When do you know you're an adult? When you're giddy over your hooded microwave being vented outside. Our smoke detectors are wired and when one goes off, they all do. The one near our kitchen is super sensitive and more than once I've woken my husband up from a dead sleep when it went off. Even with multiple windows open, a fan circulating air and the microwave fan. Said smoke detector was replaced because I accidentally broke the first one trying to turn it off. I'm sure our neighbors think we're awful cooks who burn all our food. I found Ken through some reviews on here and a recommendation from a co-worker. He was responsive, reasonable, and went through in detail his plan. If you don't properly flash it, you can end up with water issues. Ken removed the old microwave, vented the new microwave out the side of the house, and extended our backsplash, a project we'd not gotten around to doing. We were and still are very pleased with his work. He was also kind to our cat Mel who insisted on supervising his work up close and personal. I wouldn't hesitate to hire Ken again. read more

Mediocre experience and high prices with a side of irritable. It's like a different person from the one in the reviews showed up, but it was him. Yes, he basically knows what he is doing, but I had more work to do around the house and hired someone else and was more satisfied. read more

Ken came out to fix our sliding door- he's one of those classic handymen that are hard to come by these days- he fixed the door and had it moving nice and smooth- and educated me through the whole process! Super knowledgeable, kind, and very fair pricing- even took the time to take a look at another future project with lots of advice! Reliable and takes pride in his work, Ken will absolutely be my handyman for the foreseeable future! read more

I've hired Ken to work on a couple projects for me, including installing a brand new storm door, and repairing another door which had been damaged by heavy winds. Ken's work is excellent. Plus, he responds to opportunities quickly, and completes projects in a timely manner. Ken also has a wealth of knowledge - and it's helped a lot while navigating the hurdles and complexities of home ownership. read more

Ken is awesome. I asked for his help with my unique issue - our roof hatch door desperately needed replacement gas struts. The door was so heavy to lift, and a previous contractor messed them up terribly to the point where the hatch door only opened up about 6 inches (we were unable to crawl out of it). Ken saved the day - he researched and sourced the correct struts for our hatch door (which was a challenge in and of itself) and completed the work in less than a few hours. The hatch door finally opens fully again, and it's so light that we are no longer breaking our backs pushing it up and open. Highly recommend Ken, he's smart, creative, and does seriously quality work for a great price. Thank you Ken, we can finally enjoy our roof again! read more

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Ken is a skilled handyman. Easy to work with and fair prices. I intend to continue using his services in the future.

Amazing. Contacted him about a window. I thought we'd have to redo the whole frame. Turns out it just needed a couple of parts. He was beyond fair and honest about the work. He came out within hours and completed job. We have three buildings and I will definitely be contacting him again. read more

Ken is amazing! Needed someone to repair damaged tile after a contractor ripped out shower doors. Called Ken and he actually answered the phone! Told him what I needed and he was available immediately. He was on time, was super easy to work, did a fantastic job, and left the area spotless. You would never know that it was a patch job. Being a landlord, I deal with contractors all of the time and this guy is a gem. I hit the jackpot! read more

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Ken removed an old A/C unit (we got a mini-split system and did not need it any more) and beautifully patched inside and outside of our home (see uploaded photos!) He also did the entire job in one day. I was super impressed with his skills dealing with vinyl siding and indoor framing, drywall, and patching. He was very easy to work with and communicative throughout the whole process. He even fit us in during a very busy time for him. We were SO impressed with his work and would definitely use him again and recommend Ken for your project! read more

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Ken built and installed an IKEA kitchen in our rental unit along with a few other projects. He did a beautiful job! He was communicative, fair, kind, and did great work. He problem solved and figured out things along the way. Our 1890's home was no problem for him and he had suggestions and improvements we hadn't even asked for. He can do it all! We loved working with Ken and plan to use him in the future. read more

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I called this service requesting a quick response job; Ken was responsive, efficient, and honest. He took care of the task without issue and I only wish I had found him earlier for other electrical, plumbing, and handyman work in my home. If you need something done, call Ken! Price was very fair and he was neat/tidy and respectful, which is hard to find these days. read more

