Matthew Stefanovich

A weathered deck can make an otherwise welcoming entry feel tired. Faded boards, worn railings, and an uneven finish were showing their age on this Salem, Oregon property. Handyman State LLC gave the deck some needed attention with repairs and fresh stain. The before-and-after photos show the change: weathered wood gives way to a warm, consistent finish across the steps, deck boards, posts, and railings. A Closer Look at the Transformation In the before photo, the existing finish had worn...

Plumbing repairs sometimes require opening a wall to reach the pipes behind it. Once the plumbing work is done, those openings still need attention. For this project in Sublimity, Oregon, Handyman State LLC repaired several drywall openings, from smaller access holes near plumbing connections to a long section of garage wall. These photos show the work at different stages, including patch installation, joint compound application, and texture work. Drywall repair progress along a garage wall...

A front door can set the tone for an entire home. For this project, a beige entryway got a fresh look with a rich red finish that highlights the door’s decorative details and glass panels. The original door already had plenty of character. Its patterned glass, raised panels, and ornamental trim gave us a beautiful starting point. A change in color brought those features into focus while keeping the familiar style of the entrance. The original beige entryway, the door during painting, and the...