Plan It Right—Avoid Scary Home Improvements!
October is full of tricks, treats and plenty of frightening surprises—but your home projects shouldn’t be one of them! This month, we’re sharing practical advice for planning kitchen lighting and avoiding costly home-improvement mistakes, along with a recent customer review, a fresh pumpkin-themed Fix It Funny, and some of the best fall and Halloween events happening around West Sacramento and the greater Sacramento area.
Grab a treat, settle in and see what’s inside this month’s Fix It FYI!
Inside This Issue:
• Two helpful home-improvement articles
• October events and spooky-season fun
• A recent McCray & Sons customer review
• This month’s pumpkin-themed Fix It Funny
What Does a Bathroom Remodel Really Cost?
Replacing a vanity may sound simple—until you discover there is no flooring beneath the old cabinet, the baseboards no longer fit, the glued-on mirror damages the wall and the new drawers conflict with the existing plumbing.
From individual fixture upgrades to complete bathroom renovations, we’re breaking down what actually affects the cost of a bathroom remodel—and how to avoid unexpected surprises before work begins.
FIX IT FYI
RECENT PROJECTS
Bathroom Cabinet Remodel
Bathroom Drywall Repair
Bathroom Flooring
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Sink Replacement
Bathroom Vanity Upgrade
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Upcoming Events in
SACRAMENTO
Friday and Saturday evenings throughout October, 7:00–10:00 pm
Dave’s Pumpkin Patch Movie Nights
3010 Burrows Ave, West Sacramento, CA 95691, USA
Included with Cornival admission; weekend wristbands are $20 for ages three and older
Select Nights throughout October
Sacramento Scream Park
4909 Auburn Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95841, USA
General admission begins at $29; optional upgrades are available
Saturday and Sunday, October 3–4, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Elk Grove Giant Pumpkin Festival
Elk Grove Regional Park, 9950 Elk Grove Florin Rd, Elk Grove, CA 95624, USA
Free admission; vehicle parking is $20, with free bicycle valet available
October 16, 17, 18, 23 and 24, 5:00–9:00 p.m.
Safe & Super Halloween at Fairytale Town
Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Dr, Sacramento, CA 95822, USA
$15 in advance; $12 advance member tickets; $18 on the event date; children under two are free
October 16, 17, 23, 24 and 30
Sacramento Ghost Tours
1014 2nd St #200, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA
Join us in October for our popular Ghost Tours! Come join the “ghosts” of early Sacramento for an eerie journey through the city’s shadowy past with the Sacramento History Museum’s annual Ghost Tours.
Whether you are a history buff or love a good ghost story, hear tantalizing tales of how folks lived – and died! – in our fair city.
Every year, there are new deaths to discover. Ghost Tours are $35 and recommended for ages 8 and above. Don’t make a grave mistake by waiting until it’s too late!
Saturday, October 24, 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Golden Harvest Parade & Music/Dance Festival
1300 7th St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA
Celebrate Sacramento’s cultural diversity with a community parade, music and dance performances, vendors and children’s activities. The vendor fair and stage entertainment begin at 10:00 a.m., followed by the parade at 11:00 a.m.
October 24, 25 and 31
Safe Spot Trick-or-Treat at Dave’s Pumpkin Patch
3010 Burrows Ave, West Sacramento, CA 95691, USA
Little pumpkins can dress in costume and collect treats from friendly stations throughout the patch. This supervised, family-friendly experience is designed to provide Halloween fun without being overly spooky. Adult masks are not allowed. No separate event price is currently listed. Regular weekend Cornival wristbands are $20 for ages three and older; children two and younger are free.
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I have used McCray’s Handyman service for a few years and have always been pleased with their professionalism, knowledge and flexibility. They have installed light fixtures, doggie doors and whatever else we need done. Highly recommended!
– Jalena R
Excellent job on my home and rentals, I like that I can count on them
– Kathi Thweatt
After hiring many handymen and being very disappointed in the workmanship, I was at the point of giving up. From a suggestion from a friend, I decided to try one more time. Best decision I have made in months. The pricing is beyond fair and the quality along with all other aspects, including friendliness is exceptional.
– Marcy Arcure
For each project we establish relationships with partners who we know will help us create added value for your project with partners who we create added.
– Margaret Halford
