After Ida

When the storm rips you to pieces, you have to decide how to put yourself back together again.

Bryant McGill

It has been almost a year since Ida wrecked havoc on our hometown of Somerville, NJ. Heavy rain, winds, and flooding took a toll on our neighbors and their homes. Subsequent explosions and fires added to the destruction that was everywhere. Even though we were still only one year into our home business, we knew we had to do something to help get Somerville back on its feet. In early September 2021 we shared a post to our social media page offering to help a family in need. We received many unfortunate stories, but one really hit home for us… a couple who took such pride in their home, living on Green Street.

After meeting with Lindsey & Bob we could feel the sadness they were experiencing. Lindsey, an avid gardener took such pride in creating a beautiful home and we needed to bring that back! After surveying the property, we knew that the water damage was intensive and the first level of the home would require total remediation. We wanted ensure that not only was the home going to be aesthetically pleasing & inhabitable again, but that it was going to be safe & healthy to live in. Removing all moisture and providing a waterproofed dry foundation to refinish this home was our utmost priority. We are happy to say that I think we accomplished all that & more! We had some fun bringing the kitchen up to date with new cabinetry and installed gorgeous quartz countertops. The outside even got a little glow up with a shed clean up, some fencing, and repaired windows. Although sad that our new neighbors will be relocating after enduring this difficult year, we look forward to a new family joining our community who will hopefully fall in love with this home as much as we did!