Badger Handyman
Home Services, Maintenance & Repair
We are licensed and insured contractor servicing Baraboo and Wisconsin Dells area. We specialize in providing high quality affordable home services including home maintenance and repair, plumbing and electric fixture repair and installation, general repairs, drywall repair and painting, wifi thermostat and door lock installation, internet cable and security camera installation, furniture assembly and more. We work directly with local home owners, vacation home owners and property managers. Please click on the button below to book an appointment. You can also fill the form below or call us for service.
Call Us: 608-963-6533
Our Services
(don't hesitate to ask if not listed)
Electrical
This new amazing ceiling fan you just got at Menards is not as easy to install as you originally thought. We can put it up for you, along with several other electrical services.
Light Fixture Installation
It's time to upgrade these ugly dated or cheap builder grade fixtures. With thousands of available designs both online and in store, you will surely find something really nice and we will install it for you!
Circuit Breaker Mapping
We can bet that unless your entire breaker panel is labeled, you don't know what some breakers do. We can find out and properly label the panel for you!
Flickering lights or constant lightbulb failures
If you keep replacing light bulbs in a specific fixture, there might be an issue with wiring. Let us check it out and fix it for you!
Light to Ceiling Fan Upgrade
If you wish that one of your ceiling fixtures was a fan, we can make it happen for you. Properly sized and adjusted fan can make you feel cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter and are much cheaper to run than AC!
MOTION SENSOR SWITCH INSTALLATION
Do you keep forgetting to turn off the light in hallway or maybe in the entryway or staircase? Motion sensor switches do it for you and save you money in the long run!
3-WAY SWITCH INSTALLATION
If you would like to be able to operate your lighting from additional location, we can install a 3-way switch for you or fix it if you have one already but it is not functioning correctly.
OUTLET ADD-ON
Do you have to use an ugly extension cord that might also pose a tripping hazard? We can wire an additional outlet so you wouldn't have to use a cord anymore!
WIRE FISHING
Would you like to run additional light, outlet, ethernet jack, wired camera, etc. and both finished drywall is an obstacle? We can fish wire both horizontally and between floors for you!
GFCI and AFCI Circuit Upgrade
Most older homes are not up to the current code, where it comes to wet areas shock hazard protection (bathrooms and kitchens) but also living and sleeping areas spark hazard protection. (living rooms and bedrooms) We can upgrade your circuits with GFCI, AFCI and combo devices!
assembly
This new beautiful bookshelf you got - the 2 hours it says in manual that would take to assemble it, might be true but in skilled hands. Let us take care of putting it together.
FURNITURE ASSEMBLY
Time, patience, tools, experience. In a perfect world you would have all 4 of these, but in reality we are busy with our lives and projects like these are often started and never finished. Let us put it together for you!
SHED ASSEMBLY
Your new shed might need not just assembly but also level site to install it on. We can get it all done for you!
storage and shelving
Would you like to be able to efficiently store your stuff? Maybe you can stop renting that storage unit after all. We can get the best solution for your case, whether it's free standing metal units, wall mounted shelving or custom bin racks!
Plumbing
Do you have a leaky faucet? Or maybe you would like to upgrade your toilet? We perform a range of plumbing repairs and upgrades.
FAUCET REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT
We can take care of your leaky or just ugly faucet by either repairing or replacing it with a new one!
TOILET REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT
Is your toilet leaking water from the tank to the bowl? That is literally money going down the drain! Let us fix the leak or replace your entire toilet if you want to upgrade to different height or shape.
UNCLOGGING SINKS, TUBS AND SHOWERS
You might not know that but there are ugly monsters lurking right in the drain holes. We pull out some nasty creatures on daily basis and you wouldn't want to see or smell them!
GARBAGE DISPOSAL REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT
This is one of these disgusting repairs that the homeowner usually regrets undertaking on their own. Beats the drain monsters and is best left to professionals like us!
Whole house Filter Installation
Every home should have a whole house filter. It collects sediment and protects your plumbing system and water heater from erosion damage. Let us install one for you!
Water Softener Installation
Living in this part of Wisconsin means that you likely need a water softener. Hard water is great for drinking but horrible for bathing, laundry and dishwashing. We can test your water and install properly sized water softener for you!
Outdoor Faucet Installation
If you don't have a functioning outside faucet or would like to have it in a new location, we can install it for you!
Walls & Ceiling
Whether you have some drywall damage and paint to match or you are dreaming about that amazing barnwood accent wall, we got you here.
Drywall Repair
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Weatherstripping doors and Windows
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Texture and Paint to Match
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Accent walls
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Plank Ceilings
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suspended ceilings
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HVAC
From air filter replacement to coil cleaning and zone control, we can take care of some HVAC diagnostic, maintenance and upgrade tasks for you.
THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT
Have you been thinking about that energy saving wifi thermostat for a while? Don't wait any longer as it will be saving you money from day 1.
Air filter replacement
We have access to all common filter sizes and can perform on-call or scheduled replacements.
Air filter BOX upgrade
Does your furnace come with a cheap 1" thick filter? Even upgrading it to a higher MERV rating will take it only so far. We can upgrade your filter box to the biggest size that would fit in space so you can enjoy both better filtration and longer replacement intervals, saving you money in the long run.
A-Coil cleaning
Part of your AC system maintenance, in-furnace coil cleaning ensures that your AC will be running at a peak efficiency, which is super important when energy prices are so high.
Outdoor unit cleaning
2nd part of equation is your outdoor unit. It will not perform well if it's all clogged up and air can't go through it freely. Let us clean it and save you money in the long run!
Adding zone control
Is your home 2 story or is it a ranch with big temperature differences across? We can install a zoning system for you with additional thermostat that will even out the differences and make you feel comfortable regardless of where you are and what time of the year it is!
performance evaluation
Do you feel that your HVAC system is not performing as it should or maybe your neighbors got a new one installed and you are thinking about it too now? We can walk you through what you have and if you even need an upgrade and hook you up with awesome local HVAC company if you need a complete replacement.
General Repairs
We do all kinds of small household or honey-do jobs. Gap in garage door? Squeeky doors? Broken window screen? We can do it all! (and more)
Door Closure Issues
is your door not closing all the way or sticking? Or maybe locking mechanism is no longer lined up with jamb? We can fix it!
flooring and balluster repair
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Curtains and Blinds installation
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Window and patio door screen repair
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Weatherstripping doors and Windows
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We Do a great job!
(we love our customers and feeling is mutual!)
“Tom arrived as scheduled, fixed my leaky tub shower faucet and while here, helped me decide on the fireplace to wood burning stove upgrade and I am eager to wait until he installs it for me.”
Kristina, Wisconsin Dells
“I have been very happy with several small projects that Tom helped me with. They made my life so much easier. From new porch security light, to motion sensor stairway switch and thermostat replacement with new smart thermostat - all done during the same appointment!”
Jadwiga, Baraboo
“Thanks to Tom, my kitchen has more complete look with new door pulls, new faucet and island pendant lights. I enjoed talking to him and getting some good ideas for our laundry room remodel, which I will be happy to hire him to do."
David, Loganville