Lyle Burling, Handyman

10/04/2026

09/30/2026

THE “HONEY-DO” LIST THAT KEPT GROWING… AND WE GOT IT DONE. 🔨🏠

You know that list.

The little things around the house that need fixed, replaced, updated or figured out. Individually, they may not seem like major projects—but eventually that list gets pretty long.

That was this project.

And this is exactly the kind of work I love doing.

What started as a list of household repairs turned into a little bit of plumbing, electrical, ventilation, carpentry, installation, troubleshooting and problem-solving—all for one customer and all handled with the same attention to detail.

✅ Removed and replaced Water Pressure Reducing Valve
✅ Replaced the kitchen faucet & sprayer
✅ Installed a new ceiling fan
✅ Replaced 16 electrical switches and outlets (2-way, 3-way, dimmers, ceiling fan & lights)
✅ Installed new exterior lighting
✅ Replaced the mailbox
✅ Adjusted closet doors
✅ Repaired/re-anchored a curtain rod
✅ Repaired the toilet flush components
✅ Reworked the dryer vent system—from the dryer all the way to the exterior
✅ Reworked the range-hood exhaust, including enlarging the wall opening, adding framing/support, repairing around the pe*******on and properly sealing it from the weather and outside air
✅ Installed a clean new exterior vent termination, enlarged hole, installed cap

Some of the most important work is actually the stuff you DON’T see when the job is finished.

Behind that new exterior vent, for example, the old setup needed more than simply swapping a cover. The opening had to be corrected, connections properly secured and the pe*******on sealed so the finished product wasn’t just prettier—it was better than what was there before.

That’s what I want my customers to get when they call me.

Not a shortcut.
Not “good enough.”
Not five different people for five different jobs.

Just someone who will show up, figure out what needs to be done, communicate with you, and take pride in doing it right.

If you have your own “I’ve been meaning to get that fixed…” list, maybe it’s time to knock it out.

🔨 Lyle Burling Handyman
Serving Lackawanna County & surrounding areas

Small repairs. Bigger projects. One item or the whole Honey-Do List.

📩 Send me a Facebook message with a few pictures and a description of what you need done. I’d be happy to take a look.

And if you know someone who has a list like this sitting on their kitchen counter…

Tag them or share this with them. They may thank you later. 😉

09/15/2026

Sometimes you don’t repair the old door. You build a better one. 🔨

When I first looked at these shed doors, they were well past the point of a simple repair.

The bottom wood was rotted through.
Trim and bracing were falling off.
The doors were deteriorated and barely doing the job they were built to do.

So instead of trying to put a Band-Aid on years of deterioration, I used the originals as the starting point and custom-built a completely new set of double shed doors.

New structure. New exterior wood. New trim. New diamond detailing. Reinstalled hardware. Carefully fitted and adjusted so both doors open, close and meet properly.

And what a difference. 👇

There’s something satisfying about taking an old structure that still has plenty of life left and giving it the attention it deserves.

Not everything old needs to be replaced. Sometimes it just needs the right repair, the right craftsmanship and a second chance.

If you have a shed, garage, door, trim or another project around the house that has reached the “I really need to do something about that” stage, send me a message.

I’d be happy to take a look.

Lyle Burling Handyman
Serving Lackawanna County & surrounding areas

🔨 Custom repairs • Handyman projects • Built with care

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07/25/2026

✨ Another Home. Another Transformation. Another Happy Homeowner. ✨

The details are what separate an average handyman from a true craftsman.

This front entry was rebuilt with brand-new treated lumber, then carefully finished with multiple colors, razor-sharp paint lines, and the attention to detail every homeowner deserves. Every brush stroke mattered because your home is the first thing family, friends, and neighbors see.

At Lyle Burling Handyman LLC, I don’t believe in “good enough.” I believe in doing the job right the first time.

✔️ Precision craftsmanship
✔️ Honest, dependable service
✔️ Clean, professional results
✔️ Quality materials and lasting workmanship
✔️ Respect for your home as if it were my own

Whether it’s repairing a deck, replacing flooring, painting, trim work, drywall repair, plumbing fixtures, or tackling that growing to-do list, my goal is simple:

Leave every project looking better than my customer imagined.

If you’ve been putting off a home improvement project because you’re waiting for someone you can trust…

This is your sign.

📅 Now booking projects for the coming weeks.

📞 Call or text Lyle Burling today at 570-335-2168 for a free estimate.

Quality isn’t an accident. It’s the standard.

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07/17/2026

⚒️ From Worn Out to Wow. This is why preparation matters.

Most people see a freshly painted deck and think, “Nice paint job.”

What they don’t see is what happened before the first coat of paint ever touched the wood.

This deck had years of peeling paint, weather damage, and hidden structural issues.

✅ Power sanded the entire deck, railings, stairs, and spindles to remove failing paint and expose a solid surface.

✅ Demoed and replaced 16–20 damaged deck boards.

