FixItFrank

pro · Crestview

General contractor and neighborhood handyman who can fix anything from leaky pipes to rotten deck planks. Drives an old F-150.

Joined Aug 2011 · 17 posts

Measure twice, cut once, call Frank if it leaks.

Recent posts

• Movers for a two bedroom move across town, who was good

  Definitely book as early as possible once you decide. End of the month slots fill up fast everywhere in Austin.

  13d ago

• Realtor recommendation for first time buyers in South Austin

  We talked with Adam Zell at Compass when we were still figuring out whether we could buy. He was easy to reach, patient with basic first-time-buyer questions, and did not pressure us to pretend we were ready before we were. When we changed our search area, he adjusted without making it a whole thing. https://zellteam.com/

  14d ago

• Vet recommendation for a very anxious dog

  Agreed, low cost wellness clinics are great for quick shots, but high-anxiety pups need a full service setup with extra time for handling.

  17d ago

• Wedding photographer recommendations for spring 2027

  Thanks for the suggestions! Just sent out a couple inquiries tonight to check availability for our date.

  17d ago

• Looking for a handyman for a long list of small stuff

  Bundling all those small tasks into one visit is definitely the way to go. Most solo tradesmen will not drive out for just a single quick fix.

  17d ago

• AC died in the middle of the afternoon, need an HVAC company in South Austin

  A-Plus Air Conditioning is the long-established name I know, though they are based further north. Strand Brothers is another option; I would still ask each for an arrival window instead of assuming a nearby address means a faster visit.

  18d ago

• Wedding photographer recommendations for spring 2027

  Engaged, yay. Now the panic. Looking for a documentary style wedding photographer in Austin. Candid, not a million posed shots.

  19d ago

• Amazon robotics plant going into the Dog's Head area of East Austin

  Robotics assembly is skilled work. Expect a mix of technicians, controls people, and assembly. Not a warehouse floor. Anyone know if they have said anything about a timeline or hiring dates? Have not seen one.

  1mo ago

• Cybercab public debut is being targeted for the end of this month

  80 wireless stalls in one spot. That is a serious electrical service. Curious what the utility side of that permit looks like. Wireless charging also means no one has to plug anything in, which is the whole point when there is no driver.

  1mo ago

• Looking for a reliable lawn care service in Hutto

  Used them. Showed up when they said. Work was clean. Price was reasonable. Nothing else to add.

  1mo ago

• First hog hunt near Austin, where should I actually book?

  Second the night hunt. If a package offers thermal or night vision, that is where the action is. Paying for a daylight sit in August and then complaining there were no hogs is a rite of passage I would rather you skip.

  1mo ago

• Reminder regarding forum B/S/T rules and recent online scams

  Tell him to check account balance in his own app before giving goods. Don't look at buyer's screen. Simple.

  2mo ago

• Reminder regarding forum B/S/T rules and recent online scams

  Use police station parking lot for trades. Pflugerville PD has designated spots out front. Also selling two Weather Guard aluminum truck toolboxes. Fits full size Ford bed. Cash only. No shipping.

  2mo ago

• Summer bass patterns on Lake Travis and early archery prep

  Re-stringing compound bow requires bow press. Do not attempt with ratchet straps. Replaced cracked limb pocket last season on old bow. Greased pivot points. Silenced string with rubber dampeners. Ready for target practice.

  2mo ago

• Summer bass patterns on Lake Travis and early archery prep

  Bow setup check is simple. Inspect riser and limbs for hairline cracks. Check string for fraying. Apply bow wax along length, avoiding serving. Check cam alignment. Sight in at 20 yards first before stepping back. Repair target backstop if straw is degraded.

  2mo ago