Hi, I'm Jeff, the sole proprietor of My Repair Guy.
Having reached this page, you have already learned that My Repair
Guy is a one man, start-up company offering services of a "handy"
nature. I chose that mission because I'm a handy guy.
My professional career has always been in electronics, the first
half in manufacturing, and the second in systems, but
non-professionally, I've always done almost everything else,
myself. I guess that train of thought, DIY, was handed
down to me through generations. I wasn't thrilled as a
kid, helping my dad work around the house on weekends while my
friends were out playing, but I might have been, had I understood
how priceless was the experience.
I've never had to hire an Electrician, or Plumber, or Carpenter,
or Mason, or Painter. I've used an Auto Mechanic shop
only when a lift was absolutely required, or for warranty work, or
for specialized procedures like wheel alignments, and maybe
emergencies miles from home. Working on cars is
certainly not a hobby, though. Necessity is the only thing that puts a wrench in
my hand, and there has sure been plenty of that through the
years.
Electronic stuff has always been abundant in our
household. TVs, stereo equipment,
VCRs, computers, printers,
office equipment, and anything else you could think
of. A lot of what we had was "junk" that I
reconditioned, but it was good stuff, and it was during a time
when technology wasn't changing every other day, so the equipment
was more, or less current. In my life, I've purchased only
one new, small TV, one VCR,
and since the IBM PC, one ready-to-go, generic computer.
I've never bought new audio equipment, except for the car, but our
place rocked!
Everything is just
parts. To me, things become "obsolete" only when new parts
are not available, and the old parts can't be
repaired. There are always times when repairs
are simply not practical, and it's always been a tough decision
for me to make, that a repair just wasn't worth the cost, or
effort. But, overall I've
been lucky. We always had everything that we needed, and
"down time" for most items was never very long. Even
a lawn mower. I've always had at
least one good running mower, but have never bought one.
In an effort to try to provide some reference to my level of
"handiness", I've compiled an ever
growing list of the handy type of "stuff" that I have done, some
of it only once, or twice, but in a lot of cases, more than a
few times. I doubt I could ever remember everything that
I've done, but this is what I came up with.
I'm not an "expert" at all of these things, except maybe some of
the work I did professionally in the Electronics field, but
then, the fact that I've been successful might mean that
expertise was not necessarily required.
I've got
some photos of a few of the projects I've worked on.
There aren't many because, typically, photo documentation is not in the forefront of my
mind when I hop into a project, and the ease of digital
photography is relatively recent with respect to how long I've
been doing stuff.
This is not necessarily a list of the services that I offer,
but rather just a bunch of examples that I can do
stuff. The business is concentrated on fixing items in
the home, rather than parts of the home like a Handyman
would. However, I am always willing to consider anything
asked of me.
Household
Stuff
1. Carpentry
Build and
install shelves
Build Flower
Boxes, bird houses, feeders, etc.
Build
rabbit hutches
Build Stairs
Cabinetry
Custom van
interior
Cut/Install
molding
Design
and
build
furniture
Design and
build speaker cabinets
Fit and
repair doors
Install
attic
flooring
Repair
and
build outdoor furniture
Remove
and
Build
walls
Repair decks
Repair
exterior
siding
Rebuild
exterior
window framing
Repair
furniture
Repair
window frames/sills
2. Plumbing
Install
Garbage disposals
Install natural gas lines and valves
Install new
sinks
Install sump
pump
Install
vanities
Install
water
filters
Install water softener
Rebuild
toilet
workings
Repair
and
Replace
faucets
Repair, install bathtubs, and showers
Remove/install
toilets and gaskets
Replace
main
cutoff
valve
Replace
shower
heads
Replace
sinks
Replace
valves
Replace
water heater
Retrofit
plumbing for dishwashers
Retrofit
plumbing
for water filters
Unclog
drainpipes
Upgrade
accessible household copper pipes
3. Electrical
Install
ceiling
fans
Install
load
centers
Install
motors
and pumps
Install
new
boxes, switches, and outlets
Install
or
replace circuit breakers
Install
transfer
switches and controls
Remove
and
install lighting fixtures
Replace
switches
and outlets
Run
new circuits
Trouble
shooting,
Diagnosis
4. Masonry
Clean
grout
Cut stone
Demolish
existing
concrete
Install
ceramic
floor tiles
Install
ceramic
wall
tiles
Lay
brick
Lay
walkways
Remove
and
install grout
Repair
brick
or concrete stairs
Repair driveways
Repair
or
build and pour concrete patios
Repair
or
build and pour concrete walks
Repair
or
build retaining walls
Reseal
driveways
5. Miscellaneous
stuff
Assemble
anything
Basement
waterproofing
Clean and repair gutters
Cut
glass and replace/glaze windows
Disassemble
anything
Hang
curtains, artwork, etc.
