The power of THREE!!! and a new truck!

greetings!! 

here we are it's almost MAY OF  2022 already!! how the heck did that happen?

FAST, that's how!!

Last year my top line revenue grew by about 33%   ...... Not bad for my second year in business, right?  We have managed to stay busy, steady all year, and for that, I could not be prouder! 

So for the last three years now, I've been working for myself, and I have one solo (but badass) employee. we have tried numerous times to add another to the team!! As you may or may not know,  I worked various construction jobs around here and Portland for about 20 years. Lanae started helping me part time while she took care of a quadriplegic at night,  when he suddenly passed away, she went full time, and that was about 3 years ago now! 

well I think we finally struck gold two weeks ago!!  Thomas is now on the team, he is learning this trade thing, and he is doing really well. He comes to work with a positive attitude, and ready to learn and listen!! It is a great feeling, to have confidence in the schedule, to not be stressed out about falling behind should one of the two of us get sick or injured!!! 

We are an army of three now, and I'm excited to see what the future holds. 

Our most recent project is a 450 square foot 2nd story trex deck. the deck board color is island mist, and they are getting cedar railing with black aluminum ballusters.  we should be done by the end of the week, next week. 

the original deck that was there, was definitely not to code and very unsafe. our clients are so excited to be able to use their outdoor space!! It's coming along beautifully, and I'm sure they will get many years from this deck, as it is built above and beyond code requirements. the new building inspector in warrenton had all praises for us, when we had two inspections. It's so nice to hear other people in the industry compliment our work!!  I mean, I KNOW it's great, and it's clean, and above and beyond what the "majority" of people do. but with the price of labor and materials, these days, I want to make sure things last as long as possible. if there's anything I can do, to make it last a LITTLE longer, I'm going to do that, because THAT is what I would want at MY HOUSE. 

When you hire US, you're hiring an army of Three, but we are an actual army!!

if you see us out and about, say hello! welcome Thomas to the team! we are so happy to have him!

I also took the leap and got a full size truck! I loooooove it! After looking at how much i spent on repairs to the Dakota in the last year, average was 500$ a month plus the payment. We paid the last 1200 on the Dakota and traded it in. I looked around a week or so and fell In love with a 2019 F150 with 20K miles. Has a 3.5 turbo V6. Pretty cool. 😍 no more renting a uhaul truck to pick up scaffolding, or heavy or bulky items. I'm already using less gas too! 

As of the end of April of 2022, our next available start date, is July 6th 

If you'd like to get an estimate, or have any questions, please don't hesitate to email or text me, and I will gladly get back to you with a ballpark estimate, or even a contract, and I will provide references, of previous clients as well!! As always THANKS for reading, THANKS for supporting living wages and small  businesses!! 

Cowan Custom Finishing

CCB  225044

503-791-7473

acowan1216@gmail.com

property Lines article Published June 2021

Property Lines article 

Published June 2021

Cowan Custom Finishing

Cowan Custom Finishing, based out of Warrenton, is a small, two-person operation, but for clients, that translates into tangible benefits.

From the moment a client contacts the company about a custom deck or fence to the moment it’s completed, they are working with either owner Amber Cowan or her trade partner LaNae Long, who have a shared passion not only for the craft itself but for helping others reach their optimal quality of life as well. That leads to an unparalleled level of transparency, communication and commitment to excellence.

“That’s kind of the way we do things,” Cowan said. “If we would feel comfortable doing it at our house, then we go for it.”

Guided by that philosophy, her goal is to help homeowners develop renovation projects that are attainable, affordable and long-lasting.

Developing a business partnership

Cowan started her business in 2019 after working roughly 20 years in the industry. She started in the union, doing a stint in Portland, before moving back to the Oregon Coast and working with other residential construction companies. Over the years, she gained experience ordering materials and products, scheduling and leading site crews.

Eventually, she decided to go into business for herself, and it wasn’t too long before she had gained enough clients to bring on an employee. Long, who worked seven years as an in-home caregiver, was the perfect fit.

The bedside manners, communication skills and attention to detail she developed as a caregiver translated into a high level of customer service and respect for clients. Plus, her father was a contractor and business owner, so she was no stranger to the industry.

“I knew exactly the stress I was putting myself into before I got into it,” she said, adding she’s picked up additional skills from Cowan along the way. “Because she has so much knowledge, I’m being taught the right way the first time. … With each job, we get better and better.”

