Handyman Services & Custom Woodworking

I handle the repairs, projects, and small jobs that keep a home running and the custom woodworking that makes it feel like yours.

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Services

From everyday maintenance to custom projects, here are a few common services offered:

  • General home repairs & maintenance

  • Custom woodworking

  • Drywall repair

  • Trim & molding

  • Door & window installation and repair

  • Deck, roof and fencing repair

  • Flooring

  • Plumbing

  • …and more

Daryl Trautmiller working on porch structure

1. Reach Out: Tell me a bit about your project for a free estimate.

2. On-Site Consultation: For complex jobs, we'll schedule a quick visit to inspect the site and finalize details.

3. Get to Work: Once approved, we'll get your project on the calendar!

How It Works

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Daryl Trautmiller fixing the plumbing and doing tile work in a bathroom.

Before And After

A man wearing a gray t-shirt, sunglasses, and a wristwatch stands outside a house, holding a red power drill. He is working on construction or repair around a balcony area, with wooden beams and a partially built or repaired structure.

Before

Close-up of house's exterior above the front door that was fixed by DS Home Solutions; the house exterior is beige with a textured finish..

After

  • "Daryl is unequivocally knowledgeable about every aspect of a house, far beyond any 'handyman' I have ever employed. He saved me thousands of dollars by repairing vintage window mechanisms that everyone else told me would require total replacement. He is impeccably honest, works with incredible speed and care, and comes prepared for every job."

    PG, Saint Peter, MN

  • "Daryl has done everything for me from restoring a screen porch to hanging antique light fixtures and laying a complicated kitchen floor. He is a skilled, unusually competent, and kind person who has a gift for figuring out how to get complex tasks done. Highly recommend!"

    Mary, Saint Peter, MN

  • "Daryl is knowledgeable, creative, affable, and absolutely reliable. He is the rare person who can diagnose and repair almost anything—from home systems to complex repairs—with good humor and integrity. His pricing is always more than fair for the quality of work he does. Hiring Daryl at DS Home Solutions will be one of the best decisions you’ve ever made!"

    James, North Mankato, MN

  • "Daryl is responsive, highly skilled, and keeps you informed at every step of the plan. He tackled plumbing, electrical work, outdoor carpentry, and shed removal at our seasonal home. We highly recommend him!"

    Doug M. & Becky M.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Projects are individually estimated based on materials and labor. For jobs that require time-and-materials billing due to their unique nature, I still provide a preliminary estimate upfront so you know what to expect.

  • I work on a wide range of custom woodworking projects, from restoring older furniture and doors to designing and building brand-new pieces. I can also handle select small-scale CNC projects depending on size.

  • I accept cash, personal checks, cashier's checks, and Venmo.