The Handy Patriot is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have several years of hands on experience to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!
"He was very professional, friendly, on-time, a hard worker, and I plan to use him again."
Cynthia J on December 2021
The Handy Patriot is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have several years of hands on experience to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!
"He was very professional, friendly, on-time, a hard worker, and I plan to use him again."
Cynthia J on December 2021
D&D Handyman Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 13 years of experience serving Raleigh, NC and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!
"Great job and wonderful customer service"
Patrice T on June 2025
D&D Handyman Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 13 years of experience serving Raleigh, NC and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!
"Great job and wonderful customer service"
Patrice T on June 2025
Triangle Tech LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Installed a new garbage disposal for us, and was very professional and pleasant. Fair pricing, and good service. A+"
Derek C on January 2025
Triangle Tech LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Installed a new garbage disposal for us, and was very professional and pleasant. Fair pricing, and good service. A+"
Derek C on January 2025
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your property with respect and care. We offer lawn care and tree trimming and removal services that are customizable to the needs of the home or business owner. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Patrick did a great job mounting my television and installing pendant lights over my kitchen counter. He was punctual and is very patient and friendly."
Nakay P on April 2025
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your property with respect and care. We offer lawn care and tree trimming and removal services that are customizable to the needs of the home or business owner. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Patrick did a great job mounting my television and installing pendant lights over my kitchen counter. He was punctual and is very patient and friendly."
Nakay P on April 2025
AD-Stone Services is here to help! We offer a variety of handyman services. We are based out of the Cary, NC area. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!
"Aaron was great. We had a long list of items to address and he got everything done in record time! We will definitely use AD-Stone again!"
Dianna M on May 2025
AD-Stone Services is here to help! We offer a variety of handyman services. We are based out of the Cary, NC area. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!
"Aaron was great. We had a long list of items to address and he got everything done in record time! We will definitely use AD-Stone again!"
Dianna M on May 2025
Locally, family owned and operated plumbing company that believes in doing the right thing 100% of the time. Customer satisfaction is the most important thing to us.
"Ryan Smith of optimal plumbing did a fantastic job!! I can not express enough how happy I am with the work he and his helper did. I am so glad I hired optimal plumbing for this job. I will always hire optimal plumbing for all my plumbing needs and will recomend them to anybody else."
Dale W on April 2024
Locally, family owned and operated plumbing company that believes in doing the right thing 100% of the time. Customer satisfaction is the most important thing to us.
"Ryan Smith of optimal plumbing did a fantastic job!! I can not express enough how happy I am with the work he and his helper did. I am so glad I hired optimal plumbing for this job. I will always hire optimal plumbing for all my plumbing needs and will recomend them to anybody else."
Dale W on April 2024
In Business Since 2020 Sean Bahr is your home design expert and remodeler in the Raleigh-Durham-Cary area. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business, you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!
"Working with Sean was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. He was incredibly attentive to our needs and vision for our kitchen. He took the time to truly understand our style and lifestyle, and offered creative solutions we hadn't even considered. The design process was smooth and collaborative, and I always felt heard and valued. I highly recommend Rapt Homes for anyone looking for a productive and enjoyable kitchen design experience."
Bethany F on January 2025
In Business Since 2020 Sean Bahr is your home design expert and remodeler in the Raleigh-Durham-Cary area. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business, you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today! We look forward to working with you!
"Working with Sean was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. He was incredibly attentive to our needs and vision for our kitchen. He took the time to truly understand our style and lifestyle, and offered creative solutions we hadn't even considered. The design process was smooth and collaborative, and I always felt heard and valued. I highly recommend Rapt Homes for anyone looking for a productive and enjoyable kitchen design experience."
Bethany F on January 2025
Spearhead Renovations, your trusted remodeling experts in Raleigh/Durham. From kitchen and bathroom renovations to custom cabinets and carpentry, we do it all. Transform your home with our top-notch paint, tile, and basement/attic remodeling services. Contact us today!
"Oscar from Spearhead Renovations was top notch. He was professional, courteous and most of all - responsive. We had our master bathroom remodeled and LOVE the result. His tiler in particular did an awesome job! I would definitely use Spearhead Renovations for my next bathroom remodel."
JIm H on January 2025
Spearhead Renovations, your trusted remodeling experts in Raleigh/Durham. From kitchen and bathroom renovations to custom cabinets and carpentry, we do it all. Transform your home with our top-notch paint, tile, and basement/attic remodeling services. Contact us today!
