didn't come with any shelves from the developer, so I was asked to install some.
Now it is an airing cupboard.
One of the tools I get positive comments on most often is my laser level.
It makes jobs like this so much easier to produce a great end result.
And this customer loved her new storage space.
Win win win.

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Exwick
Exeter
EX42EX

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07952973912

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