Introducing Shawn Livingston, Our Go-To Handyman

Today, I would like to introduce you to Shawn Livingston with Total Home Repair. Shawn is a great handyman, and he’ll give you a few tips on preventing wood rot and water damage.

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As part of our ‘Vendors You Should Know’ series, I would like to introduce Shawn Livingston with Total Home Repair. Shawn is a great handyman and today, we’ll discuss a common issue facing many Georgia homeowners: wood rot.

Georgia’s climate is very harsh on wood. If you don’t maintain the outside of your house properly, the sun will beat down on your home and flake the paint. Once the wood is exposed to the weather, water can set in and cause wood rot.

In order to prevent wood rot, you need to maintain the trim around your windows by properly caulking the trim and joints. You should also make sure to paint your home on a regular basis to prevent water from getting into any cracks.

Sometimes, fixing wood rot is very simple. All you have to do is take off the piece that has rotted and replace it. However, if you leave wood rot alone for too long, it can become a real problem. The entire window frame can get rotted and water can get into your home.

If you leave wood rot alone
for too long, it can become a
major issue.

Water damage is a common problem that Shawn sees in homes. If you don’t clean out your gutters, leaves will get stuck in your downspout, causing water to get stuck in your roof and in the eaves. Like wood rot, this is easy to prevent—just make sure that you clean out your gutters.  

If you have any issues with your home, you can call Shawn at (770) 315-5917 or email him at TotalHomeRepairServices@gmail.com. He will come out for a free estimate and get your home into tip-top shape.

As always, if you have any real estate questions, give me a call or send me an email. I would be happy to help you!

Check Out Our List of Wonderful Vendors: Part 1

Over the next few weeks, I’m going to share a few of my favorite local vendors with you. Today I’m here with Steve Payment from Flooring Direct to discuss how he takes the hassle out of the flooring process.

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Over the years, I have worked with many wonderful vendors. Recently, I decided to start a series to introduce all of these great people to you, my clients.

Today, I want to introduce you to Steve Payment with Flooring Direct. Whether you are preparing your home for the market or it is simply time to update your carpet, tile, or hardwood floors, Steve is the guy to call.

One of the great things about working with Steve is you don’t have to worry about driving out to the showroom. Steve has a mobile showroom so he can bring all of the samples right to you, which takes all of the hassle out of the floor buying process.

Steve can bring samples directly to you, keeping the hassle out of the whole process.

Steve has wood, tile, vinyl, and carpet available to freshen up your home. The number one thing you can do to make your home more appealing to buyers is to update your flooring. “We have products that will meet your needs without breaking your budget,” says Steve. “Because we have a mobile showroom, our costs are low.”

Even if you are not planning on selling your home soon, now is a great time to update your flooring. If you want carpeting, one of the latest trends is to choose a carpet with a little fleck in it. That way, any accidents that might happen are less visible. If you are interested in tile, one of the more popular things to do these days is to get a tile that looks like hardwood. Of course, Steve also offers hardwood floorings to customers.

If you have any questions for Steve, give him a call at 678-923-4327. He will sit down with you for a free consultation and help you pick an item that meets your needs and expectations. One of the reasons I love working with Steve is that his costs are 20% to 40% less than getting flooring from a big box store.

I will introduce you to four more fantastic vendors over the next few weeks, so keep an eye out. In the meantime, if you have any real estate questions, just give me a call or send me an email. I would be happy to help you!