February 2025
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In This Month’s Newsletter
Handyman Services 🛠️ Budgeting for Home Repairs
Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist 🛠️ Nighttime Falls Prevention
Remodeling💕 Setting the Mood: Lighting & Fireplace Inspiration for Your Home
Kenneth arrived on time, we went over the list of items to be completed and he began working. Everything was completed and looks as I hoped. This is my third time using The Trusted Toolbox and I have always been satisfied with the results and the quality and knowledge of the techs. Kenneth was no exception.
🔨Winifred M.🔨
Tackle Home Maintenance the Smart Way
Keeping your home in great shape doesn’t have to be a guessing game. A smart rule of thumb is to set aside 1–3% of your home’s value each year for repairs and maintenance—or save $1 per square foot annually. That means a 2,500 sq. ft. home should have about $2,500 set aside for upkeep. Older homes or properties with complex systems may require a bit more. Staying ahead of routine maintenance now helps prevent costly surprises down the road—and our handyman team is here to help knock out those tasks before they pile up.
Bundle Tasks & Save Time
Instead of stretching out small fixes over weeks (or months), our Handyman for a Day package is a convenient way to tackle multiple seasonal tasks in one visit. From repairing drywall and replacing fixtures to re-caulking, updating door hardware, hanging shelves, and fixing sticky doors, our skilled professionals can handle a wide range of home maintenance jobs efficiently and with high-quality results.
It can be a little stressful when having a handyman come to your home. You never know what to expect. But The Trusted Toolbox is awesome. From setting the appointment to clean up… Fantastic! We needed a sticky door fixed and Louis did an amazing job. He is professional, friendly and obviously a master at his craft. Well done!
🛠️John M.🛠️
Aging in Place: Preventing Nighttime Falls at Home
Did you know that the majority of falls among older adults happen at night? Poor lighting, disorientation, and obstacles like rugs or uneven flooring can all contribute to dangerous accidents when getting up to use the restroom or move around the house in the dark. The good news? A few simple upgrades can make a big difference. Motion-sensor night lights, grab bars in hallways and bathrooms, non-slip flooring, and lever-style door handles all add layers of safety without sacrificing comfort or style.
At The Trusted Toolbox, our Aging in Place remodeling experts specialize in making homes safer and more accessible. Whether it’s installing smart lighting, widening doorways, or adding bathroom safety features, we’ll tailor the solutions to fit your needs.
We’re Certified Aging-in-Place Specialists (CAPS)—trained to help you or your loved ones stay safely at home for years to come. Call us today to schedule a consultation and let’s create a safer home together.
Raul has been the contractor/tradesman who performed the work I had contracted with The Trusted Toolbox to perform two different times over the last few months. He performed each portion of the job; carpentry, painting, prep and cleanup professionally and to my requested standards. He did a great job as did everyone at The Trusted Toolbox. Pricing was competitive and fair. I’ve lived in this house for 25 year with lots of maintenance work performed. These last jobs were the best done and most reasonably priced. Good people involved all along the line with The Trusted Toolbox. Great work done at fair prices are hard to find these days but Raul and The Trusted Toolbox meet this higher standard.
🛠️Laura S.🛠️
Setting the Mood: Lighting & Fireplace Inspiration for Your Home
77 Fireplace Ideas to Bring a Spark to Your Space in 2026 A fireplace adds instant coziness to a living room, bedroom or patio—whether there’s a fire lit or not. With a fireplace comes the opportunity to craft an elegant vignette, one that reflects personal style and adds warmth and ambiance.
Lighting Trends 2026: Bold New Looks to Brighten Your Home The hottest lighting trends combine smart technology with bold design choices. Placement is thoughtful and directed to create a sensorial environment in our homes.
27 Bedroom Lighting Ideas to Set a Serene Mood When planning your space and researching bedroom lighting ideas, focus on accent lighting like bedside lamps, pendants, and sconces. Indirect lighting and dimmers help create a soft, cozy glow.
James was great! He completed all the tasks and did them in a very professional manner. Am pleased with everything he accomplished.
🛠️Marie E.🛠️
James was on time, even early! The work looks wonderful. The site has been completely cleaned, and I am very pleased, again, with The Trusted Toolbox, and with James.
🛠️Kathy E.🛠️
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