Install
bathroom fixtures
Install
bolt
locks
Install
clotheslines
Install
dish washers
Install
Gas
and electric dryers
Install Gas
and electric stoves
Install
hinges
Install
insulation
Install
or
remove window air conditioning units
Install
or
replace door knobs
Install
shelving
units.........................................continue
alphabetizing
from
here
Repair roofs
Sheetrock installation and repair
Plaster repair
Wall, ceiling, floor repair
Interior and exterior painting preparation
Interior and exterior painting
Remove/Install wall
coverings
Refinish
hardwood
floors
Refinish
molding
Refinish
furniture
Remove
and
replace caulk
Repair or install railings
Repair or install floor coverings
Remove and install cabinets
Repair cabinets and drawers
Install storm windows
Install weather stripping
Winter seal windows
Repair Garage doors
Re-screening
Replace window locks
Install Refrigerators
Install washing machines
Replace or clean air conditioner filters
Replace furnace filters
Install smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
Replace doorbells
Replace thermostats
6. Grounds stuff
Yard
Cleaning
Lawn cutting
Shrub and tree trimming
Tree staking
Tree fertilizing
New lawn preparation
Lawn seeding
New garden establishment
Roto tilling
Digging
Lawn and garden edging
Repair fencing
Install
fencing
Garden preparation
Mulching
Tree planting
Shrub Planting
Flower planting
Organic Vegetable Gardening
Organic Flower Gardening
Tree felling/cutting/removal (small to
moderate)
Leaf and branch shredding
Re grading and leveling
Wood splitting
Insect nest removal
Rodent trapping/relocating
Post installation
Underground wiring
Underground sprinklers
Custom irrigation
Install garden water features
Build
Drainage system
Dig/build drywell
Repair sheds
Under pool preparation
Install above ground pools
Set-up tarps and canopies
Repair/recondition swing sets
7. Other Household
things I've Repaired
Electric,
gas,
and wood burning Stoves
Refrigerators
Air conditioners
Furnaces and heaters
Water heaters
Fans
Dish washers
Clothes washers
Clothes dryers
Toaster ovens
Microwave ovens
Heating control system
Sump pumps
Water softener
Dishes
Pots and pans
Trays
Lazy Susans
Electric, and hand Can openers
Coffee makers
Blenders
Irons
Vacuum cleaners
Brooms and mops
Nick Knacks
Toys
Trophies
Books
Eye Glasses
Shoes
Handbags
Backpacks
Picture frames
Doorbells
Light fixtures
Lamps
Electric mixers
Phone wiring
Hand tools
Power tools
Garden tools
Wheel Barrows
Electric and gas lawn mowers
Electric and gas string trimmers
Electric and gas leaf blowers
Electric hedge trimmers
Electric and gas snowblowers
Hair dryers
Tractors
Bicycles
Wagons
Ladders
Paper shredders
Cassette/VHS Tapes
Jewelry
Belts
Hats
Luggage
Flashlights
Electric, Kerosene, and propane lanterns
Gas and Charcoal barbecues
Tents and tarps
Knives
Rugs
Sports equipment
Fishing poles and reels
Air rifles and pistols
Boats
Clocks
Watches
8. Automotive stuff
Troubleshooting
and diagnostics
Change and repair tires
Replace Lamps and fuses
Replace
Air
filters, breather elements, PCV valves, hoses
Repair Brakes - pads, shoes, rotors, cables, cylinders, valves,
lines
Repair or replace mufflers, catalytic converters, exhaust pipes
Remove/Install Drive shafts
Replace Universal joints
Remove/repair/rebuild/install carburetors
Replace Fuel injectors
Replace
Oxygen
sensors
Replace
Rocker
arms, studs, push rods
Replace Valve seals, hydraulic lifters
Replace Connecting rod bearings
Remove/Install Manifolds, cylinder heads
Hone Cylinders
Remove/Install
Pistons
Remove/Install Transmissions
Remove/Install Clutches/pressure plates
Remove/Install
Engine mounts
Remove/Install
Alternators
Remove/Install Starters and solenoids
Remove/Install Batteries
Remove/Install Belts
Remove/Install Turbo Chargers
Remove/Install Water pumps
Remove/Install Radiators
Remove/Install Blower fans and components
Remove/Install Heater cores
Remove/Install Fuel pumps and filters
Remove/Install Steering columns
Remove/Install
Steering
boxes
Remove/Install
Power steering racks
Remove/Install Power steering pumps
Remove/Install Shocks
Remove/Install Struts
Remove/Install
Axles
Remove/Install Oil pumps
Remove/Install Gauges, speedometers and cables
Remove/Install Spark Plugs and wires
Remove/Install
Distributors
Remove/Install Distributor caps, rotors, coils
Remove/Install
