What I install
- Stair gates mounted into framing
- Gates in wide or odd openings
- Cabinet, drawer and appliance latches
- Furniture and TV anchors
- Outlet covers
- Window stops and blind cord cleats
Older homes, odd openings
With 52.3 percent of homes over 60 years old, San Gabriel houses often have wide arched openings, plaster walls and old sash windows. Gates and stops need mounting methods suited to those.
I fasten through plaster into framing so gates stay solid.
Floor furnaces and wall heaters are still found in some older San Gabriel houses, and their grilles get hot. I can fit a freestanding guard in front of them. Tall built-in china cabinets and bookcases here were rarely tied to the wall, so I anchor those too.
Steps
Walk through
We look at the house together.
Plan
You pick what to install.
Install
It depends on the job; I’ll tell you after seeing your photos.
Demo
I show you how everything works.
Pools
Pool fencing and alarms go to a pool company.
On the same San Gabriel visit, people also tend to ask about furniture anchoring, outlet, switch and GFCI replacement or cabinet hardware installation.
What to send
Your child’s age and photos of stairs, kitchen and windows.
Before the baby starts crawling
Can a baby gate be mounted on plaster?
Yes, fastened into the framing behind.
Do you install window stops on old windows?
Yes.
Can you install gates for a wide opening?
Yes, with extensions or a custom-mounted gate.
Do you charge for the walk-through?
No. I look the house over with you and quote the list free.
Guides
- Small updates that make an older home easier for aging parentsSmall changes that make an older San Gabriel home easier for aging parents: lever handles, easier switches, better lighting, a handheld shower and more.
- Keeping dishes and furniture in place during an earthquakeHow to keep dishes, glassware and tall furniture in place during an earthquake in an older San Gabriel home, from cabinet latches to wall straps.
We’re a handyman in San Gabriel for small repairs like this one, with an upfront price by text.
This job sits in our mounting, hanging and assembly group. For other repairs, see the services overview, or start with the repair guide for San Gabriel’s older homes.