Ken is trustworthy, responsive, VERY reasonably priced, knowledgeable in a lot of areas, does great work, is efficient, COVID compliant and a really nice guy. Ken repaired two exterior doors at my dad's really old house that had warped/swelled and got them all set for winter. The doors now shut securely and with ease. He also had to repair a lock because of the shifting. Ken does not over sell (charge you for more than you need) and tries his hardest to make it work for you and your budget. Ken was also the first contractor (of several we contacted for estimates) who actually wanted to look at the doors before giving his estimate. We will be hiring Ken again to replace exterior door frames. I HIGHLY recommend Ken! read more

We had trim work that needed to be repaired and this was our first time reaching out to Ken for assistance. He came to look at the repair a few days in advance and gave me his expert advice. Super friendly, very professional, and mask-wearing during these crazy covid times. He came to complete the project on the agreed upon day and did an excellent job! The trim and baseboard look beautiful! We are grateful for Ken's great work and excellent turnaround time! Thank you Ken! read more

Ken is wonderful and definitely a keeper!! Since I live out of state, it is difficult for me to find a dependable contractor for my condo in Chicago. Ken was very professional, very responsive, showed up when he said he would and he fixed the issue with reasonable price. I would highly recommend him to anyone else who is looking for a contractor. read more

Ken did a wonderful job. He removed a cabinet in my bathroom and installed a large medicine cabinet in its place. He did such a great job and was so kind and professional. He offered to repaint, but I opted to have my Dad finish that at a later date. read more

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Ken is an honest, hardworking and honorable person. Not being a Chicago local, I relied on Yelp quite a bit. After talking to several handyman operations on Yelp, I have decided to work with Ken. While most of the other companies have a pretty complicated estimation or scheduling process, Ken is very easy to work with. He charges a very reasonable hourly rate and you pay for the time you need him. Simple as that! He addresses everything I need to be done including washer & dryer installation, bi-folding door installation, door adjustment, breakers swap, caulking and paint touch-ups. I literally ran out of things for him to do. Ken is my go-to guy now and will continue to give him my business. He is definitely a "highly recommended" in my book! read more

Ken was super flexible and communication was great. You always knew how things were going to be planned and gave updates as soon as possible. Super quick and efficient, and all for a great price. Definitely a trustworthy man and honest business. read more

I had an open hallway and French doors purchased off the internet and asked ken to frame and install the doors. Ken did a superb, detailed job. The doors and frame look like they've always been a part of the house. He was meticulous and consulted me during the installation when he needed clarification on a few things. I will be using his services again in the future. read more

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Ken repaired a door jam for us and did a great job! I would recommend him for anyone looking to do small-medium remodels or repairs.

Ken is awesome! He takes pride in his work, and he does it well. I needed an extension for a maple cabinet. Ken reproduced and installed the extension flawlessly. I highly recommend Ken and his enterprise. read more

Good honest work and pays alot of attention to detail. I used Ken for the first time to install a farmhouse sink that although it had some bumps in the road, ken managed to pull it off and it looks great. I used him again to install a vent running from my over the counter microwave outside. He came and was able to complete the job with a day. His time and monetary estimates are on point to what he quotes in the beginning. This is my go to for things I manage to mess up or don't have time to mess around with around the house. I am very satisfied with the work he has done and will continue to use his services in the future. Just a heads up though, try and book early because he is pretty busy and books up quick. read more

Ken is awesome. He's very flexible when needing to work around customers busy schedules. He modified a light fixture to use regular bulbs instead of 4 pin FCL. He also installed a WiFi garage opener , which allows me to open and close my garage from anywhere. read more

Ken saved the day! We needed our basement steps repaired before the carpet installers would install, and the installation date was quickly approaching. Ken came today (over the 4th of July weekend) to repair them for us and fixed the lock on our back door. He seems like a great guy, and we will definitely be asking him to return for the next thing on our "to do" list. He's very down-to-earth and approachable, and his price was reasonable. Thanks, Ken! read more

Ken was friendly and knowledgeable and responsive. He helped us out with a small job when it was difficult to get others to come in given how small the job was. We would definitely work with Ken again. Highly recommended read more

