Feature: The Get It Done Guide's Repair Services
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Let’s face it: Life can be overwhelming. Who has the time to get the car fixed, spring clean like your grandmother, figure out how to properly install a car seat, plant a vegetable garden? Well, you can relax. All over town, pros are poised to help. We dug deep to find some of the best and most innovative personal services available. Set them to work, and all you'll have to do is cross things off that to-do list.
SHARPEN YOUR KNIVES
If, like Daniel O'Malley, founder of The Epicurean Edge, you believe the knife makes the meal, you know the value of a scary-sharp cutting edge (in the lingo of blade connoisseurs). When it is time to have your treasured chef’s knife sharpened, don’t run it through an electric sharpener. Instead, wrap it up and run it over to Kirkland, where O’Malley will put the edge back on. Bonus: The gallery-like display of beautifully crafted knives in The Epicurean Edge showroom is
worth the trip.
The Epicurean Edge Kirkland, 107 Central Way 425.889.5980; epicureanedge.com From $2.25 per inch, or about $20 for a chef’s knife
FIX YOUR FAVORITE VINTAGE JEWELRY
With more than 13 years in the jewelry business, Lisa Esztergalyos is sure to appreciate your vintage pieces as much as you do. She can recut stones, fit a ring to your finger and bring new luster to well-loved bracelets, necklaces and watches. For examples of her work, visit her Web site or pop in to her downtown gallery.
Lisa Esztergalyos Downtown, 424 Fourth Ave., Suite 100; 206.447.5747 lisaesztergalyos.com
From $24 to size a ring smaller; from $40 to size a ring larger
MEND THAT SWEATER OR JACKET
The next time you discover a hole in a favorite sweater or a tear in your jacket, you don’t have to drop those items onto the reject pile. Take damaged dresses or sweaters to Phyllis Brown at the Alterations and Reweaving Center in Wallingford. With more than 50 years of experience, she can mend tears and holes to look like nothing ever happened.
Alterations and Reweaving Center Wallingford, 1601 N 45th St. 206.632.8791; reweave.com
$18–$45
REVITALIZE YOUR PHOTOS
If your old family photos are looking worse for wear, PixSavers can restore them to their original luster. Owner Steve Lehman, a former Microsoft engineer, has more than 30 years of photography experience, and the store will repair photos damaged by fire or water, improve contrast and lighting, and remove stains or fading. Because the Shoreline office has limited space, it is closed to customers, but PixSavers offers free local pickup and delivery or accepts photos by mail outside the delivery area.
PixSavers 206.337.2020; pixsavers.com Prices vary. Copies are $5, archival gold CD or 128 megabyte flash drive included
REUPHOLSTER YOUR FURNITURE
The staff at Gabel’s Custom Refinishing & Upholstery, owned by David L. Gabel, understands just how much wear and tear some furniture suffers. Their Greenwood store has been in business since 1945, and they will repair antiques, help you choose the right upholstery and apply durable finishes to keep your heirlooms in their prime for generations to come.
Gabel’s Custom Refinishing & Upholstery Greenwood, 344 NW 85th St. 206.784.2305
gabelsrefinishing.com From $250 for refinishing a dining room side chair; from $900 for upholstering a sofa
UN-FRY YOUR COMPUTER
The folks at Progressive Tech of Seattle make house calls for ailing Macs and PCs. Their technicians will restore and recover data, set up wired and wireless networks, and tune up your computer to optimize its performance. They’ll even install new computers and peripherals. “What sets us apart,” founder Richard Roth says, “is our commitment to client satisfaction.”
Progressive Tech Roosevelt, 6319 Roosevelt Way NE; 206.525.8324 progressivetech.com
$120/hour for on-site visits, in-store prices vary by project
REPAIR AND CLEAN YOUR CARPET
When your favorite rug begins to fray, D.A. Burns & Sons can help. The Ballard-based shop, run by David A. Burns Jr. and Richard Dix, has been operating since 1935, so they’ve had plenty of time to develop perfect technique. Services range from deep cleaning (any type of rug or carpet) to reweaving and repair, and they have pickup and delivery available, although you receive a 20 percent discount for bringing your rug to the store.
