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Thursday, September 29, 2011

House Number: FI-10-68

Ms. W is an 70-year-old homeowner living in Baltimore City (zip code 21218). She has lived in her home for 35 years and is currently living alone. The repairs listed below will help make Ms. W’s home a safer place.

Repair Needs:
1.) Trim on door frame needs to be scraped and painted^
2.) Trim on porch needs to be painted^
3.) Trim on ground floor window frame needs to be scraped and painted^
4.) Exterior porch light needs to be replaced
5.) Ivy on side of house needs to be removed^
6.) Railing downstairs needs to be secured, top flight of stairs needs a railing^
7.) Ceiling in upstairs bedroom needs minor drywall patch^

Skills Needed: Carpentry, Handy, Drywall, Electric, Plaster/Painting

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

Monday, May 24, 2010

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