DIY — Do It Yourself… or Maybe Don’t?

“When YouTube tutorials aren’t enough… and the shelf still isn’t on the wall.”

These days, many people try to do everything themselves. The internet is full of videos: how to paint a wall, hang a shelf, assemble a kitchen. Looks easy, right? On video — yes. In real life — not always.

Lack of experience

YouTube videos look great, but they often skip the details. Your hand isn’t “trained” — and instead of a quick install, it turns into a struggle: the hole is in the wrong place, the fastener doesn’t fit, and the whole thing feels unstable. That kind of confidence only comes with practice.

Time slips away

You planned to finish it in an hour. Three hours later… then the next day… and the cabinet is still in the box. We've all been there. Work, kids, tiredness. And then the item sits there for weeks waiting for “someday.”

Cheaper doesn’t always mean smarter

Sometimes trying to save money ends up costing more. Wasted materials, extra trips to the store, the wrong tools — and in the end, you’ve spent more than it would cost to hire a pro. And don’t forget the nerves.

A few real client stories:

Emily tried to hang a decorative shelf in her son’s room. She used the hardware that came in the box, not realizing the wall was drywall. A couple of days later, the shelf fell off. I came over, installed it with proper anchors for that type of wall — now it holds strong, even with the cat jumping on it.

Jason assembled his IKEA kitchen cabinet on his own. He did most of it right — but the doors were misaligned, and they wouldn’t close properly. I came by, adjusted the hinges, leveled everything — now it looks just like in the catalog.

My name is Nikolai. I’m a handyman based in Edmonton. I assemble, repair, and install. I work carefully, reliably, and without unnecessary noise. I can advise you where to start, help finish what you've begun, or take on the whole project from start to finish. You can relax — and enjoy the final result.

If any of this sounds familiar — call or message me. Phone: 587-334-65-31

Let’s save your time and energy. I’ll get it done quickly, properly, and with a guarantee.