Exterior painting in Tampa fails from bad prep, not bad paint. Here’s the full prep process for stucco homes in the Tampa Bay area — and why spring is the right time.
How Much Does Popcorn Ceiling Removal Cost in Tampa, FL?
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 Should You Ask Before Booking a Master Bathroom Remodel in Tampa, FL?
A South Tampa couple’s master bathroom remodel started with a leaking valve and a stack of bids. The questions they asked before signing the contract changed what the project ended up costing and how long it took.
What Tools Do I Really Need for Interior Painting in Tampa, FL?
A Seminole Heights bedroom repaint, a cloudy second coat, and the small handful of tools — most of them under $25 — that decide whether interior paint actually holds up in Tampa humidity.
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 […]