Popcorn ceiling removal in Tampa costs $1.50 to $5.00 per square foot depending on scope, asbestos testing results, and finish work. Here is what drives the price and what the process actually involves.
Is it better to refinish a deck or replace it in Tampa, FL?
Summary Introduction I’m Logan Steege, licensed residential contractor and founder of Jack O’ Trades. Since 2005 I’ve rebuilt, repaired, and refinished decks across Tampa Bay—from South Tampa bungalows to Westchase, Carrollwood, Brandon, and out to the Pinellas beaches. The refinish vs replace question comes up every spring, and the right answer here isn’t the same […]
How Much Home Value Do Decks Add in Tampa?
Summary Introduction I run Jack O’ Trades, a Tampa Bay handyman and renovation company founded in 2005 by me, Logan Steege. I’m a licensed residential contractor. I spend most weeks solving practical problems in Hillsborough and Pinellas homes. That means repairing rotted ledger boards, tightening loose rails, replacing sun-baked composites, and planning decks that actually […]
What Are the Best Paint Colors for a Bathroom?
Summary I’m a local contractor with Jack O’ Trades, serving Tampa Bay bathrooms since 2005. I’ve painted and remodeled baths across Riverview, Brandon, and wider Hillsborough County. Our humidity, water quality, and light are different than what you see in national magazines. That means a color that works in Phoenix or Boston can look flat, […]
Which Renovations Add the Most Value in Tampa?
Summary Introduction I’m Logan Steege, a licensed residential contractor and the founder of Jack O’ Trades. I’ve been renovating homes across Tampa Bay since 2005—South Tampa bungalows, Carrollwood ranch houses, Town ‘N’ Country block construction, Pinellas condos, and coastal properties that ride out salt air and storm season. I work in occupied homes and full […]
What Questions Should I Ask Before Hiring a Remodeling Contractor?
Summary Introduction I’m Logan Steege, a licensed residential contractor and founder of Jack O’ Trades. I’ve worked Tampa Bay remodels since 2005, from small punch lists to full renovations. The questions you ask at the start set the tone for scope, budget, schedule, and how your home feels during the work. Tampa’s climate, building stock, […]
What Tools Do I Need for a DIY Room Painting Project?
Summary Introduction We’re a local handyman crew working across Tampa Bay, and we see the same pattern every summer: a homeowner grabs paint and a roller on Saturday morning, fights sticky walls and slow dry times by afternoon, and spends Sunday fixing drips they didn’t catch because humidity kept the paint open too long. Painting […]
How Much Does It Cost to Paint a 1,500 Sq Ft House Exterior?
Summary Introduction I’m Jack O’ Trades, a licensed handyman and contractor working across the Greater Tampa Bay Area. I paint a lot of 1,200–2,000 sq ft homes in Tampa Florida, especially stucco ranches and block bungalows. Pricing isn’t one number—it’s a set of choices based on prep, materials, and timing. Local climate and labor swings […]
What Is the 60-30-10 Rule in Painting?
Summary Introduction I paint and repair homes across Tampa Bay, from Seminole Heights bungalows to new builds in Wesley Chapel and townhomes around Channelside. Paint choices here don’t live in a vacuum. We have bright Gulf light, strong afternoon glare, and humidity that punishes the wrong finish. That changes how color and sheen behave day […]
Is It Better to Renovate or Move?
Summary Introduction I work on homes across Tampa every week. I see people weigh a new kitchen against a new address, or a second bath against a longer commute. The question looks simple, but around here the weather, insurance, flood maps, and building quirks turn it into a real decision with layers. From what I’ve […]