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          IKEA is a wonderful place to shop. Brimming with affordable, sleek and hard-wearing furniture, it has everything you need to transform your home into a haven of cool and contemporary style. However, most items of IKEA furniture demand technical DIY skills, requiring different types of self-assembly ranging from the simple to the mind-bogglingly complex. 
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          comes in. Committed to helping with Ikea Assembly in Bend, local residents can achieve their ideal homes, Ben is ready and waiting to take the stress out of IKEA shopping. Thanks to his many years’ worth of experience in furniture assembly, Ben will get your purchases perfectly set up in no time. 
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          As well as assembling your furniture to professional standards, your local
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          will help to buy Ikea furniture online and pick up your chosen items. Thanks to his eye for interior design, Ben is fantastic at navigating the expansive IKEA website to find furniture and decorative items that will look absolutely stunning in your home. 
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          Forget trekking around big furniture stores looking for the perfect item – your local handyman is here to take the stress out of home improvements. If you’re busy with work and kids, find shopping overwhelming, or feel physically unable to handle the entire IKEA purchase process, Ben is more than willing to help.
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         Why Use a Handyman for Furniture Assembly
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          For some people, assembling new furniture is a fun process that involves family bonding time and the chance to learn new skills. For most of us, however, this is merely a fantasy. Here’s why to use a Handyman for furniture assembly:
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            If you, your partner, or a helpful friend makes even the smallest of mistakes during the assembly process, you could end up with a wonky bookshelf, bed, or set of drawers.
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            Furniture assembly is tough work.
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            Using a handyman is much quicker than doing it yourself – great if you need the furniture urgently.
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          IKEA is one of the best and most affordable major home improvement stores in the country. However, it can be difficult to navigate and involves lots of arduous physical labor. 
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          wants to make IKEA an accessible option for everyone and loves collecting and assembling even the trickiest of furniture flatpacks. If you live in Bend, Oregon, and like the sound of Ben’s services, do not hesitate to
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2020 21:04:29 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Preparing Your Home for Winter in Bend</title>
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      <description>With winter approaching, now is the perfect time to be preparing your home for winter in Bend. Contact Handyman Ben for your local handyman needs in Bend.</description>
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           With winter approaching, now is the perfect time to be preparing your home for winter in Bend. Protecting your property from the threat of snowfall, frost, and sub-zero temperatures will reduce the likelihood that you have to fork out hundreds or even thousands of dollars on remedial works as soon as spring comes. Fo
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          rtunately, winter maintenance work does not have to be expensive or difficult. Here is our quick guide to the top ten most important tasks to complete in the weeks leading up to winter. 
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           1. Sweep and waterproof the chimney 
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          Plummeting temperatures could cause serious damage to chimneys that contain excess moisture and dirt. Prevent structural damage to your chimney by cleaning it and applying waterproofing materials to its interior.
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           2. Insulate your pipes
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          Insulating your pipes will ensure that they do not freeze and burst, something that could end up causing lots of time and money. Foam insulation tubes are relatively easy to slip over pipes and will also help to prevent heat loss from your plumbing system, potentially saving you money in the long term.
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           Many homeowners fail to realize how much heat is lost through the roof of a home
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          . By laying down thick insulating materials in the loft, you can ensure that your property feels warm and cozy while significantly reducing your energy bill.
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           4. Book a professional boiler service
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          Boiler failure is one of the most frustrating repair issues that can occur during a cold winter. To prevent your boiler from breaking down and leaving you without heating or warm water, you should get it serviced by a professional plumber on a regular basis. 
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           5. Unblock gutters and pipes
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          Gutters, gullies, and downpipes can easily get blocked during spells of heavy rain or snow. To prevent this, you should ensure your guttering is as clean and serviceable as possible before the cold weather sets in. This will involve removing any moss or debris stuck in the piping and replacing cracked gutters. 
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           6. Address any outstanding roof problems
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          If you have been putting off making repairs to roof slates or tiles, make sure to do so before the weather becomes wintery. Although a few slipped or missing roof tiles may seem like a minor issue, they could end up causing serious leaks that will compromise the structural integrity of your home. 
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          Frost and snow can worsen damage to fencing or gates, so address any issues as quickly as possible. This is will also protect your property against break-ins.
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           8. Check that outdoor lights are clean and serviceable
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          As the sun starts to set much earlier in the day, it is imperative that you ensure the serviceability of your outdoor lighting. Start by shutting off your lights at the main power source and giving them a thorough clean. Next, you should replace any bulbs that have stopped working.
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          Winter is when most domestic fires take place. This is because homeowners are much more likely to be burning firewood during winter. What’s more, people are at a greater risk of carbon monoxide poisoning during the colder months as they are more likely to keep their windows and doors tightly shut. In this way, it is very important to check that your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are in full working order.
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          Sealing up windows and doors with insulating materials will ensure that your home stays as toasty as possible and save you money on heating bills. 
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          As you can see from the list above, preparing your home for winter could take up a lot of time and effort if you decide to go it alone
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            and you should look to hire a handyman in Bend to help out
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          . This is particularly true if you have a vast number of repairs to make and little time to spare. 
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          If you live in Bend, Oregon, and want to ensure that your home stays as cozy and protected as possible during winter, we are just the handyman service for you. Fully trained and super-efficient, we are ready and waiting to take on any home repair task.
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