Lucas Mcdowell's All Around The Home LLC

11/11/2025

Be sure to thank a Veteran today!

10/31/2025

Hope everyone has a safe and fun Halloween 🎃

09/01/2023

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02/23/2022

I average roughly 20-30 calls a year from this!

Ever hear of Truss Uploft?

11/25/2021

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

11/01/2021

Deck update pictures

11/01/2021

Had a call for an assessment of a deck that was " Repaired" previously by a handy man he replaced all the post and added some. While doing my assessment I noted the deck still had sway from side to side. Typical with 2nd story decks, but fixable with bracing. Then I noticed 2 post installed that had no purpose being there. While checking on the primary post I noticed one outside post was spliced at the header. Handyman had rubbed dirt on the splice to hide the seam.
So yesterday I go to replace the 1 post, remove the other 2 not needed post and add the needed bracing. Wow did I get surprised, this guy decided that structural post only needed to be in the ground 6 inches with maybe a 1/2 bag of concreteper post. So imagine being on a second story deck 10 feet off the ground and the only thing holding it up are (3) 4x4 post placed in the ground 6 inches. Needless to say we ended up adding temporary supports, digging 3 new holes for 3 new post down a minimum of 42 inches and have 15 bags of concrete to hold things in place. The boys and I stayed to 6:30 -7:00 last night we couldn't see anymore cause it was dark.
I'll post tonight the before pictures and tomorrow the after.
Oh did I mention this house is supposed to close in less than a week?

10/19/2021

HAPPY TUESDAY!

With the seasons changing, we are approaching that time of year for recommended seasonal prep.
My top five checklist:

#5 Clean gutters and downspouts

#4 Clean windows and doors and inspect for damage and wood rot

#3 Do a visual check of roof for missing or damaged shingles, large dips or humps ( binoculars are helpful sometimes for this)

2 # Disconnect hoses from hose bibs to avoid a frozen hose bib and water main breaks.

#1 Inspect furnace
- Change filters
- Inspect for gas or water leaks
- Be sure furnace starts and ignites
- Change thermostat batteries ( if thermostat uses them)
- If at any time you feel uncomfortable, please call a qualified HVAC company to complete this inspection.

This simple checklist can lead to saving you from a surprise emergency service call and unwanted damages to your home.

Have a great week!

10/15/2021

HAPPY FRIDAY, HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!

10/14/2021

I want to thank everyone for looking to me for help with your projects. Please bear with me as we work through the increased workload to get to your projects.