Together, the women specialize in decks, fences, doors, windows and siding, along with occasional rot repair, and serve the entire Clatsop County region, along with outlying communities in Oregon. They feel honing a few distinct services is a better approach than attempting to do it all.

“It’s good to specialize, because then you really get good at what you’re doing, and you can produce the best of the best,” Cowan said.

If they are contacted about a job and they don’t feel it’s a right fit, they are happy to refer the prospective client to another small, local business that specializes in whatever service is being requested.

“We want you to get the best job for what you need done,” Long said.

Providing Multiple Solutions

Along with transparency, they put an emphasis on clear scheduling and communication, whether they’re working on a project that’s $500 or $5,000.

“[Clients] will know when we’re at the house, or if we’re not, why we’re not there,” Cowan said. “If you’re upfront with people, they’re really receptive.”

They also approach their craft with a problem-solving mindset and a desire to help clients find a solution that fits their project priorities and their budget.

“I communicate what my plan is and how I feel like we need to tackle the problem, depending on what it is,” Cowan said. “We try to give more than one option.”

If the initial project proposal isn’t within the budget range of the client, Cowan comes up with alternatives or gives them a breakdown of costs so they can see where they might cut back. Cowan and Long are also willing to answer questions and let clients contribute to certain aspects of a project, such as a demolition, to help them stay within budget.

On average, most renovations or deck additions take about a week to complete and sit in the $5,000 range, but some bigger, custom projects can require about two to four weeks.

Besides helping clients solve problems and improve their quality of life, Cowan demonstrates her commitment to the success of her business and the health of her community in other ways.

Cowan Custom Finishing sponsored a local youth baseball team this year, and in 2019, they rebuilt a bus stop at 4th Street in Warrenton that had been torn down. About 40 kids use the bus stop in the winter, so Cowan and Long spearheaded community fundraising for materials and donated labor to rebuild the structure.

Cowan also established a profit-sharing system, which ensures Long is fairly compensated for her work and establishes a business partner-type relationship.

“I don’t know why more people don’t do it,” Cowan said. “It’s a way you can make your employees feel invested in your company.”

By Katherine Lacaze

“It’s good to specialize, because then you really get good at what you’re doing, and you can produce the best of the best.”

As always,  if you'd like to get an estimate,  please send me a message or email with your project details and address,  and I'll send you a ballpark estimate!!! And references!!!

Thanks for supporting living wage jobs and small businesses!!! Thanks for keeping your money in your community!!!!

YES, TWO WOMEN DO ALLLL THE WORK!!!

 Good morning out there, internet land!!!

last week, while doing some job measures, it occurred to me when someone actually asked, and no it's not the first time I have been asked, but 

DO YOU GUYS DO THE WORK OR IS SOMEONE ELSE COMING??

well, lets start out with this.... I (amber cowan) have worked construction since i was 18 years old, and even before that, helping my dad with various things around the house and for friends. I used a skill saw for the first time when I was 11 years old. my dad was at work, and my mom knew I was always doing things with him out in the shop. so when she HEARD IT RUNNING, she asked, 

are you allowed to use that saw?       I LIED and said, oh yeah, dad lets me ALL THE TIME!!! well, I knew I better get EVERYTHING CUT THAT I NEED CUT cuz I"M done for, when dad gets home!!  I was building a tree fort, with my friends. and yes, i was indeed grounded when dad got home! I think he was secretly impressed, I still had all my fingers. 

Anyway, I attended Tongue point job corps in april of 2000, I graduated in august of 2001 (and I guess it's worth mentioning, I met my husband, there, too. he drives log truck, though! we don't work together)

I started out in the portland carpenter's union, in august of 2001. worked various jobs in astoria and portland, until I just didn't like it anymore. Living in a hotel room during the week, ETC. The guys I worked with were less than welcoming sometimes, especially because I got my own room. some were great guys, too though. a few of them would've taken a bullet for me, and I for them. 

In 2005 I worked for DK windows, about 4 years, Kiwi Glass about one year, Kirk Faucett,(general contractor) about two years , performed all the maintenance and clean outs for ten years at my grandparents' 8 unit apartments in seaside, Brother's door and trim in seaside, bergeson contruction in there somewhere, too. MANY bosses told me I should get my contractor's license. I first tried in 2015, but studying while watching pancreatic cancer steal my grandma was too hard. 