"Oscar from Spearhead Renovations was top notch. He was professional, courteous and most of all - responsive. We had our master bathroom remodeled and LOVE the result. His tiler in particular did an awesome job! I would definitely use Spearhead Renovations for my next bathroom remodel."
JIm H on January 2025
For over a decade, the professionals at Thermo Direct Inc have worked hard for our friends and neighbors in the Triangle area. Helping homeowners and business owners, our comfort system technicians will make sure that your property’s heating and air conditioning equipment works as reliably and energy efficiently as possible. For projects big and small, we provide honest, cost-effective service. Relax... The Doctor is in the House!
"Thermo Direct replied quickly and was able to perform the services I required. I would recommend them to anyone that requires the services of a plumber."
Johnathan B on August 2024
For over a decade, the professionals at Thermo Direct Inc have worked hard for our friends and neighbors in the Triangle area. Helping homeowners and business owners, our comfort system technicians will make sure that your property’s heating and air conditioning equipment works as reliably and energy efficiently as possible. For projects big and small, we provide honest, cost-effective service. Relax... The Doctor is in the House!
"Thermo Direct replied quickly and was able to perform the services I required. I would recommend them to anyone that requires the services of a plumber."
Johnathan B on August 2024
All residential projects from the roof to the yard and everywhere in between! We specialize in kitchens, bathrooms, decks, porches, and sunrooms, but we do it all, so don't hesitate to call!
"Matt, the owner. Is disrespectful and "always out of town". We were quoted for a deck remodeling and a screened porch. Told it would take 6-8 months. 46 months later it was finished. I highly recommend you keep looking. His crew (the builders, did do a great job), but the unprofessionalism of Matt is the reason I leave this post. I have the screenshots of his texts to me and my wife. Oh, and don't let him use your outlets, if his crew blows them he will question them to begin with."
Derek J on July 2023
All residential projects from the roof to the yard and everywhere in between! We specialize in kitchens, bathrooms, decks, porches, and sunrooms, but we do it all, so don't hesitate to call!
"Matt, the owner. Is disrespectful and "always out of town". We were quoted for a deck remodeling and a screened porch. Told it would take 6-8 months. 46 months later it was finished. I highly recommend you keep looking. His crew (the builders, did do a great job), but the unprofessionalism of Matt is the reason I leave this post. I have the screenshots of his texts to me and my wife. Oh, and don't let him use your outlets, if his crew blows them he will question them to begin with."
Derek J on July 2023
Garbage disposals last around 10 years when properly maintained. If your unit is getting close to that age or repair costs are increasing, it might be time to consider a replacement. Regular maintenance and careful use can help maximize your garbage disposal's performance and help it reach its maximum lifespan.
There are several signs to watch for that indicate your garbage disposal needs to be replaced. Replacement may be necessary if it doesn't work even though it's properly connected, the blades are worn and causing delays in operation, a persistent foul odor that won't go away, or leaks coming from the bottom due to a compromised seal. If you're experiencing any of these issues, it might be time to consider getting a new garbage disposal to keep your kitchen running smoothly.
A plumber or handyperson can install your garbage disposal if the electrical connections are already in place. If you need additional electrical work, you'll also need to hire a qualified electrician to handle the rest of the job. Hiring local professionals ensures the installation is safe and up to code.
It’s important to avoid putting certain items down the drain to keep your garbage disposal running smoothly and avoid clogs. Expandable foods like pasta, rice, oatmeal, and bread can swell and cause blockages. Coffee grounds, grease, fats, and oils can accumulate and create clogs. Hard items such as meat bones, nuts, and fruit pits can damage the disposal blades. Eggshells, potato peels, and fibrous vegetables such as celery, pumpkin, corn husks, artichokes, onion skins, and asparagus can wrap around the blades or obstruct the pipes.
Not every sink is suitable for the installation of a garbage disposal. The compatibility of the sink with the disposal depends on the material and structural integrity. While many standard sinks support these units, fireclay sinks are prone to cracking under the added stress and should not be used. Confirm that your sink can securely accommodate the disposal before installation.
Choosing the correct size garbage disposal depends on your household size and how much waste you produce. A 1/3–1/2 horsepower unit should be sufficient for households with one to two people. If your household consists of three to six people, a 1/2–3/4 horsepower unit is recommended. FA3/4–1 horsepower model will be necessary. For larger households of five to eight people