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WNY Handyman has been renovating property since the mid 1990's. We have done a number of renovation projects over the years and often share our experiences or renovation techniques. We have been in the business of flipping for fun and profit and provide advice based on our experiences. Our site is geared toward the weekend warrior and the DIY'er. However, it is our experience that many "professional" contractors could use a little advice now and then.

Cottage on Rushford Lake – Real Estate Bargains

By |March 23rd, 2015|Buffalo Real Estate Bargains|

From time to time I will point out some real estate bargains around WNY.  As someone who searched for a cottage for about 5 years, I came across a number of properties in many different price ranges and in doing so, gained a sense of where things should fall (in terms of price).  When I [...]

Defy The Cable Company With A DIY HDTV Antenna | Popular Science

By |March 16th, 2015|How To's|

This might not be your typical "Handyman" project, but for those cord cutting DIY types, this is right up your alley.  If you are tired of paying for cable just to receive your local news channel, consider an HDTV antenna that you can make yourself.   This is a simple antenna and I expect that many [...]

DIY Concrete Countertop Guide – The Easy Way

By |February 11th, 2015|How To's, Interior Projects|

The following is a guide to create your own concrete countertop.  The nice part about this tutorial is that you don't need to order expensive product and build your own form.  This is an additive process that is often referred to as "faux crete" since it is a cement top layer and not a counter that [...]

Make a New Top with an Accurate Fence for a Cheap Table Saw

By |August 13th, 2014|How To's, Tools and Reviews|

If you are like me, you might have an inexpensive ("cheap") table saw that you use as a job site or backyard saw.  If you don't, you can pick one up for about $100 from most big box hardware stores.  If you do have one, you will also know that these are not very well [...]