In December of 2018 I decided to get serious, and I took my test. I only missed four questions!!

so I started my company in January of 2019. well it wasn't too long before I realized I was going to NEED HELP, and FAST... and I KNEW good help was incredibly hard to find. (understatement)

I live in alder manor mobile home park. This is not my long term plan, but I don't just want a HUGE MORTGAGE we can't afford, either. My plan is to buy a buildable lot, and build some storage units, and a duplex. maybe some short term RV spaces? who knows. we need 30-50% CASH DOWN to buy a lot. they are 150K or so, for what would work. so here we are saving money! I KNOW we would be cash positive within the first year, maybe even 6 months. 

Back on the subject......

my neighbor across the street, LaNae, well we were already VERY good friends. We took our kids to the park together, and other holiday functions. when you live 20 feet from somebody, you get to know them!!! 

 I knew she did in home care for an elderly gentleman, so AT FIRST she was going to just help "part time"    She also had a son when she was 17, and struggled just as much as I have, just a different struggle. my point is, SHE KNEW HOW TO WORK, and I could TEACH HER THE REST!!! I can't teach someone to give a shit, I can't teach someone to WANT TO DO A GOOD JOB... I can't teach someone to be motivated by money! but I can teach anyone how to read prints, a tape measure, how to build a deck, ETC.

a couple weeks pass by with her part time help, and things were going well. her client she cared for daily, unexpectedly passed away! well this was maybe good timing, maybe EVERYTHING Happens for a reason??

she was all of a sudden FULL TIME, and we were in the thick of it!! It was a daily battle. I had NO PROBLEM paying her a little more than she was making previously, PLUS A PROFIT PERCENTAGE, because I wanted her to FEEL EMPOWERED, wanted her to KNOW that she was in charge of her own destiny, TOO!! if she could help "sell " jobs, and help come in under budget, I had NO PROBLEM sharing the "wealth" (or lack of, for that mattter) I knew we could do it. Look at all these idiots that don't  even do a GOOD JOB!! I knew we could do a good job for people, I knew we could make good money, and EVENTUALLY GET OUT OF ALDER MANOR!!!!

we learned a LOT OF LESSONS THAT FIRST YEAR!!!!! Especially that first winter. I didn't know if we were going to make it. I even broke a bone in my left foot and limped on it a good 6 or 8 months before I finally caved and got an xray. sure enough, it was broken. good thing I had such GOOD HELP!! I would have never made it on my own.  I'm incredibly lucky to have such good help, and we will continue to CONQUER our goals!! I just know it!! 

 WE DID IT WE MADE IT!!!! and now it's been almost THREE YEARS....

but we still have a lot of people, ask,,,,

when do the workers get here??

WE ARE THE WORKERS!!!!

I wanted to explain all of that, just in case you were wondering. LaNae and I work well together, as I'm sure the reviews and pictures tell their own story. Stay tuned for all our progress!!!  I will continue to be transparent with our success and struggles. We are REAL. We do our jobs to the very best of our ability, we don't leave until you are in LOVE with your project. We are not the cheapest in town, but we are by far not the most expensive, either. 

YES WOMEN POWER!!!!!

Thanks for all your support!!! thanks for supporting LIVING WAGES!!!! and our dreams!!!!

If you'd like an estimate, please shoot me a text or email and I'll gladly send references AND a ballpark estimate!!! 

503-791-7473

acowan1216@gmail.com

we are now licensed in WASHINGTON STATE!!!!

Trex deck by the astoria bridge

 2nd story deck we recently finished, in ASTORIA. 

it's a beautiful deck. it's a gorgeous view, as well. 

So first came the demo........ the old one the posts beneath had rotted out, due to pouring a sidewalk down below, and nothing separating the wood from the concrete. 

After demo, we went with the same ledger board, and added to it, due to it being it good shape, and it was flashed very well. we put another 2x8 pressure treated joist on top of it, added a piece of L flashing, against the house covering the new "gap" between the two boards. we used LEDGER LOK bolts, one in each bay (every 12 inches). 

Framing took about a week, off scaffolding and ladders. 

we braced up EVERY upright post, which you can't really see unless you look at the pictures that are looking UP at the finished deck. 

