Advice for homeowners
Remodeling notes from Woodstock
Straight answers to the questions we get asked on estimates — costs, timing, materials, and what Georgia weather does to wood.
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Deck Resurfacing: When New Boards Are Enough
Keep the frame, replace what you walk on. Roughly half the cost of a rebuild — when the frame allows it.
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Trex or Wood? Choosing Decking in Georgia
Composite costs more up front and nothing after. Wood costs less and wants staining. Which suits your deck.
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Handyman or Specialist? Where the Line Is
Some jobs are a handyman. Some are not, and we will say which.
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Choosing an Exterior Colour in Georgia Light
The sun here is harder than the swatch assumes. Where to test, and what fades first.
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New Cabinet Hardware: What It Changes and What It Does Not
The cheapest visible change in a kitchen. And the one problem it will not solve.
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Porch Columns: Repair a Section or Replace the Column?
They rot from the bottom up. The column is usually sound six inches higher.
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What Does Stair Refinishing Cost?
A worn finish and a worn tread are different jobs. One is sanding; the other is carpentry.
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Five Questions to Ask a Deck Contractor
Five questions. The answers tell you whether the deck will still feel solid in ten years.
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How to Choose a Painting Company in Woodstock
Three quotes, three different numbers. The questions that explain the gap.
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In What Order Should a Whole-House Renovation Happen?
The order matters more than the budget. Two common sequences make people pay for the same work twice.