Volunteers in Action!

Monday, October 11, 2010

House Number: FI-10-67

Mr. S is a 67-year-old homeowner living alone in his Arbutus home (zip code 21227). He recently had a stroke and now has trouble getting around.

Repair Needs:
1.) Repair flooring at the top of the steps on front porch ^

Skills Needed: Carpentry

House Number: FI-10-66

Ms. C is a 78-year-old homeowner who has lived in her Baltimore City home for 31 years (zip code 21215). She has a difficult time getting around her home due to a disability. The repairs made in her home will make it warmer, safer and drier.

Repair Needs:
1.) Secure railings on front porch ^
2.) Repair kitchen base cabinets and countertop ^
3.) Replace light switch in second floor rear bedroom
4.) Secure handrail on stairs leading to second floor ^
5.) Replace flange and wax ring in second floor toilet ^

Skills Needed: Handy, Electric

Friday, October 8, 2010

House Number: FI-10-63

Ms. P is a 75-year-old woman living alone in her Baltimore home (zip code 21231). She has lived in the same house for 65 years and needs help keeping up with her home repair needs.

Repair Needs:
1.) Install dead bolt in rear entrance ^
2.) Repair small metal gate door in backyard ^
3.) Install Bilco door in rear basement entry ^
4.) Repair damaged stair tread on basement stairs ^

Skills Needed: Handy, Locksmith

House Number: FI-10-45

Ms. L is a single mother raising two boys. She has lived in her Baltimore City home for 10 years (zip code 21216). She is legally blind and has difficulty climbing stairs due to surgery.

Repair Needs:
1.) Install range hood which homeowner has available on site ^
2.) Install handrail on basement stairs which homeowner has available on site ^
3.) Ensure stability of back deck ^
4.) Replace basement exterior door & frame - ensure ability to add a security door to frame in the future. Security door not to be done by RTB.
5.) Replace kitchen faucet
^

Skills Needed: Handy, Plumbing, Carpentry



Thursday, October 7, 2010

House Number: RDFI-10-25

Ms. B is a 71-year-old homeowner who has lived in her Park Heights home since 1971 (zip code 21215). Ms B. has a disability that makes it hard for her to walk and get around safely in her home. These repairs will help Ms. B qualify for other housing services.

Repair Needs:
1.) Install grab bars in 2nd floor bathroom.
2.) Install handrail in stairwell.
3.) Re-attach loose outlets in 2nd floor rear bedroom.

Skills Needed: Handy, Carpentry

House Number: RDFI-10-05

Ms. A is a 57-year-old homeowner living in Park Heights (zip code 21215). She has a disability that makes it difficult for her to get around safely and easily in her home. These repairs will make Ms. A’s house warmer, safer, and drier.

Repair Needs:
1.) Repair/replace rotten flooring in kitchen ^
2.) Replace water damaged sections of wall paneling in basement ^
3.) Repair back fence, attached too high and creates an unsafe step down ^
4.) Seal up penetrations
5.) Replace broken window pane in dining room

Skills Needed:
Carpentry, Handy

House Number: FI-10-59

Ms. W is an 80-year-old homeowner living in the 21216 area of Baltimore City. She has lived in her home for 50 years and is in need of some minor home repairs so that she might receive additional services. Some of these repairs will make is safer and easier for Ms. W to get around in her home.

Repair Needs:

1.) Replace a 4' x 1' section of flooring on front porch ^
2.) Secure loose handrail on front steps ^
3.) Install grab bar in bathroom ^
4.) Install hand held showerhead ^
5.) Seal up holes along basement wall on exterior ^

Skills Needed:
Handy, Carpentry

House Number: FI-10-58

Ms. T s a 69-year-old homeowner living alone in her Baltimore City home (21216). She has lived in her home for 21 years and needs some help keeping up with her home repairs. These repairs will make her home warmer, safer, and drier. Once these repairs are made, Ms. T will be eligible to receive additional services.

Repair Needs:

1.) Secure loose elevated back porch ^
2.) Need additional outlets installed (existing ones are overloaded).
3.) Repair/replace non functioning light fixtures in basement.
4.) Replace non functioning outlet in 2nd floor bedroom.
5.) Repair minor leaking pipe in basement ^

Skills Needed:
Handy, Carpentry, Electric

House Number RD-10-16

Ms. L is a 64 year-old homeowner living alone in her St. Helena home (zip code 21222). A wonderful team of volunteers worked on her home on Rebuilding Day 2010, but she still needs one more repair done that requires a skilled volunteer.

Repair Needs:
1.) Repair leaking water line under front crawlspace.

Skills Needed: Plumbing

Friday, October 1, 2010

House Number: FI-10-57

Ms. P is an 85-year-old homeowner living in West Baltimore (21216). She has lived in her home for 38 years and is in need of some minor repairs to make it warmer, safer, and drier.

Repair Needs:
1.) Secure loose handrails in stairwell and on 2nd floor ^
2.) Replace malfunctioning light switch in bathroom ^ HOLD
3.) Diagnose and repair malfunctioning washing machine plumbing ^
4.) Remove broken light bulb from backyard floodlight-requires ladder ^

Skills Needed: Plumbing, Handy, Electrical

House Number: FI-10-52

Ms. L is a 72-year-old homeowner living in West Baltimore (21216). She is in need of some minor repairs that will help her live safer in her home and make her eligible to receive other housing services.

Repair Needs:
1.) Secure loose hot water pipe under sink in bathroom to prevent rattling noise ^
2.) Secure or replace basement steps ^
3. Install grab bar for tub in bathroom ^

Skills Needed:
Plumbing, Carpentry, Handy