Electronic ignitions
Remove/Install Ignition switches
Remove/Install Dashboards
Remove/Install Roof linings
Remove/Install Interior trim
Remove/Install
Seats
Install
Driving/Fog
lights
Remove/Install Ball joints, tie rod ends, tie rods,
idler arms
Replace I beam components
Remove/Install Control Arms
Remove/Install Anti sway bars and bushings
Remove/Repair/Install door and trunk latch/lock
mechanisms
Remove/Install Electric window motors and mechanisms
Repair Electric window motors and mechanisms
Repair
Windshield
wiper mechanisms
Remove/Install Windshield washer pumps
Repair
Starters
and solenoids
Repair Alternators
Repair Blower motors and controls
Repair Wiring
Repair Radiators
Repair Mirrors
Repair Horns
Repair
Gauges
Repair
Lamp
sockets
Repair
Steering
wheel controls
Repair Frames and mountings
Repair
Gas
tanks
Rebuild
Master
cylinders
Repair Seats
Remove/Repair/Install
Brake and clutch pedal assemblies
Repair Clutch linkage
Remove/Repair/Install Bumpers
Repair Body panels, and floors
Cut-in and Install Windows and roof vents
9. Electronics stuff
Install
Household and automotive sound systems
Install Household and automotive alarm systems
Repair TVs
Repair Radios
Repair Amplifiers/receivers
Repair Turntables
Repair Audio tape machines
Repair
CD
players
Repair
Alarms
Repair Remotes
Repair VCRs
Repair Video monitors
Repair Games
Repair
Phones
Repair
Cell
phones
Repair
Speakers
Repair
Headphones
Repair Microphones
Repair Navigators (GPS)
Repair
Computer
monitors
Repair Computers
Repair Printers
Repair FAX machines
Repair Copy machines
Install Wired and wireless Ethernet
Upgrade/build Computers
Design/Build/Repair Control and automation
equipment/systems
Design/Build/Repair
Electrical test equipment
Design/Build/Repair Power supplies
Design/Build/Repair
audio units
Design/Build Household and automotive alarm systems
Design/Build
Automotive electronic ignition
Professional Expertise -
Commercial and industrial electronics manufacturing and
repair.
Commercial and residential lighting control systems.
1. Electronic
Production departments
Wiring
PC board assembly
Soldering
Mechanical assembly
Cable fabrication
Electronic and mechanical assembly instruction
Department supervision
Department management
Training
Documentation
Production testing/Repair
Packaging
2. Electronic
Engineering departments
Circuit
Design and modifications
Chassis and Front panel design
Chassis and Front panel fabrication
Custom
enclosure
fabrication
Prototype circuit board layout
Prototype circuit board fabrication
PC
board design
PC board fabrication
Component research
Component testing
Electronic sub-assembly testing
Product testing/development
Quality assurance testing and reporting
Development
of assembly procedures
Development of test procedures
Design and fabrication of assembly fixtures
Design and fabrication of wire harness boards
Design
and
fabrication of test fixtures
Authoring
of
mechanical and electronic assembly procedures
Drafting of mechanical and electrical production drawings
Production of mechanical and electrical production
visual aids
Production of mechanical and electrical product documents
Design and authoring of product BOMs and Specification data
Authoring of electrical and mechanical test procedures
Authoring
of quality assurance test procedures
3. System
Engineering departments
Project
Management
System
design
System documentation (BOMs, overviews, drawings)
Documentation Submittals
Production plans and drawings
Peripheral Equipment design and fabrication
Authoring
Installation
instructions
and
other
ship-with
documentation
Authoring
Operations and Maintenance manuals
System
Programming
System Commissioning
Client Training
Field Service
Installation
4. Sales
Inside
Sales
Quotations
Proposals
Sales Management
Sales documentation
Customer sales support phone/field
Customer technical support phone/field
5. Miscellaneous
in-facility work
Purchasing
Stock Control
Shipping
Receiving
Incoming QA testing
Plant
Maintenance
New Facility Setup
Messengering
Sheet metal fabrication/Machining
Capital Equipment repair
6. Field Engineering
work
Troubleshooting
and Diagnosis
Repair and/or rebuilding
Modifications
Installation/Wiring
Programming updates/Reprogramming
Commissioning
7. Some Professional Business
Cards I've had, mostly in the latter part of my career...
