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 […]
How Does Financing a Home Renovation Work?
Summary Introduction I’m Logan Steege, a licensed handyman and renovation contractor in Tampa. Over the years, I’ve watched homeowners navigate every kind of financing path—from simple cash-funded updates to complex rehab loans with lender inspections and multiple draws. The money side shapes the project as much as design and materials do. In the Tampa Bay […]
How To Paint Bathroom Cabinets Like a Pro?
Summary Introduction I work in bathrooms across Tampa and the broader Tampa Bay area. Cabinet painting is one of those upgrades that can look simple from a distance and then chew up days if you don’t respect the prep, the materials, and the humidity. I’ve seen paint lift off thermofoil, perfectly sanded doors blush from […]
How Can I Find Reliable Kitchen Remodeling Contractors in Tampa, Florida?
Summary Introduction We’ve remodeled kitchens across Tampa Bay since 2005, from 1920s bungalows in Seminole Heights to waterfront condos in Pinellas and newer suburban builds around FishHawk and Westchase. The question we hear most at the first phone call is simple: how do you tell who’s reliable in a market crowded with options? I’m Logan […]
What Materials Do General Contractors in Tampa Recommend for Outdoor Decks?
Summary Capped polymer/PVC and high-quality composites handle Tampa’s sun and humidity best with the least maintenance. Pressure-treated pine is affordable but has the highest long-term upkeep in our climate. Fasteners, framing, and board spacing matter as much as board type in Florida weather. Heat, slipperiness, and color stability are real-world comfort and safety factors, not […]