D.A. Burns & Sons Ballard, 4411 Leary Way NW 206.782.2268; daburns.com
Prices vary
GIVE YOUR CAMERA A SECOND CHANCE
Somewhere in the world, there’s a giant camera graveyard that started filling up when digital technology emerged. Keep yours from that fate by calling William Jones, owner of 26-year-old CameraTechs, who may be able to rescue your old model (digital or not). The Ballard-based company offers a six-month warranty on repairs. cameratechs Ballard; 2034 NW Market St. 206.782.2433; cameratechs.com From $30
RESTORE YOUR WINDOWS
With Seattle’s large stock of Craftsman homes, it’s no surprise that there’s a company in town to repair your leaded, cast and etched glass. Seattle Stained Glass has been in business for more than 25 years doing just that; they also design custom projects. Whether you’re dreaming of a special installation or looking to renovate an old one, the task is in good hands.
Seattle Stained Glass Wallingford, 100 NE 45th St. 206.632.1319 seattlestainedglass.com
Prices vary
GET YOUR CLOCK TICKING
Established in 1925, Ballard Time Shop specializes in repairing old and unique timepieces. If you own a grandfather clock or other heirloom and you’re afraid to subject it to a car ride, ask for a house call. Owner Brian Boyett took over the store from his grandfather in the late 1960s, along with his business motto: “We hope to please you always.”
Ballard Time Shop Ballard, 5414 20th Ave. NW 206.784.6520; From $15
MAINTAIN YOUR SCOOTER
Seattle is a scooter-happy town, but our potholes and wet weather can take their toll. Take a ride to Southend Motorcycle Service, which specializes in motorcycle and scooter repair, for an oil change, tire replacement or other fix. You can also find used scooters and new parts for sale. Owner Jim Croning has 20 years of technical experience, so he’ll have you back on the road in no time. Southend Motorcycle Service South Seattle, 10840 Myers Way S; 206.244.4111 southendmotorcycle.com $83/hour
UPGRADE OR REPAIR A BIKE
Ross Donaldson, who found his passion for biking in Italy and doesn’t own a car, is the cycle-loving genius behind Delicious Wheels, a mobile repair service. He’ll bring gear and extensive know-how to your house or business and help upgrade your bike with new or better parts; repair brakes, wheel alignment and other issues; or put together a new bike from start to finish. delicious wheels 206.719.4294 deliciouswheels.com From $60/hour for repairs and consultations wheel build (front and rear), $100 plus parts
Originally published in March 2010
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SHARPEN YOUR KNIVES
If, like Daniel O'Malley, founder of The Epicurean Edge, you believe the knife makes the meal, you know the value of a scary-sharp cutting edge (in the lingo of blade connoisseurs). When it is time to have your treasured chef’s knife sharpened, don’t run it through an electric sharpener. Instead, wrap it up and run it over to Kirkland, where O’Malley will put the edge back on. Bonus: The gallery-like display of beautifully crafted knives in The Epicurean Edge showroom is
worth the trip.
The Epicurean Edge Kirkland, 107 Central Way 425.889.5980; epicureanedge.com From $2.25 per inch, or about $20 for a chef’s knife
FIX YOUR FAVORITE VINTAGE JEWELRY
With more than 13 years in the jewelry business, Lisa Esztergalyos is sure to appreciate your vintage pieces as much as you do. She can recut stones, fit a ring to your finger and bring new luster to well-loved bracelets, necklaces and watches. For examples of her work, visit her Web site or pop in to her downtown gallery.
Lisa Esztergalyos Downtown, 424 Fourth Ave., Suite 100; 206.447.5747 lisaesztergalyos.com
From $24 to size a ring smaller; from $40 to size a ring larger
MEND THAT SWEATER OR JACKET
The next time you discover a hole in a favorite sweater or a tear in your jacket, you don’t have to drop those items onto the reject pile. Take damaged dresses or sweaters to Phyllis Brown at the Alterations and Reweaving Center in Wallingford. With more than 50 years of experience, she can mend tears and holes to look like nothing ever happened.
Alterations and Reweaving Center Wallingford, 1601 N 45th St. 206.632.8791; reweave.com
$18–$45
REVITALIZE YOUR PHOTOS
If your old family photos are looking worse for wear, PixSavers can restore them to their original luster. Owner Steve Lehman, a former Microsoft engineer, has more than 30 years of photography experience, and the store will repair photos damaged by fire or water, improve contrast and lighting, and remove stains or fading. Because the Shoreline office has limited space, it is closed to customers, but PixSavers offers free local pickup and delivery or accepts photos by mail outside the delivery area.
