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Where’s Sasko?

Where’s Sasko?

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 [...]

February’s Capital Region Living features Teakwood and Jim Sasko

February’s Capital Region Living features Teakwood and Jim Sasko

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 [...]

Teakwood lands back-to-back Renovation Style magazine covers

Teakwood lands back-to-back Renovation Style magazine covers

Teakwood Builders is the subject of many kudos while being featured as the cover story in both the Fall 2005 and Winter 2005 editions of Renovation Style magazine. “The homeowner recruited builder Jim Sasko, knowing he had an affinity for old houses, and the two collaborated on developing a plan.” -Amy Elbert, Renovation Style, Fall [...]

Teakwood project featured in Renovation Style magazine

Teakwood project featured in Renovation Style magazine

Featured in the June/July 2004 issue of Renovation Style, The Before & After Magazine, Teakwood Builders shows that beautiful remodeling on a budget is possible. This standard 1990s builder’s bathroom was renovated into a sanctuary where the homeowner could spend hours relaxing. See more bathroom ideas.

Jim Sasko awarded Business Review’s 40 Under Forty recognition

Jim Sasko awarded Business Review’s 40 Under Forty recognition

This year, Teakwood Builders’ president and owner Jim Sasko received the 40 Under Forty award from the Capital Region Business Review. The 40 Under Forty program recognizes the bright, up-and-coming young members of the Capital Region business community. The honorees come from diverse backgrounds and represent the spectrum of businesses in the community. Read the full article.

Teakwood featured in April 2003 Remodeling Magazine

Teakwood featured in April 2003 Remodeling Magazine

Featured in the April 2003 issue of Remodeling magazine, “production snafus and budget expansions couldn’t ruin the successful outcome of this remodel of an 1865 brick Victorian.” -Joseph F. Schuler, Jr., Remodeling Magazine, April 2003