They Can Fix It

This comprehensive guide addresses the common dilemma of homeowners seeking reliable repair services for a diverse range of household items, from timepieces and general home repairs to specialized artwork restoration and electronic device mending. The article highlights the expertise of various local businesses and individuals, offering solutions for those lacking the "fix-it gene." For time-related repairs, Mark's Time in Bedford Hills, led by master craftsman Mark Reichbach, specializes in the repair and restoration of antique and modern clocks, watches, barometers, and music boxes. Reichbach, with nearly 30 years of experience and training from Bulova Watch Company, can handle items ranging from 16th-century pocket watches to contemporary Patek Philippe wristwatches, even duplicating parts and restoring fire-damaged pieces. Typical services include servicing mantel clocks, watch battery replacement, cleaning table clocks, and repairing grandfather clocks, with house calls available for larger items. General home repair needs are met by Robert Schwarz of Team Service and Maintenance, LLC in Ardsley, who handles a variety of tasks that contractors often deem too small or homeowners lack the time/skill to complete. His services encompass everything from hanging mirrors and changing light bulbs to replacing faucets and door knobs. Schwarz, an experienced electrical contractor, also specializes in wireless remote-control home automation, allowing homeowners to remotely activate systems like hot tub heaters or pipe heating during cold spells. The Home Service Shop in Pleasantville offers a team of gurus for electrical, plumbing, and general repair tasks, including gutter cleaning, indoor painting, outdoor maintenance, deck sealing, and custom cabinet work. Lighting repair is a niche covered by Powell Accessories, Ltd. in White Plains, a third-generation family-owned business established in 1950. They specialize in reconditioning and repairing new, period, and vintage lighting fixtures, including updating wiring and fixing chandelier crystals. Their expertise extends to antique lighting, with recent projects involving damaged Tiffany pieces and converting European-voltage lamps. They also offer custom lampshade services, including hand-sewn repairs and custom fabrication from customer fabrics. Grand Concourse Antiques in Mount Kisco and New Rochelle also provides lighting repair, particularly for vintage chandeliers, sconces, and lamps. Artwork and antique restoration services are detailed, featuring Roman Kujawa of Miro Art Inc. in Mount Vernon. Kujawa, trained in art conservation in Krakow, has worked on European museum treasures and even the White House Blue Room. His projects include restoring 18th-century English game tables and 19th-century Chinese silk screens. Oan Somboonlakana in New Rochelle, a former portrait painter, offers restoration for oil paintings, murals, and frames. For furniture restoration, Curry and Hovis in Pound Ridge, led by John Curry, specialize in 18th-century furniture, focusing on re-gluing, French polishing, waxing, and patching veneers. Tarrytown Woodworks, run by Eric Clingen, provides a "walk-in clinic for damaged furniture," specializing in antique and vintage pieces, while R.D. Carone & Co. in Bedford Hills restores antique furniture by addressing signs of abuse while preserving the piece's history. TSM Furniture Refinisher, operated by John Scavelli, handles various furniture repairs and refinishing, with past clients including the family of George Washington and Liza Minnelli. Damiano Finishers in New Rochelle is a two-man shop known for its meticulous furniture refinishing, even tackling items other professionals might deem beyond repair. Additional specialized repair services include computer repair by RSA Computer in Ardsley, which addresses issues like hard-drive failures, broken keyboards, and data recovery, and camera repair by Specialty Photographic Repair Services in Pelham, an authorized service center for numerous camera brands, handling everything from modern digital cameras to antique equipment. Rug restorations are performed by The Golden Horn Rugs in Mamaroneck, where owner Selcuk Aktas and his team reweave damaged rugs using period-appropriate yarns and natural dyes. Metalwork repair is the domain of Cliff Startup of Startup Steel in Pound Ridge, who restores architectural metalwork, garden ornaments, furniture, and gates, drawing on generations of blacksmithing expertise. Carlan Cleaners of Westchester, led by Carl McKenzie, offers carpet, rug, and upholstery cleaning, while Saddatronics in Yonkers provides locksmith services. Tile installation and repair are handled by Nicholas Maucieri of Maucieri Tile & Marble in Thornwood and Frank Taddeo in Mount Vernon, both skilled in working with tile, granite, and marble. Finally, Dave Steinberg offers home gym repair and preventative maintenance for exercise equipment, and Mr. Appliance, with locations in Carmel and Ridgefield, CT, repairs all types and brands of household appliances. #HomeRepair #ClockRestoration #FurnitureRestoration #ArtworkConservation #ApplianceRepair #LightingRepair #RugRestoration #MetalworkRepair #ComputerRepair