Introducing Shawn Livingston, Our Go-To Handyman

Cobb County and Metro Atlanta Real Estate Video Blog with Jennifer and Tim Cowan

Today, I would like to introduce you to Shawn Livingston with Total Home Repair. Shawn is a great handyman, and he’ll give you a few tips on preventing wood rot and water damage.

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As part of our ‘Vendors You Should Know’ series, I would like to introduce Shawn Livingston with Total Home Repair. Shawn is a great handyman and today, we’ll discuss a common issue facing many Georgia homeowners: wood rot.

Georgia’s climate is very harsh on wood. If you don’t maintain the outside of your house properly, the sun will beat down on your home and flake the paint. Once the wood is exposed to the weather, water can set in and cause wood rot.

In order to prevent wood rot, you need to maintain the trim around your windows by properly caulking the trim and joints. You should also make sure to paint your home on a regular basis to prevent water from getting into any cracks.

Sometimes, fixing wood rot is very simple. All you have to do is take off the piece that has rotted and replace it. However, if you leave wood rot alone for too long, it can become a real problem. The entire window frame can get rotted and water can get into your home.

If you leave wood rot alone
for too long, it can become a
major issue.

Water damage is a common problem that Shawn sees in homes. If you don’t clean out your gutters, leaves will get stuck in your downspout, causing water to get stuck in your roof and in the eaves. Like wood rot, this is easy to prevent—just make sure that you clean out your gutters.

If you have any issues with your home, you can call Shawn at [phone] or email him at [e-mail]. He will come out for a free estimate and get your home into tip-top shape.

As always, if you have any real estate questions, give me a call or send me an email. I would be happy to help you!