We basically followed the old outline, the deck had before. we used 4x10 Pressure treated beams, and 2x8 Joists, 13 inches on center. then we covered EVERY JOIST with this butyl tape, it's like flashing. and what it does is PREVENT THE JOISTS FROM ROTTING OUT.

not every company does this. but, I think it makes a HUGE difference in how long your deck lasts. the number one place we SEE rot, when demo of an old deck happens, is right where the deck boards are clipped down, then pine needles and everything else, gets stuck in there, holds moisture and rots out 

we put solid blocking where our "picture frame" outside board goes. and we always start with that, then have no seams across the deck. we do a split in the middle of the picture frame, if it's longer than 20 feet. JUST so we don't have seams in weird places. 

Next, we put the railing posts in place. code does NOT allow you to notch rail posts anymore! you can use through bolts, or you can use tension ties, on the back side of your lag. the through bolts or tension ties behind the bolt are the ONLY two ways to have your handrails to code. 

We decided to do each section or "panel" separately, that way if a problem ever arises with one, it will be very easy to deal with.

We used a metal template, to drill the holes in the same EXACT location on each post. first I set the bottom rails all the same and level. then we drilled the holes for the template, and copied those to each panel. 

we ended up doubling the top 2x4 cedar rails, for more support. the finished product is beautiful. and preserves the view! and no more unsafe conditions. it's VERY STURDY NOW!!!

If it wouldn't have taken five weeks for a building permit, we would have had this deck done much sooner than we did! but, all said and done it took the two of us about 4 weeks to demo the old deck, frame and deck and install handrails on the new one. material cost was 20K and labor 15K

WE ARE NOW LICENSED IN WASHINGTON STATE!!!

please send a text or email with details about your project!!! I will gladly reply with references and a ballpark estimate. 

Cowan Custom Finishing

503-791-7473

acowan1216@gmail.com

WHY you should hire Cowan Custom Finishing

Why should you hire Cowan Custom Finishing???

I, Amber have about TWENTY YEARS of experience, working on the coast 90% of that time, building and fixing, DECKS, FENCES, doors and windows, and lots of siding too. I worked for numerous local contractors and builders. it took me WAY TOO LONG to get the confidence, and initiative it takes to start a business. anyone I have worked for or with, WILL tell you I work hard. There was even at least one instance where I remember a grown man quitting, because I could (and was) packing more lumber than him. but back on the topic at hand. 

I believe we preplan better than anyone else. From the first time we look at the job, until the first day of actual work, at the job, we really try and plan EVERYTHING....  we get delivery of products on anything we possibly can, we have a portable restroom delivered, and we communicate during the entire process. 

we are qualified. I love sharing all my insurance policy's including WORKERS COMP!! I post my insurance publicly on facebook, something I haven't seen ANYONE else do. But, it literally costs SO MUCH MONEY to be legitimate, I want you TO KNOW we are qualified, and have all the insurance required. you would be REALLY SURPRISED how many people DO NOT. 

We will never take on a job, that we don't have complete confidence in making the client happy, and having a great end product. that's why we DO pass on some jobs. It's just not worth the risk, unless I really wholeheartedly believe we can ALL BE HAPPY AT THE END!!! we will try hard to find someone who CAN help, whenever possible. people who specialize, ARE REALLY GOOD at what they do!!

once people meet us, and once they SEE us working together, they are always at the very least impressed with our productivity!! but you know, when you work side by side with someone for any amount of time, that SHOULD happen.

what makes US different is we don't have a bunch of people working, or a bunch of turn over for employees. I amber cowan, own the company, YES, but my full time right hand help, is absolutely crucial to my (OUR) sucess. So as the law requires, we have an hourly wage, but we also have profit sharing, which helps keep everyone's GOALS THE SAME!!! So far, it's working beautifully.

We give back to the community whenever possible. we sponsor local ball teams, donations to the local food bank, donations to Warrenton High School, donations to the cub scouts,  and last year we donated all the labor to rebuild the bus stop at NW 4th street in warrenton. I would love to do more for the community, so I'm always on the lookout!!

you are not only getting your project done, but you are supporting LIVING WAGE JOBS, and  a DREAM.... My ultimate goal is to buy a buildable lot JUST outside the city limits and build some rentals, because there is NO housing available around here. Also , so I have income later in life when I am unable to pack lumber! 

