Furniture assembly sounds simple… until you open the box. Suddenly you’re staring at a 50-page manual, 200 screws that look identical, and tiny diagrams drawn by someone who’s never built furniture in their life.

At Redhawk Handyman Services, we help customers every week who start a DIY project and eventually say: “I should’ve called you first.”

Here are the top 10 items people struggle with most—and why hiring a professional can save hours of frustration.

1. Fitness Equipment (Treadmills, Bikes, Rowers & Home Gyms)

We’re putting this at the top because it’s by far one of the most challenging categories.

Why it’s complicated:

multiple moving parts

• electrical wiring
• tension systems
• alignment-critical bolts
• heavy components
• We regularly assemble equipment like NordicTrack, Bowflex, Peloton, ProForm, rowing machines, power towers, squat racks, and full home gyms across OKC.

One small mistake can cause noise, wobbling, or even safety issues—so this is definitely a “call the pro” item.

2. Beds with Storage or Trundles

Daybeds with trundles, storage drawers, and platform beds include:

rails

• slides
• alignment pins
• tension points
• If one rail is off by even a quarter inch, the drawer or trundle binds up.

3. Dressers & Chests with Multiple Drawers

Common issues we’re called to fix:

drawers not sliding

• the frame leaning
• cam locks breaking
• misaligned tracks
• A pro ensures everything sits level and glides smoothly.

4. Bookshelves & Standing Shelving Units

Tall shelves often require:

proper anchoring

• leveling
• reinforcement
• careful alignment
• We assemble a ton of these for Airbnb setups and home offices.

5. TV Stands & Entertainment Centers

These include dozens of parts, delicate panels, and confusing diagrams.
One wrong step and the whole unit becomes unstable.

6. Desks & Home Office Furniture

Home office setups often include:

cable ports

• sliding keyboard trays
• reversible layouts
• If a single panel is flipped, everything after it builds incorrectly.

7. Patio Furniture Sets

Outdoor sets are notoriously frustrating because:

bolts don’t always match the diagrams

• angles are tight
• parts get mislabeled
• Oklahoma heat and wind demand secure assembly—loose connections wear out quickly.

8. Bunk Beds & Loft Beds

These require precision and safety.
We often fix wobbly or sagging bunk beds caused by rushed assembly.

9. Wardrobes & Armoires

Large wardrobes from IKEA, Amazon, or Wayfair require exact alignment and usually two people to build safely.

10. Standing Fans, Shelves & Multi-Part Small Fixtures

Even simple items with tiny screws—standing oscillating fans, compact shelving, small carts—can be time-consuming.
We knock these out fast and correctly.

Why Hiring a Professional Saves Time, Money & Stress

Faster Assembly

Most projects we complete in a fraction of the time.

No Damage or Stripped Hardware

A single stripped cam lock can ruin an entire piece of furniture.

Safe & Level Installations

Especially important with bunk beds, fitness equipment, and tall shelves.

Done Right the First Time

No guesswork, no frustration.

If you’re putting together furniture, fitness equipment, office setups, or preparing an Airbnb, we’re here to help.

Redhawk Handyman Services

Call/Text: (405) 215-9229

www.redhawkhandymanokc.com

Serving OKC • Norman • Edmond

Furniture Assembly • Home Setup • Fitness Equipment • Airbnb Prep