Notes from the job site.

Plain answers on basements, bathrooms, drywall and floors for Atlanta homeowners. The first guides are being written now and will be posted here.

Guides in the works

The questions homeowners ask us most, answered one at a time.

Freshly finished drywall in a bright room
Drywall

Level 1 through level 5: drywall finishes explained

Not every wall needs a level 5 skim coat. Which finish each room calls for, and what each level costs.

Wood flooring planks laid in a room
Flooring

Luxury vinyl plank vs. hardwood in Georgia humidity

Atlanta summers are hard on floors. How the two most popular options handle moisture, and where each one belongs.

A tiled shower with a glass panel
Bathroom remodeling

Waterproofing: the part of your shower you will never see

Most shower failures start behind the tile. What a proper waterproofing system looks like, and the shortcuts to watch for.

A ceiling being smoothed and repainted
Drywall

Popcorn ceiling removal: what to expect

Timeline, dust control and cost for smoothing a textured ceiling, plus when skim coating over it is the better call.

A subfloor being prepared before new flooring
Flooring

Why subfloor prep is half the job

A flat, dry, solid subfloor is what keeps new flooring quiet and gap-free. How we check yours before installing.

A finished bathroom with a tub and tile surround
Bathroom remodeling

How long does a bathroom remodel take?

A realistic week-by-week schedule from demo to punch list, and the two things that cause delays.

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