Home Repair Tips & Advice

Real talk about home repair from someone who's been doing it in Mountain Home for over 20 years.

Decks · October 2026

Getting Your Deck Ready for an Ozarks Winter

Our winters freeze and thaw over and over. A couple of hours this fall keeps that from opening up every crack and loose board on your deck.

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Home Maintenance · September 2026

Fall Gutter Cleaning and Drainage — Keep Water Away From Your Foundation

Oak leaves, heavy rain and Ozarks clay are a bad combination for foundations. Here's the fall checklist that keeps water where it belongs.

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Bathrooms · August 2026

Replace the Tub Surround or Remodel the Whole Bathroom? How to Decide

A dated bathroom doesn't always need a gut job. Here's how to tell whether new walls around the tub will do it — or whether the wall itself is the problem.

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Flooring · July 2026

Vinyl Plank vs Laminate in Arkansas Humidity — Which Floor Holds Up

Both look like wood. Only one shrugs off a wet mop and a humid July. Here's which floor belongs in which room in an Ozarks home.

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Masonry · June 2026

Installing Cultured Stone on Cinder Block — What You Need to Know

Do you need wire lath? A scratch coat? How much mortar can you mix at once in summer heat? Real answers from 20+ years of masonry work in Mountain Home.

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Concrete · May 2026

Why Late Spring Is the Best Time for Concrete Work in Arkansas

Temperature affects how concrete cures. Late spring in the Ozarks is the ideal window — before summer heat creates surface cracks and weak slabs.

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Decks · April 2026

Is Your Deck Safe? What to Check Before Summer

Deck problems that sat all winter don't announce themselves. Here's what to look for — and what actually needs to be fixed before you put people on it.

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Home Repair · March 2026

5 Home Repairs Mountain Home Homeowners Keep Putting Off

Small problems that turn into expensive ones. After 20 years doing home repair in the Twin Lakes area, these are the ones I see neglected most often.

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Roofing · March 2026

Metal Roof vs Shingles in Arkansas — What's Actually Worth It

The upfront cost difference is real. So is the 30-year lifespan gap. Here's an honest breakdown of both options for homeowners in the Ozarks.

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Concrete · March 2026

Why Concrete Cracks — And How to Prevent It

Most concrete cracks aren't random bad luck. They're the result of predictable mistakes made before and during the pour. Here's what actually causes it.

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