PixSavers 206.337.2020; pixsavers.com Prices vary. Copies are $5, archival gold CD or 128 megabyte flash drive included
REUPHOLSTER YOUR FURNITURE
The staff at Gabel’s Custom Refinishing & Upholstery, owned by David L. Gabel, understands just how much wear and tear some furniture suffers. Their Greenwood store has been in business since 1945, and they will repair antiques, help you choose the right upholstery and apply durable finishes to keep your heirlooms in their prime for generations to come.
Gabel’s Custom Refinishing & Upholstery Greenwood, 344 NW 85th St. 206.784.2305
gabelsrefinishing.com From $250 for refinishing a dining room side chair; from $900 for upholstering a sofa
UN-FRY YOUR COMPUTER
The folks at Progressive Tech of Seattle make house calls for ailing Macs and PCs. Their technicians will restore and recover data, set up wired and wireless networks, and tune up your computer to optimize its performance. They’ll even install new computers and peripherals. “What sets us apart,” founder Richard Roth says, “is our commitment to client satisfaction.”
Progressive Tech Roosevelt, 6319 Roosevelt Way NE; 206.525.8324 progressivetech.com
$120/hour for on-site visits, in-store prices vary by project
REPAIR AND CLEAN YOUR CARPET
When your favorite rug begins to fray, D.A. Burns & Sons can help. The Ballard-based shop, run by David A. Burns Jr. and Richard Dix, has been operating since 1935, so they’ve had plenty of time to develop perfect technique. Services range from deep cleaning (any type of rug or carpet) to reweaving and repair, and they have pickup and delivery available, although you receive a 20 percent discount for bringing your rug to the store.
D.A. Burns & Sons Ballard, 4411 Leary Way NW 206.782.2268; daburns.com
Prices vary
GIVE YOUR CAMERA A SECOND CHANCE
Somewhere in the world, there’s a giant camera graveyard that started filling up when digital technology emerged. Keep yours from that fate by calling William Jones, owner of 26-year-old CameraTechs, who may be able to rescue your old model (digital or not). The Ballard-based company offers a six-month warranty on repairs. cameratechs Ballard; 2034 NW Market St. 206.782.2433; cameratechs.com From $30
RESTORE YOUR WINDOWS
With Seattle’s large stock of Craftsman homes, it’s no surprise that there’s a company in town to repair your leaded, cast and etched glass. Seattle Stained Glass has been in business for more than 25 years doing just that; they also design custom projects. Whether you’re dreaming of a special installation or looking to renovate an old one, the task is in good hands.
Seattle Stained Glass Wallingford, 100 NE 45th St. 206.632.1319 seattlestainedglass.com
Prices vary
GET YOUR CLOCK TICKING
Established in 1925, Ballard Time Shop specializes in repairing old and unique timepieces. If you own a grandfather clock or other heirloom and you’re afraid to subject it to a car ride, ask for a house call. Owner Brian Boyett took over the store from his grandfather in the late 1960s, along with his business motto: “We hope to please you always.”
Ballard Time Shop Ballard, 5414 20th Ave. NW 206.784.6520; From $15
MAINTAIN YOUR SCOOTER
Seattle is a scooter-happy town, but our potholes and wet weather can take their toll. Take a ride to Southend Motorcycle Service, which specializes in motorcycle and scooter repair, for an oil change, tire replacement or other fix. You can also find used scooters and new parts for sale. Owner Jim Croning has 20 years of technical experience, so he’ll have you back on the road in no time. Southend Motorcycle Service South Seattle, 10840 Myers Way S; 206.244.4111 southendmotorcycle.com $83/hour
UPGRADE OR REPAIR A BIKE
Ross Donaldson, who found his passion for biking in Italy and doesn’t own a car, is the cycle-loving genius behind Delicious Wheels, a mobile repair service. He’ll bring gear and extensive know-how to your house or business and help upgrade your bike with new or better parts; repair brakes, wheel alignment and other issues; or put together a new bike from start to finish. delicious wheels 206.719.4294 deliciouswheels.com From $60/hour for repairs and consultations wheel build (front and rear), $100 plus parts
Originally published in March 2010
Hot Button: Is Seattle in a Retail Battle?
Hot Button: Web-based Real Estate
Hot Button: Seattle's Parking Debate
Hot Button: Is Your Drugstore Safe?
Hot Button: Almost Famous Filmmakers
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