Volunteers in Action!

Monday, May 24, 2010

House Number: RDFI-10-09

Ms. B is a 70-year-old homeowner who has lived in her Baltimore City home for 46 years (zip code 21215). Ms. B’s son has a disability and lives with her in her home. She needs repairs to make her home warmer, safer, and drier.

Repair Needs:
1.) Patch crumbling concrete on front steps up to house
2.) Seal up holes on back exterior wall to prevent water coming in HOLD
3.) Install knob on 2nd floor bathroom door ^
4.) Repair/replace non-functioning switch in kitchen HOLD
5.) Install raised commode in 2nd floor bathroom ^
6.) Replace tub controls in 2nd floor bathroom ^


Skills Needed:
Handy, Plumbing, Electrical

House Number: RDFI-10-02

Ms. H is a 72-year-old homeowner living in Baltimore City (zip code 21215). Ms. H’s son lives with her, and both of them have a disability. Ms. H has lived in her home for 28 years and needs help with home repairs. The work done on her home will make it warmer, safer, and dryer for her and her son.

Repair Needs:
1.) Repair non functioning light fixtures in rear 2nd floor bedroom HOLD
2.) Install handrail in interior stairwell ^
3.) Repair/replace malfunctioning faucet and showerhead in 2nd floor bathroom ^
4.) Caulk around tub in 2nd floor bathroom ^
5.) Replace missing baseboard and plaster in upstairs hallway
6.) Repair/replace broken lock on front door ^

Skills Needed:
Carpentry, Electrical, Handy, Drywall, Plumbing, Locksmith

House Number: H-28

Ms. C is a 65-year-old homeowner living in Park Heights (zip code 21215) with her two grandchildren. She has lived in her home for 45 years and needs some significant home repairs. The following repairs will help make Ms. C’s home safer for her and her family.

Repair Needs:
1.) Replace rotten sub-flooring and floor covering in kitchen
2.) Install additional outlets in front bedroom
3.) Replace dimmer switch in dining room (warm to touch)
4.) Install GFI outlet in kitchen
5.) Repair/replace non-functioning light fixtures in stairwell

Skills Needed: Electrical, Carpentry

House Number: FI-10-50

Ms. M is a 63-year-old Baltimore homeowner caring for her young grandson (zip cide 21212). She has lived in her home for 23 years and needs some minor electrical repairs and home safety modifications to make her home safer. Once these repairs are completed, she will be able to receive other services.

Repair Needs:
1.) Install additional electrical outlets as needed (extension cords causing tripping hazard) HOLD
2.) Secure loose handrail HOLD
3.) Repair/Replace damaged sidewalk in rear of home
4.) Install new ceiling fan light fixture in dining room HOLD
5.) Repair leaking faucet

Skills Needed: Electrical, Handy, Plumbing