Ken has helped me out on several occasions with various home projects, including drywall repair, fixing a door frame and fixing a cabinet. He had a wealth of carpentry knowledge and is fair and reliable. I highly recommend his services! read more

I have been a local realtor on Northside for 20 years and my standards for hiring contractors are high. I solicited 5 bids and Ken was not necessarily the lowest but one of the lowest (others seemed sketchy). So I hired Ken for ceiling fan, bookshelf, and faucet installation. Like most contractors, the key is they are professional: scheduling fast and easy, show up on time, with correct tools, complete job in professional manner, and honor the quote. Seems simple right? Believe me, its hard to find. Ken met all those goals and was professional and job done well. So guess what? He is my handyman for life and I recommend him to all my buyer clients now. and to you too! Call me if there are any questions, I would be happy to help. Jeff Kropp, The HomeBuyer Agents, 773-805-9305. I should also add Ken agreed to return to finish one last thing (a shelf was missing and had to be reordered from seller). read more

Difficult problem with our cabinet hardware. He brought the pieces back to his house to work on it (re-assemble it) then brought it back a few days later to reinstall it. He went above and beyond... and am very thankful. Will reach out to you for future work! read more

Ken did a great job with our bathroom remodel! We knew we had a crack in one of our floor tiles, and after pulling it up, we saw some extensive damage to the sub-floor as well. Within a week, Ken pulled up all of the tiles, replaced the rotted wood, put down a new sub-floor, re-tiled the whole bathroom, installed a new vanity (which required additional plumbing work), and raised the mirror and lights. He was very professional, and kept us informed of any issues or suggestions that he had while working through everything. I would definitely recommend him to anyone else who is looking for a dependable contractor. Thanks Ken! read more

Ken helped us with couple of items we need to get done before selling our house. He was very responsive, very knowledgeable about the issues, and never tried to up sell me anything else other than the necessary items that needed to be fixed, pair those with a very reasonable price, I would recommend him to anyone in the city that are looking a great handyman! read more

Hired Ken to do some handywork around the house and he did a great job. he provided a competitive estimate and showed up when he said he would, doing the work he said he would and it was of high quality. He replaced a rotting outdoor step on our front porch which required some custom woodworking. the carpentry looks great and feels solid. he did a few other odds and ends around the house as well and will likely be hiring him again for the handyman needs that come along with a 100+ year old home. read more

We hired Ken to do our kitchen backsplash and install new cabinet hardware. He was great to work with - responsive, thoughtful, and knowledgeable. He gave us great advice on small touches that made a big difference. He wrapped up the project on time and within budget, and his work was flawless. We're super glad we found Ken and already have plans with him to return for another project. read more

Dependable, knowledgeable, and personable. No project is too small! Ken was diligent in installing a window bar and peephole for us. It turned out fantastic. We're very happy with his service and would use him again without hesitation. Will travel, which is a bonus since we were a little out of his way. Thank you, Ken. We're already collecting some additional home repair projects so we can call you again. read more

Ken was quick to respond to quote and scheduling. Arrived on time as scheduled and did a thorough job for a reasonable price. Highly recommend! read more

Ken was quick to respond to my request to replace my kitchen sink faucet. His price was right. He showed up on time. He got the job done right. I will hire him again and recommend him. read more

Reasonable, reliable & knowledgeable. If he can't fix it, he'd recommend others.

Ken installed a new dishwasher and exhaust fan at my home with great workmanship, care, and at a good price. I'd highly recommend his handyman services. read more

Nothing but positive feedback for Ken. He was professional but laid back. His work was precise and he knew exactly what needed to be done. He was willing to be flexible and listened to my input. Easy to work with and his prices were reasonable. He is in my phone permanently! read more

Ken was great. He was quick to respond, took care of the work without any issue and made payment a breeze. Will be using Ken in the future. read more

I reached out to Ken after finding him on Yelp looking for a new door installation. He showed up promptly at our appointment for a quote. However, after telling me he is excited to work with me, I didn't hear from him. Even after multiple voicemails and follow up texts, I heard nothing. I understand life can get in the way but at the very least a text shows mutual respect. 2 stars because he was kind and friendly and wore a mask. Really disappointed not being able to work with him. read more

Ken did a great job assembling our large garden shed. Would definitely work with again!