05/24/2026
In case you missed it, we were featured in the March edition of CH2 Magazine! 🔨🪚🪛
The Handy Man Next Door
Article + Photos by Maggie Washo
Sometimes you don’t need a general contractor, or an entire crew, to get done what your hubby can’t or won’t. You just need a guy with a level, drill or ladder to install that TV, unclog the sink or install the new light fixtures that have been sitting in your garage for the last six months.
We took the time to locate a few of those guys for you. Some of them prefer to do tile, some of them like electrical better, but they are all just a phone call away from getting that “Honey Do” list knocked out in record time.
Dan Franke
I Know a Guy, HHI
5 years in business (2 on Hilton Head Island)
What sort of handyman services do you offer? Everything from changing hard-to-reach light bulbs to remodeling bathrooms.
Is there such a thing as a job too small? No job is too small, and no client’s needs are too minimal.
What’s your favorite type of project to take on? I’ve installed more ceiling fans and hung more TVs than I can count, but I also enjoy projects that involve a little bit of creative input.
When you have to turn down a job, what is usually the reason? Are there building red flags you try to avoid? I’m a one-man show, so there are times when I have to turn down a project that might be bigger than I have resources for, but other than that, I try to take on almost anything a potential client needs.
If you had to choose between working in extreme cold or heat … pick your poison! I was born and raised in Chicago, but I’ve been away from the Windy City for more than 10 years, so these days I’ll take the heat!
When you’re not working, we can find you … Winning trivia at The Bank or Brother Shuckers; acting/directing/building scenery with Sea Glass Stage Company; loving on my grandkids in Indiana.
Best way to contact you for services? Reach me (813) 690-8257.
