HOME REPAIR | SPECIAL PROJECTS | FINE ART & furnishings | t.h.h.baker

Saving marriages and keeping singles sane since 2006.

 
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FOR WHEN YOU NEED MORE THAN JUST SOMEONE “HANDY”

With a million, one-off taskmasters pushing their side-hustles on the next app to hit our phones— quality, reputable services and solutions are often hard to come by in this modern “gig” economy. Rest assured… there’s nothing new here. We’ve been around.

Since 2006.

WE GET IT. AND WE GET YOU. WELCOME HOME.

Houston Honey Do is a concierge home repair service--providing unique solutions, specifically tailored to you and your home. Owned and operated by Principal, Darren Etlinger, MBA —and now based out of Sugarland, TX— Darren and his team pride themselves on their professionalism as much as their craftmanship. Sometimes mistaken for handymen, we are really in a category all our own. We’re not fly-by-night-ers, gamblers, scammers or cons.

We’re dependable. Accountable. Disciplined. Creative. Communicative. Honest & skilled. We’re craftsmen–for when you need someone who is more than just handy.

Houston Honey-Do feels like, well…HOME. We make it easy and we’ll set you at ease.

 
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— Our Services —

Let’s cross a few things off your list

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Construction

  • Building & Replacing Structures

  • Decks/Platforms

  • Stairs

  • Custom Projects

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Assembly

  • Playground Equipment

  • Furniture

  • Assembly at large

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Fence Installation

  • Installation

  • Fabrication

  • Metal or Wood

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Hardware Installation

  • Pulls, knobs, locks

  • Safety Gear (i.e. bathroom grab bars)

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Garage Shop Service

  • Welding

  • Fabrication

  • Woodworking

  • Prototyping

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Painting

  • Interior

  • Exterior

  • Furniture & Objects

  • Touch-ups

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Welding

  • Design & Fab of Metal Products

  • Stainless & Mild steel

  • On-site Weld Repairs & Install

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Power Washing

  • Walkways

  • Driveways

  • Houses/Structures

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Exterior Home Reviews

  • Photo/video Documentation to illustrate current status of exterior paint, caulking, trim, etc.

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Prepping Homes For Sale

  • Inspection Reports

  • Interior and Exterior Painting/Touch-ups

  • Pressure Washing, etc.

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Custom Home Furnishings

  • Furnishings & Accessories

  • Functional art

  • Architectural Additions

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Commissioned Fine Art

  • Sculpture

  • Painting

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Garden Prep & Maintenance

  • Garden Prep

  • Garden Maintenance

  • Garden Box Construction

 
 

Have Another Job In Mind?

This modern “gig” economy has something for everyone. Well, expect customer service, integrity, accountability, skilled labor… Actually, there’s quite a bit that’s missing. But rest assured, there’s nothing new here. We’ve been around. Since 2006. Contact Houston Honey-Do today for a tailored solution for you and your home.

 
I'd like to say that this is someone else's mess (actually, I don't wish this on anyone)--but this is our home on Tuesday and Wednesday. The partial thaw on Tuesday brought a leaking pipe shortly thereafter; once I fixed that situation (cut water off
2020 Post Project Progress Report: 1. Preliminary concept & design presented ✅ 2. Prototype completed ✅ 3. Prototype tested; client approved. ✅ 4. Initial production in 304 stainless with vinyl post sleeves completed. ✅ 5. Round one, front, two-
With the prototype demonstrating what words could not, Carla said, "let's get to welding 'em in stainless". [To paraphrase...a bit.] So I did. @houstonhoneydo @darrenpetlinger @dpetlingerart #houstonhoneydo #dpetlingerart #darrenpetlinger #
Though Carla came as a referral from someone who's family I’ve known for 40+ years—like most first encounters, I still wondered to myself as I approached her front door: how’s this gonna go? Not too shabby, actually. Introductions a
Last week, I set the stage for Carla's post problem, hinting at a unique solution, but I left you wondering what was to come? Baited. Hanging. Anxious? Well, rest assured, today I present you with: the BEFORE and AFTER photos. Yeah! [Note: the vinyl
A reminder that in addition to home repais, Houston Honey Do provides decorative art, fine art painting, custom framing, and sculpture. Below is a nother new painting by @dpetlingerart Title: Burnt Medley Size: 36" x 36" x 1.5" Oil o

Check Out Some Of Our Work, And Follow Us On Instagram

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Read Some Of Our Raving Reviews

Testimonial

“I purchased 4 Brass stools from a shop in NYC and they were unfortunately, too tall for my bar. Since I couldn’t return them, I had to find someone to cut them down. I found Darren on yelp after some extensive searching and he was amazing! Timely, courteous, communicated throughout the process and most importantly, his work was so good! I couldn’t have been more grateful. I had looked for a repairman, welder, even sculptors before I found Darren and I’m so happy that I found him. Thanks for the great work! After making a huge mistake of buying the wrong height stool, and kicking myself over the issue, it was so wonderful to find someone to make my mistake right and to be able to support a reliable small business owner in the process.”

— Amanda Stewart

“Very professional work is performed. I have worked with Darren on large and small projects over several years and have not been disappointed in quality, promptness or his problem solving ability. So far I have not requested anything that he was not able to figure out. I will continue to use Honey do for future projects, minor wood repair as well as major projects as building decks and outdoor stairs. My property is a 100 year old frame house which is a challenge for most in the construction/remodel business; Darren has been able to solve all issues. On top of all this he is very easy to work with; all round good guy. You will have to discount the fact that he is an Aggie.” [Editor Correction: for the record, Mr. Preston is misinformed; Darren is not an Aggie though he looks and sometimes acts like one. He obtained his MBA from OLLU in San Antonio.]"

— Daniel Preston

“I can echo the other 5 star reviews. Darren has been doing projects medium & small for us over the course of several years. He’s got a good set of skills, communicates well, and is very conscientious. I’ve been satisfied with everything he’s done for our old house. “

— Martha Gau

“Darren is very professional and was very quick to fix a host of problems we had around our home . He worked on numerous issues for several days . Scheduling was a bit of an issue but once we started on the jobs his performance was Best in Class !! I will be calling again for sure . I am an old guy who does not normally leave feedback but I was so impressed by Darren I am taking the time to do this . Sometimes in life you get what you pay for and he is excellent !!!”

— Leo Phelps

“Darren is reliable, responsive and trustworthy! I have hired him for projects for the past 10 years. Not only is his wok top quality but his pricing is fair and reasonable!”

— Maidie Ryan

“Darren is a true professional and craftsman. He cares about his clients and wants to deliver a first rate solution to your home maintenance/repair needs. We have used Darren for almost a decade and have never been disappointed in the work he has done for us.”

— Dale Habenicht

 

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You don’t need a divorce.
you need darren.

The differentiator between Houston Honey-Do, and every other “handyman” service in the greater Houston area is its principal and founder, Darren Etlinger. Why is he so-much-more than just, well, “handy”?

When Darren enters your home and is working around your family, you can rest assured that he’s a family man himself, as a husband of 14 years and doting father to his two girls Amber (12) and Erin (9). A native Texan, originally from Moulton, TX, Darren isn’t a random you found on TaskRabbit. College educated (with an MBA to boot!) Darren is an honest, experienced, and thoughtful professional and craftsman (and artist and baker!) whose technical know-how is only exceeded by his infinite integrity.

 

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