"I had an old, massive chimney built years ago with the wrong brick, it was crumbling off my house. Most chimney repair contractors were quoting me upwards of 30, 40, 50k. Justin worked with me to find a solution which would cost me less than half of that and still ensure the longevity and safety of my chimney/house. It took a while to get done, we had to wait for the right weather but the outcome was fantastic and working with Justin was an easy, smooth and enjoyable process."
"Nick was extremely busy but took time to come introduce himself and look at the job. He replaced some rotting boards on the house and around our woodstove pipe. He did excellent work and came when he said he would be there. I will recommend him to anyone else who is looking for a builder."
"Hazen and his crew are super reliable, hard working and reasonably priced. They have helped me on a variety of services like regular snow removal and moving/hauling support. Finding them was a huge relief as they offer so many needed services and have always come to the rescue when I’ve needed them. Highly recommend."
"David, did a good job completing what was asked. Reason for not five stars is clean up and took longer than expected which might not be fair waiting in siding."
I am the owner of Stowebury Home & Grounds, a Waterbury, VT-based property care and construction company proudly serving clients within 50 miles of Waterbury. I bring hands-on craftsmanship — trained through Yestermorrow Design/Build School — to everything from handyman repairs and seasonal grounds care to custom carpentry and outbuildings. Our carpentry work spans interior and exterior projects, with a focus on sustainable materials wherever we can.\n\nWe do both structural builds and interior finish work — from custom workshops and barns built from the ground up, to interior carpentry including siding, decking, and flooring installation and repair. We also handle drywall installation and repair, from full rooms to patch-and-match jobs on existing walls, along with custom cabinetry and furniture built to fit each client's specific space and needs.
"Adam did a great job replacing split log siding and repairing rot behind the logs,replaced trim and adjusted doors. He also installed gutters to prevent figure damage. It looks great."
Trampoline Assembly questions, answered by experts
DIY is possible for small sets. Professional installation ensures safety and compliance with manufacturer guidelines.
If your seedlings have reached a few inches in height and the weather outside has stabilized to where you’re no longer seeing overnight temperatures below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, it may be time to start hardening them off to get them ready to be planted in the garden.
It’s usually possible to install a playground yourself, but we don’t recommend it. Playground construction can be complicated and involves moving large, heavy, and bulky components into place while you affix them to other pieces. Not only is the work physically demanding, but any mistakes could reduce the lifespan of your playground and potentially put any children who use the equipment at risk of injury. It’s relatively inexpensive to hire a professional playground installer, and it’s usually worth the investment, if only for the peace of mind it provides.
Costs depend on equipment size, site preparation, and additional features like soft ground covering.
The time to install your basketball hoop depends on the type of hoop you're installing.
For in-ground hoops, it's best to allow at least five days total for the entire process, which includes any utility marking, hole excavation, anchor placement, concrete pouring and setting, and final setup of the hoop itself.
The time to set up a mounted basketball hoop is significantly shorter, with most projects completed in just a few hours.
The Saint Albans, VT homeowners’ guide to trampoline assembly services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
If you’re not keen on spending your afternoon assembling flat-pack furniture, bring in the professionals. How much does furniture assembly cost? It can be shockingly affordable.
In-ground trampolines may seem safer at a glance than above-ground trampolines. But whenever feet leave the ground, some level of risk enters the picture. We’ve broken down the things you should consider when choosing between the two models.
Not sure how to hire a playground installation company? Learn what to ask, qualifications to check, and how to find the right pro for your backyard project.