I think transparency is important. I try to explain every step of the project to my clients. Not everyone wants to know all the steps, and THATS OKAY TOO!! I just really want you to know what exactly YOU ARE PAYING FOR, especially with the lumber costs lately. I don't take offense when asked a question, or get offended easily, in general. I might crack jokes when completely innapropriate, though! I am just ME, all the time, and don't know how to turn that off. I can promise you that we will do our very best to make your project the best possible. we just don't know how to do it any other way. we would never do something at YOUR house that we wouldn't do at our own (separate!) homes!!

You will get a list of 5 references, ALL previous clients, after we first have contact. All of the folks on this list have offered to be a "cheerleader" of sorts, to help us be successful. There's even a couple i need to add from earlier this year!! I don't know of ANYONE ELSE who does this! I want you to be SURE about your decision though. A lot of times, it's a LOT of money to get home improvements done. I know with large financial decisions, I make, I research as much as I can. so please, RESEARCH US and FEEL GOOD about hiring us!!! 

THANKS FOR LISTENING, thanks for your continued support!!!

Please don't hesitate to send me a text, or an email or a DM on facebook!! I would love to give you rough numbers for your project. Currently we are booking August. there's a couple large jobs that might go thru, so that could change very soon. 

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Cowan Custom Finishing

CCB-225044

acowan1216@gmail.com

503-791-7473

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Can you do me a favor?

 so, I wanted to start this blog about MY BUSINESS, so that my potential customers could feel like they KNOW ME, and my "crew"

When you call up a big company, usually you are NOT talking to the person who will do your actual job. first you talk to an office person, and then somebody might come out to your house, and then somebody ELSE comes to do your job. With US, it's MYSELF and One employee. when I worked for larger companies I made 15, 17 dollars an hour, now the "going rate" is probably 22$, sometimes I made less just because I'm a woman. That's another reason I struck out on my own.   I pay well, and I take care of who helps me. Believe me, if I didn't I'd be one of those business owners CRYING for good people. I want to SHARE success, I really do. and I honestly think if more business owners took the attitude of sharing profits, they'd have good help. 

Today I'm going to tell a story from the business owner's point of view for you and why some people do have such a HARD TIME FINDING GOOD PEOPLE.... 

Most of you already know, I work with another young lady, who is about 15 years younger than I am, but I'm trying to teach her all  the things I know so that maybe one day she can be a leader and teach someone else. WE both live in Alder Manor, in warrenton, across the street from each other. See, after I started my business I KNEW I needed help, but good people are especially hard to find around here!!! I think it's the housing prices, and the cost of living, but I digress. We both have ultimate goals of getting a "real house" where you are further from your neighbors. Most people I tell this to are very happy to hear this. they say things like, that's something they can definitely get behind, or basically are happy to know what our ultimate goal is. 

so back to today's story. 

One day whilst waiting for lunch,  a middle aged woman, who dressed like she worked in an upscale office, asked us/we came to conversation about what we were working on that particular day. 

Insert ---- CAN YOU DO ME A FAVOR???

She explained she is getting ready to sell her house in gearhart, but needs some decking replaced. I told her right off the bat, that we usually don't do jobs that small. Well she was pretty insistent, so we agreed to go look at it. 

We get to this HUGE HOUSE , I mean three stories on a dead end road. HUUUUUGE. probably worth 600K  but I'm no realtor!! 

Well she needed about 14 , 16 foot long outdoor type boards replaced on her deck. I told her she should paint the deck before selling, like other people do (we replace them after they are sold) to get away without having to replace EVERY DECK BOARD. She liked that idea. 

I bid the job for $1400  materials, and $1400 for labor. Total of 2800

she needed about 14 boards, which cost $72 at builders supply, screws for the new decking, a demo blade for the saw, DUMP FEES for the old decking, and cutting it up, taking it to the dump ETC. We are definitely NOT the cheapest, but we DO A GOOD JOB, the best possible, and I can live with that.  

She said she HAD to get it done by the first of May. So we put her on the schedule. 

The day came to do the job. On her contract it reads, down payment is due before we start. down payments are usually the materials cost plus half the labor, with the other half labor at completion. 

We get to the house, she says her kids are there and will give me a check. that did happen, the reason I'm saying anything, is what she tells me a week later. 

ANYWAY, we do the job. That particular morning, we went to the lumberyard about 730am and showed up about 830. we got done around 2pm we got to the DUMP and paid dump fees around 3pm. got home about 330. (that's a flat 8 hours times two people, 16 man hours) ($1200) plus dump fees, gas, etc. 

