It is only at the first encounter that a face makes its full impression on us. -Arthur Schopenhauer So…what first impression does the face of your home make on you, on visitors, on passers-by? If you are less than inspired by your front entry or exterior, there are myriad ways to add value, curb appeal, and style, and create [...]
When the founder and president of Saratoga Springs-based Teakwood Builders was establishing his custom home building and remodeling business as a young entrepreneur in the mid-1990s, he took inspiration from his youth, and named his fledgling company for a street in the Clifton Park neighborhood where he grew up. Now, more than 15 years later, [...]
Teakwood Builders was recently named to the 2011 Qualified Remodeler Top 500 list, covered in the publication’s August issue. This annual listing of industry professionals is based on a CPA-audited analysis of the financial performance of remodeling firms throughout the country. Of the 50,000 businesses invited to apply for this recognition, Teakwood ranked 289th in the [...]
Two projects completed by Teakwood Builders appear in the March/April 2011 issue of Capital Region Building magazine, now available at local kiosks throughout the Capital Region. This popular annual “Kitchens & Baths” edition showcases recent projects by local builders and remodelers, and highlights the innovative products and unique design features of some of the area’s most [...]
It’s been a long winter here in Upstate New York, and many of us are anxiously awaiting the arrival of spring, and the fresh start the season promises! Spending time indoors over the past few months has probably caused some of us to rethink how we use various rooms in our homes, and how we can refresh, invigorate, or repurpose certain [...]
Another bitterly cold morning greets us here in Upstate NY, along with news of a fresh round of crippling snow in the Midwest, perhaps headed our way, and we collectively wonder: When will this cold abate? Where is all the white stuff coming from, and where we are going to keep putting it? The more serious issue that is plaguing [...]
It seems like Teakwood president and owner Jim Sasko is everywhere these days. For just over a month, Teakwood has been running a new TV ad on WTEN and several cable networks–including YNN, Food Network, HGTV, and Lifetime–and Jim and his family make a guest appearance at the end of that spot. At about the [...]
The February issue of Capital Region Living Magazine highlights locally owned businesses, and features a Q&A with Teakwood Builders’ own Jim Sasko. Be sure to pick up your copy of CRL, available free at local area businesses and supermarkets. Owner(s): Jim Sasko Describe your business with a brief history: I founded Teakwood Builders in 1996 [...]
When a Teakwood client recently reached out to us for a reference to asssit him with resolving a serious ice damming issue on his home, Team Teak jumped into action. Kind words from our client to president/owner Jim Sasko: “Jim: I can’t thank you enough for responding so quickly to our ice issues. I never expected [...]
A distinctive fireplace mantel can create an attractive focal point in a room, and add value and character to your home. See how Teakwood Builders has crafted custom mantels in several local homes.
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