Flooring · 7 min read
LVP vs engineered hardwood in a Texas home
One of these is right for most Austin homes. It is not always the more expensive one.
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What we'd tell you at the kitchen table.
Real numbers, Central Texas specifics, and the parts most contractors would rather you didn't ask about. Written for people deciding whether to spend the money at all — not just for people ready to hire.
Selling · 6 min
Should you paint before selling your house?
Some rooms return every dollar. Some return nothing. Here is which is which in the Austin market.
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Painting · 6 min
How long does exterior paint really last in the Texas sun?
Manufacturers say 10 years. Central Texas says otherwise — and the west wall says it loudest.
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Cost · 7 min
How much does it cost to paint a house in Austin?
Real 2026 numbers for Greater Austin — and the reason one quote comes in at $4,000 and the next at $9,000 for the same house.
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Rather just ask us directly?
Dustin walks the job with you and gives you a real number — usually the same day, and with no obligation attached to it.