11 July 2005

Handy Job

The Handy Squad

In order to assemble futon, connect Plank A with Plank B, alongside Plank C (which looks like Plank B). Screw Plank A (of which there are two) to Plank B (which looks like C) and, voilá, a new bed will appear.

Not.

If you can’t face doing it yourself, get someone else to do it for you. The Handy Squad will fix anything around the house. They will assemble flat-pack furniture, install a dishwasher, connect a TV, hang curtains, fix a broken showerhead, change door locks — they’ll even change your cat litter for you. (Joke. That job’s  still yours).

If you’ve had a heart attack-inducing quote from a plumber or electrician, The Handy Squad can offer a second opinion. They are employed by the half hour, as opposed to the day, and they won’t rip you off. So you’ll have more money to spend on the things you really need for your home.

Like those new Perspex build-it-yourself-but-make-sure-you-can-read-Japanese-and-you’ve-got-an-entire-tool-kit-before-you-start shelves from Ikea.

The Handy Squad (08000 12 12 12 or handysquad.com).