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The articles here cover some of my personal experiences and opionions on home remodeling. 

Door installation in Placerville, CA

Door installation in Placerville, CA

Is it time for you to get a new door?Signs you may be due for a new doorDrafty cold air coming into your house which cause high energy billsTo increase curb appealHinges and the door knobs are rustyDoor does not close and latch properlyWhatever the reason is, a new...

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Door installation in Placerville, CA

Door installation in Placerville, CA

Is it time for you to get a new door?Signs you may be due for a new doorDrafty cold air coming into your house which cause high energy billsTo increase curb appealHinges and the door knobs are rustyDoor does not close and latch properlyWhatever the reason is, a new...

Why you should use the right mask for interior painting

Why you should use the right mask for interior painting

I did a recent paint job inside a clients home in Placerville, CA. I used a surgical mask to protect myself from the fumes that get released from fresh paint. Also called Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC), which is found in many paints. The surgical mask was not enough...

When to upgrade your kitchen faucet

When to upgrade your kitchen faucet

  Our new house had no dishwasher    When my wife and I bought our house the home did not have a dishwasher (we still don't). The current kitchen faucet is working decently but the movement of the head is very limited. It also takes some strength to move it...

Toilet installation with bidet attachment

Toilet installation with bidet attachment

You know that a new toilet save you money on your water bill. But is it enough savings for you to notice? Why a bidet installation will save you even more While a a new toilet will save water usage, an attachment of a bidet will save even more on not having to...

How we flipped our 19th century home into a profitable Airbnb

How we flipped our 19th century home into a profitable Airbnb

After my wife and I got married in the summer of 2020 we were without a home. But I did own a small home in Montana from my military service. The house was occupied by my old roommate who was taking care of the place (Or lack thereof). After a few months of us living...

Fence Repair in Placerville, CA

Fence Repair in Placerville, CA

Do you live in the Placerville area and need a fence repair? If yes, you have found the right place. I have repaired many fences and broken gates.  If a fence is leaning This happens when the post is rotten from water damage close to the ground.    The fence post can...