Volunteers in Action!

Friday, June 25, 2010

House Number: FI-10-19

Mr. L is an 80-year-old homeowner in living in West Baltimore (zip code 21216). Mr. L has a disability. He has lived in his home for 40 years, and his grandson is currently living with him. Mr. L needs some general home repairs and home safety repairs.

Repair Needs:
1.) Repair/replace soft spot on living room floor ^
2.) Install railing on front stairs
3.) Replace latches on front interior doors ^
4.) Replace broken front window ^
5.) Diagnose and repair 2nd floor bathroom tap (no water) ^
6.) Repair/replace soft flooring in dining room ^

Skills Needed: Carpentry, Handy, Drywall/Plaster, Plumbing

Thursday, June 24, 2010

House Number: RD-10-37

Mr. J is a 65-year-old homeowner living in Park Heights (zip code 21215). He lives with his wife who has a disability. A wonderful team of volunteers has already completed many home repairs for Mr. J on Rebuilding Day. Only these two repairs are left to make his home warmer, safer, and drier.

Repair Needs:
1.) Repair back porch light

2.) Perform entire electrical upgrade

Skills Needed: Electric

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

House Number: FI-10-10

Ms. A is a 60-year-old homeowner living in Baltimore City (zip code 21213). She lives alone and has a disability that makes daily activities and getting around safely in her home difficult. These repairs will make Ms. A’s home safer and drier.

Repair Needs:
1.) Replace flooring in kitchen ^
2.) Repair leaking tub and install tub surround in 2nd floor bathroom ^
3.) Repair leak at base of toilet ^

4.) Install handrails in basement and interior stairwells ^

Skills Needed: Carpentry, Plumbing, Handy, Electrical

House Number: FI-10-01

Ms. J is a 27-year-old homeowner raising four young children. She had lived in her Baltimore City home for 5 years and is in need of repairs to make her home warmer, safer and drier (zip code 21212).

Repair Needs:
1.) Re-caulk tile tub surround in 2nd floor bathroom ^
2.) Install door on 2nd rear bedroom ^
3.) Repair/replace non functioning light fixtures in basement


Skills Needed: Carpentry, Handy, Electrical