✅ Repaired and reinforced rotted floor joists, making the deck safe and solid again.

✅ Carefully prepped every surface because great finishes are built on great preparation.

✅ Finished everything with two coats of premium deck paint for long-lasting protection and a clean, uniform finish.

The result?

A deck that not only looks brand new, but is structurally stronger, safer, and ready for years of family memories.

At Lyle Burling Handyman Services, we don’t believe in shortcuts. We believe in doing the job right—even when much of the work disappears beneath the finished product.

If you’re considering replacing your deck, you may not have to. Sometimes the right restoration can save thousands while delivering an incredible transformation.

Quality isn’t just what you see… it’s everything you don’t.

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“Building trust one project at a time.” 🔨🏡

07/17/2026

“THIS… is why I love what I do.”

Every house has a story.

Sometimes that story is told through worn carpet, peeling walls, outdated paneling, faded paint, and rooms that have slowly become places people simply “live with.”

But sometimes… all it takes is a little vision, a lot of hard work, and refusing to cut corners.

Swipe through these before-and-after photos.

➡️ Two tired bedrooms completely transformed.
➡️ New luxury flooring throughout.
➡️ Countless hours of demolition, repairs, spackling, sanding, priming, and painting.
➡️ Custom-mitered quarter round installed throughout.
➡️ The worn upstairs hallway completely reborn with new paneling, fresh paint, and a clean modern look.

The greatest compliment wasn’t the pictures…

It was hearing Maria rave about the transformation at a gathering with friends. ❤️

She couldn’t stop talking about how much she loves her home now.

That means more to me than any five-star review.

I don’t just install flooring or paint walls.

I help families fall back in love with the place they come home to every day.

There’s something incredibly rewarding about walking into a room that feels tired and forgotten… and leaving it bright, fresh, welcoming, and full of new life.

Thank you, Ken and Maria, for trusting me with your home. It was truly a pleasure bringing your vision to life.

If you’ve been looking at a room thinking, “Someday we’ll remodel it…”

Maybe someday is today.

📞 Lyle Burling Handyman Services / Lyle Burling

“Quality isn’t an accident… it’s built one detail at a time.”

07/13/2026

Some projects are about building something… this one was about building memories. ❤️🍋

When I first imagined this lemonade stand, I didn’t want to build just another wooden stand. I wanted to create something two amazing young entrepreneurs—Deklen and Shane—would be proud to call their own.

Every piece was handcrafted from reclaimed cedar and pine pallets, giving new life to quality wood while creating something built to last. The bold blue and yellow color scheme was carefully chosen to match their logo and custom shirts, giving them a real business they could proudly stand behind.

The design wasn’t just about looks—it was built with purpose.

✅ Durable enough for years of neighborhood lemonade sales.
✅ Professional enough to make kids feel like real business owners.
✅ Designed to fold up after each day of business, making it easy to store and transport.
✅ Built with quality craftsmanship so it can create memories long after the lemonade is gone.

Watching Deklen and Shane smile behind their new stand reminded me why I love building things. Sometimes the greatest projects aren’t the biggest or the most expensive—they’re the ones that help kids dream a little bigger, build confidence, learn responsibility, and create memories they’ll carry for a lifetime.

Now these two are serving up freshly squeezed lemonade 🍋 and homemade double chocolate chocolate chip cookies 🍪 with smiles that are absolutely contagious.

If you’re driving by and see Best Buds Lemonade, stop in, say hello, and support two incredible young men. You’ll leave with more than a refreshing drink—you’ll leave knowing you helped encourage something truly special.

Sometimes a few pallets, some paint, and a little imagination can build a whole lot more than a lemonade stand.

It can build confidence. Friendship. Joy. And memories that last forever. 💙💛



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04/26/2026

🔥 FROM 5’ AFTERTHOUGHT… TO 8’ STATEMENT PIECE 🔥

This is what happens when you don’t cut corners — you cut through them.

The Lyle Burling Handyman crew just took this back deck from basic and undersized… to a grand, rock-solid entrance built to last.

✔️ Demo’d the old 5’ stairs
✔️ Cut through 3” solid stone to open the footprint
✔️ Reframed and engineered for a wider, safer, more functional layout
✔️ Installed pressure-treated structure with clean, symmetrical lines
✔️ Finished with crisp white railings that absolutely POP

This isn’t just stairs…
👉 It’s a first impression
👉 It’s safety + durability
👉 It’s craftsmanship you feel every step you take

Look at those lines.
Look at that width.
Look at the way it transforms the entire back of the home.

That’s not “handyman work.”
That’s professional-grade ex*****on.

💪 Built strong.
🎯 Built right.
🔥 Built to turn heads.

If your deck, stairs, or exterior space feels like an afterthought…
Let’s change that.

📍 NEPA (Scranton / Clarks Summit / surrounding areas)
📲 Call or text for a quote
💬 Or DM us — we’ll bring your vision to life

Lyle Burling Handyman
“We don’t patch problems… we build upgrades.”