Daniel Mercer
Areas of Expertise: Residential Remodeling | Paint, Finishes & Home Systems
An old house can teach you more about construction than any perfectly planned project ever could.
Almost every wall I have opened had a problem behind it, like crooked framing or badly routed pipes. My first job in the trade was on a framing crew at 19, where I spent most days hauling lumber.
That job turned into an apprenticeship, and the apprenticeship into a certified Construction Manager, which I still keep current.
I spent the better part of my days running residential remodels, everything from brainstorming deck ideas to measuring cabinet dimensions.
A house so narrow that a bowling ball could roll directly from the front door to the back porch. Its the shotgun house floor plan
A shower curtain and a liner look almost the same at first glance. I get asked about the difference all the time. Shower liner vs
Occupants frequently neglect crawl spaces during building renovations but the state of this area determines interior temperatures in every season. Conditions like excessive moisture, insufficient
Your garage door is an important piece of your home’s daily use and how it looks. But when is the right time to get a
A deck changes how you use your backyard entirely. Dinners are held outside, kids enjoy a new play area, and summer evenings seem to last
Every deck has a blind spot: the open strip between the frame and the ground. Picking a look for that space rarely gets the same
A tiled shower can look great or fall apart fast, depending on the work underneath. Learning how to tile a shower takes more than sticking
Blueprints initially resemble a secret code when you first unfold them. Lines cross, circles cluster near walls, and tiny arcs pop up where you least
Structural changes completely reshape how a house functions, flows, and retains long-term value. Deciding where to allocate capital requires balancing daily usability with true financial
A warm bath at the end of a hard day can feel like pure relief. But not every tub gives you that deep, cozy soak
A hip roof is a roof where all four sides slope downward toward the exterior walls, meeting neatly at the top instead of ending in
Roofing choices made during a renovation can create extra work beyond the roof itself. They affect the insulation, ventilation, and interior finishing that follows. Across
