FeaturedDecks
8 min readCustom Deck Builder in Middletown, NJ: How the Job Goes
Footings, permits, salt air hardware, and the order we build in. Here is what actually happens when you hire us to build a deck in Middletown.
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Notes From the Job Site
Straight talk about remodeling and deck building in Monmouth County, written from 40 years of doing the work.
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FeaturedKitchens
8 min readKitchen Remodel Cost in New Jersey: Where the Money Goes
Cabinets, layout changes, plumbing moves, and what we find behind the wall. Here is what moves the number on a kitchen job, in plain terms.
Basements
8 min readWet Basement After Heavy Rain in NJ: How to Keep It Dry
Water in the basement after a storm usually starts outside the house. Here is how we track it down and what has to be right before you finish the space.
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8 min readChoosing a Remodeling Contractor in New Jersey: 10 Questions
License numbers, insurance, written scopes, deposits, and who is actually on site. Ten questions that tell you almost everything before you sign.
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7 min readExterior Trim Maintenance for Coastal Homes in Monmouth County
Salt air, wind, and sun are hard on fascia, soffits, and casings. Here is how we inspect trim, catch rot early, and decide what to replace.
Read articleDoors and Windows
7 min readDrafty Windows and Sticking Doors: What These Signs Mean
A door that will not latch and a window you can feel from the couch are telling you something. Here is how to read the signs before you buy anything.
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