Country Rugged

07/30/2026

20 hours. Two days. One very grateful couple.

This week I had the privilege of helping an elderly couple reclaim the yard they once took pride in maintaining themselves.

Over the years, it had simply become too much for them to keep up with. My goal wasn’t just to mow the lawn—it was to bring their property back to life.

Over two full days (about 20 hours) I completed:

🌿 Complete lawn mowing and cleanup
🌿 Extensive hand weeding throughout the property
🌿 Hedge and shrub trimming
🌿 Edging around landscaping and walkways
🌿 Restored and cleaned the rose garden
🌿 Cleaned and refreshed the garden beds
🌿 Cleared weeds from the flagstone patio and paver areas
🌿 Cleaned benches and outdoor sitting areas
🌿 Trimmed around fruit trees and ornamental landscaping
🌿 Cleared overgrown side yards and difficult-to-reach areas
🌿 Hauled away debris and left everything neat and ready to enjoy again

It wasn’t all easy…

At one point I accidentally disturbed a yellow jacket nest hidden beneath an overgrown shrub and got a few painful reminders that landscaping can have its surprises! Thankfully I was able to get everything under control and keep moving.

Seeing the transformation and watching the homeowners smile when they walked outside made every hour worthwhile.

I treat every property like it’s my own—whether it’s a major restoration, home repair, or regular maintenance. Helping people enjoy their homes again is one of the best parts of this job.

Thank you, George, for trusting Country Rugged Construction LLC with your home.

Built on Faith. Lasting Results.

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07/30/2026

07/30/2026

Another challenging project in the books!

This balcony restoration has been much more than simply replacing caulk and grout. The goal has been to restore the balconies correctly while also helping diagnose a long-standing water intrusion issue.

Here’s what has gone into this project:

✔️ Removed deteriorated perimeter caulking
✔️ Removed failed grout and re-grouted entire balconies for a consistent finish
✔️ Applied new color-matched exterior sealant
✔️ Sealed all railing penetrations with clear exterior sealant
✔️ Hand cleaned each balcony before and after repairs
✔️ Removed grout haze for a clean finished appearance
✔️ Carefully removed a bonded anti-slip aggregate from one balcony so it can match the others (a much bigger job than expected!)
✔️ Performed moisture testing and water intrusion diagnostics using professional tools, including a moisture meter, drain test plug, and borescope camera, to help identify the source of the leak

Sometimes the work homeowners don’t see is what makes the biggest difference. Taking the time to investigate the cause of a problem instead of just covering it up is an important part of doing the job right.

Every project is an opportunity to learn something new, improve my skills, and deliver quality workmanship I’m proud to stand behind.

Thank you, Flo, for trusting Country Rugged Construction LLC with your home.

Built on Faith. Lasting Results.

07/30/2026

Installed a new Andersen storm door, assembled and installed the frame, adjusted the closer and latch, trimmed the exterior roofing trim for proper door clearance, sealed with exterior caulk, cleaned the work area, and blew off the front deck for a finished look.

07/30/2026

Just installed this storm door for my customer! They absolutely loved it and said they needed it