John of All Trades is a long-time Berkley, Michigan-based business that specializes in servicing the communities of Berkley, Huntington Woods and the surrounding area. Many local residents trust John of All Trades' opinion and look forward to hearing his ideas in the highly read Handyman Herald, the quarterly newsletter received by residents from John of All Trades. Over the years, many have come to trust John of All Trades for yard maintenance, small home repairs and large construction projects including new decks, roofs and kitchen remodels.

Now, due to the requests of many, John of All Trades introduces the Condo Living@Home program. The idea is to bring the best part of condo living (no outdoor maintenance), add in numerous additional features and charge a fee that still beats most condo complexes' monthly fees. It allows elderly people to stay in the home they love and younger people the free time they desire while owning their own home.

• Annual Home Inspection
• We check accessible areas for:
  • Adequate insulation
  • Openings for pests to enter
  • We examine the roof, gutters, masonry on chimney, porch and foundation
  • Check all door locks
  • We will examine other areas of concern (check outlets, etc). We will discuss things that need to be done and costs of such needs if they are not included as part of this package.
• Annual furnace checkup
• Annual air conditioner checkup
• Replace furnace filters quarterly
• Drain & sewer cleaned
• Door hardware maintenance
• Garage door maintenance
• Light bulb replacement
• Smoke detector testing & battery replacement
• Fuses and circuit breaker replacement
• Repair or replace the following items:
  • Water heater
  • Sump pump
  • Faucets
  • Toilet
  • Caulk around toilets, sinks or tub
  • Outlets, switches & light fixtures
  • Accessible wires and pipes

• Lawn maintenance
• Bushes trimmed
• Weeds pulled
• Snow removal
• Gutter Cleaning
• Outside windows washed
• 4-step lawn fertilizer program
• Spring yard clean-up
• Fall yard clean-up
• Maintain outdoor lighting fixtures
• Lawn sprinkler system maintenance

Additional Package Features:

If the situation arises where you are in need of additional services which are not included in our Condo Living@Home program, you receive a special pricing package.

• Save $10 off service call fee
• Save $5 off our current hourly rate charge
• 10% discount on any services not covered such as roof replacement, furnace replacement, painting, etc.

Condo Living@Home provides you the opportunity to enjoy the place you love the most--your own home--without the worries and concerns of regular home maintenance. Whether you are a senior questioning your ability to keep up with the day-to-day needs of your home, a family looking for more family time or a new first-time home owner with little spare time on your hands, the Condo Living@Home program allows you the chance to live your life the way you want.

If you own a "typical Berkley Bungalow" the John of All Trades Condo Living@Home packages begin at $120 per month. (Three bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, normal sized lot). Larger houses, yards, sidewalks or special needs will run more. Still, this program is priced to bring you peace of mind, free time and many benefits.