I sent her pictures of the framing underneath her deck, because she's selling her house, and the inspector might want to know what the framing looks like. had I not sent the pic, she would have NEVER known what time we were done. So later that night, after she paid the other half labor, she wrote me a long message saying she thinks she was overcharged because it only took us 4 hours.Well I told her, everything I just explained. she didn't reply. I explained insurance, workman's comp, to name a few. 

A WEEK LATER SHE SAYS, YOU OVERCHARGED ME. 

I explain, what it takes to operate for one hour, 

LABOR COST (hourly wage) plus 30% for payroll taxes and unemployment, PLUS 33% for workman's comp, plus liabilty insurance, plus commercial auto insurance, ETC.

 we charge $75 an hour. I have heard other rates at 130 and 150 an hour so I know we are not the most expensive, and no we definitely are not cheap. You get exactly what you pay for!! If this was easy, would houses cost 400 THOUSAND DOLLARS??

Again, I apologize she feels the way she does, I GET THREE MORE MESSAGES about she thinks she was overcharged and her contractor who lives by her says the job should have only been a grand, total.

I say a final reply, with the lumber was $72 per board, and JUST THE LUMBER was a grand, so I dont know how that works. she even called me unprofessional and threatened a bad review. I said what can you possibly say thats bad? you FEEL you were overcharged, yet you had the contract and was on the schedule for SIX WEEKS??? I also told her of the job we just finished, and that NORMALLY I wouldn't even take on a job this small, but I was TRYING TO HELP YOU OUT with getting your house on the market. that's what I get, right? Of course if there was ANYTHING bad about the work itself, she'd be all over that, but since she cannot, and obviously her "contractor neighbor" can't either. she even AGREED in the messages that we do good, quality work and show up on time. she said, she was "grossly overcharged" 

really? 

so I took the time to write this up , just in case that bad review comes, and just to let SOME PEOPLE KNOW out there in interweb land, THIS IS WHY PEOPLE ARE AFRAID TO DO YOUR JOB!! Even when people TRY THE BEST they can, and do the job 100% as described, there's still a chance you'll get a shitty review. 

I'm keeping all this anonymous, even though I  have the messages I could PROVE all of this is true. I know I shouldn't let one little person like this bother me, but it does. I always want my customers to be happy. even when it's a small job. I don't leave the house in the morning to PISS people off, I'm trying to better my life, and my kids lives, and my employee's life too!!! And it costs money. I'm as transparent as possible. There is a lot 

So to wrap up, this lady told us she couldn't "Find anyone relaible" to work on her house, found us on our lunch hour, and was fairly persistant until I went and looked at her job. we had her scheduled for 5 weeks or so, did her job ON TIME, for exactly what I quoted, did a good job, and a week later she writes me 5 messages on how she was grossly overcharged. I did the BEST I COULD in every aspect of having a business. 

On another note, I got a STELLAR review on google now, from my most recent client!!! which made me feel so good!!! I mean, that is what we are trying to do out here, do GOOD WORK, and make enough money to buy a real house. 

Thanks for reading my story, or STORIES... We are currently booked about a month to 5 weeks out, but would love to help you with your project!! I hope me sharing this story doesn't scare anyone away, that's not the prerogative!! Instead I hope it helps explain things from the "other side" nobody talks about. Talking about money is uncomfortable for a lot of people. it's scary and intimidating. but you'll always know what's up with me. I will NEVER charge more than I say it will be unless YOU are adding something and are GOOD with that, the whole way! another reason I always have a written contract. 

the fastest way to get an estimate, is to text or email me the info/pics of what you need fixed/done/built, etc. I can't answer my phone during the day, becasue I'm WORKING on jobs, and if I stop work everytime the phone rings, I wouldn't get ANYTHING done!! but as 99% of my clients say, I do promptly respond, and if I'm working on YOUR job, you'll know exactly what's going on, and if we aren't there, you'll know why! 

503-791-7473    acowan1216@gmail dot com

THANKS FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT!!!! I WOULDN'T BE HERE WITHOUT IT!!!

I'm leaving you with before and after pics of the job I talked about. 

and I really DO WISH the best for this person. I would never wish bad for ANYONE honestly, life is hard enough as it is, right?