Wow, time flies...

It's been a busy spring/summer, many projects have been completed since I took that picture below.

Getting homes/condos ready for sale has been a common theme this year, and I expect that to continue. It's very hard to compete with other sellers when your home has no or few upgrades. Also, getting homes prepared for new tenants is also a big demand.

Bathroom Remodel

Wow, business is booming! Here is one of our current projects, (2 bathroom remodels) slated to be completed March 31st.

Winter home improvement projects.

Painting projects have been very popular this winter. For the do-it-yourselfer's (or DYI's) out there it can be a relatively low-cost way to make a dramatic change to your indoor environment. You might be surprised how difficult painting can be if you want a good result, especially if you've never painted before. Here are some tips that can help make things go more smoothly. :)

1. Don't by cheap paint. Cheap paint does a poor job of "hiding" what's underneath (imperfections in the wall and old paint, for example). Therefore you will need to apply several coats to get a consistent color and finish. You may need to buy roughly twice the amount of paint than if you had bought good quality paint to begin with.
2. Buy good a quality brush (2" tapered edging brush) and roller refills. The quality of your equipment makes a big difference in the quality of the final result and makes "cutting in" straight lines much easier. Be sure to thoroughly clean your brush immediately after you are done to help it last as long as possible.
3. Choose neutral paint colors for faster resale. If you are planning on selling your house, I highly recommend using neutral tone colors. It will appeal to the widest audience. Loud colors will attract some, but turn off everyone else. You can't afford to shrink your potential buyer pool just because you love "Cherry Red" or "Plum". Also painting the trim/ceiling and replacing switch and outlet cover plates can make a big difference in the overall finished product.
4. Mind the details. Remove wall plates, fixtures (when possible), and patch/sand holes and dents. Tape over what you can't remove. Nothing makes a paint job look sloppier than painted-over wall plates and painted fixtures, with dents/holes and unsanded spackle.
5. Take your time. Be aware of your surroundings and paint slow and steady. The faster you try to go, the bigger the mess you are likely to make. (And therefore take longer to finish the job.) Don't get so involved with painting that you forget to move the drop cloth, step in your paint tray, or otherwise spill paint. Even if you are using a drop cloth you have to be careful. A single drop of paint on the cloth then transferred to the bottom of your shoe, and soon to every step you take.
   
6. Accidents happen. The trick is to clean up a paint spill immediately. It's not a bad idea to keep a damp cloth or sponge handy.

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Villages of Devonshire, Alpharetta, GA. Juice Bar Remodel including wallpaper removal, new paint, wainscoting, new appliance installation, worked hand-in-hand with interior designer, new tile flooring.

Custom-Built Arbor built according to customer specs.

Bathroom Tile Remodel using Ceramic Diamond Pattern and Glass Tile accent.

Custom Granite Tile Kitchen Counter with undermount sink.

Custom Kitchen Remodel included new cabinets with custom mouldings and granite tile counter top, ceramic tile floors, new appliances, minor electrical and plumbing.

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Having a reliable handyman to assist with getting your houses ready for sale or rental is a key dream team member that all real estate investors need. Let me help you get your houses ready for sale or resale while you focus on finding great deals. Call Andrew Jones at (770) 664-6215 or email andrew.jones@atlantapropertymatters.com for more information. Or visit our website at www.atlantapropertymatters.com. I can provide the following services to assist homeowners and real estate investors:

• flooring installation
  
• tile installation and repair
  
• siding installation and repair
  
• painting
  
• minor electrical
  
• minor plumbing
  
• deck build and repair
  
• fence build and repair
  
• general carpentry
  
• pressure washing
  
• and more

You may also be interested in seeing deals that real estate wholesalers and investor friendly real estate agents and brokers post and James analyzes on the Atlanta Real Estate Resources site. He shows you how he looks at and analyzes real estate investor deals, primarily from an income approach to investing.

My first blog...

I know, welcome to the 21st century. I guess this will be kind of journal for me and my business. We can look back at it years from now and say "wow, look how far we've come!".