Remodeling a bathroom can be a very complex undertaking that requires a vast amount of expertise, coordination, and communication between the client, the contractor, and all subcontractors involved. It’s important to hire someone who is going to stay committed through the process from start to finish and has the capacity to make you a priority… Continue reading 8 Questions To Ask Your Bathroom Remodeling Contractor

When discussing tiling and bathroom remodels, we get a lot of questions in regards to sealing grout. The grout lines that bind the tiles together are prone to collecting moisture which can cause mildew and mold to appear, but if the grout is sealed it is much easier to keep clean and can help you… Continue reading Do You Need To Seal Bathroom Grout Regularly?

The city of Smithville is located in the rural section of eastern Bastrop County. Smithville is conveniently located in a central location between Houston and Austin. Other cities, including San Antonio and Bryan College Station, are within a two-hour drive from Smithville. This is what makes Smithville the perfect place to visit or do business.… Continue reading Smithville, Texas

Bathrooms are often under ventilated and dark most of the day while being subject to heat and water vapor from the shower, sink and toilet. This creates a condition in which mold, mildew and fungus thrive. Other than just being unsightly, having little specks on the wall or shower is more than just an unclean… Continue reading 10 Ways To Keep Mildew Out Of Your Bathroom

Here at Butler Contracting, we pride ourselves in offering top-of-the-line bathroom remodels and a big part of accomplishing this is staying up to date with the latest practices, techniques, and technologies. If you’ve never heard of the Schluter System before, your bathroom remodel is going to get a whole lot better after reading this article.… Continue reading What The Heck Is A Schluter System And Why Should I Use One In My Bathroom Remodel?

Have you ever pulled up to your property only to have to get out of your vehicle and manually open your gate? Does your gate sag and drag to the ground? Do you need oven mitts to open your gate on a 100-plus-degree day in Bastrop County, Texas? Have you ever had to get out… Continue reading How Much Is A Solar Gate Operator In Bastrop, Texas?

Bathroom remodels have vastly grown in popularity and we get several calls inquiring of the process. The most often asked and most obvious question is, “how much does something like this cost?”. There are several different types and styles of bathroom remodels that all have a lot of variations to choose from. Asking “how much… Continue reading How Much Does it Cost to Remodel a Bathroom in Bastrop, TX?

There has been growing concern in the Austin area about the safety of ornamental iron and wrought iron fences with a pointed design at the top of the fence. So much so that the City of Austin is considering a resolution that would require all new fences below 6 feet to have a flat top.… Continue reading Safe Fencing Is Something You Need To Know About

Remodeling a bathroom is a great way to add enjoyment to your everyday life while increasing the value of your home. Aesthetics, functionality, and overall quality of fixtures can make a big difference in how you feel inside your own house, but remodeling a bathroom is a complex process that requires a great deal of… Continue reading 7 Mistakes to Avoid During Your Bathroom Remodel

Convenient and cheap, it’s hard to beat that! However, these 1 day bathroom remodels usually leave much to be desired and can leave you back where you started – in need of a full update or custom bathroom remodel.

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If you are a homeowner in Texas, you may have felt restricted by your HOA when it comes to putting up a fence around your house. Well, there’s good news for you! Senate Bill 1588 went into effect on September 1st, 2021. While your Homeowner’s Association still has some say in the fence that you… Continue reading Homeowner’s Rights In Texas: Senate Bill 1588

Every fence is subject to the elements and over time, it needs some maintenance to make sure that it continues to stand upright and remain secure. We at Butler Contracting have put together a fence service plan to ensure that your fence gets the care it needs to weather the next storm and still look… Continue reading Fence And Gate Service Plans: Why You Should Consider Them

When it comes to finding the right fencing contractor near Austin, Texas, there are a few things you’ll want to keep in mind. Here are a few tips to help you find the fencing contractor that’s right for your needs: 1. Ask for recommendations from friends, family, or neighbors who have had fencing installed recently.… Continue reading How to find a fencing contractor near Austin, Texas

You may have seen in the fence section of our website, some prices given by the foot with an asterisk. While we wish everything in life worked out to exact numbers and we could give you a final quote just by knowing the length of the fence you want to be built, in reality, it’s… Continue reading Why Fence Projects Can’t Be Quoted By the Foot

Trees are an essential part of the environment and in Bastrop County they are quite plentiful! If you own a house in the area, chances are you’ve needed to prune back some of the growth away from your home or maybe a storm swept through and left a mess that was a bit more than… Continue reading 5 Tree Service Arborists That Serve Bastrop County

If your fencing is made of wood, no matter where you live, the fence needs some kind of treatment to prolong the life of the fence. Staining is a great option, sealant is another, even painting can help protect the wood. Let’s discuss all 3 and in which situations each works best. Staining Staining your… Continue reading Do I Need To Stain My Fence?

It seems that Ornamental Iron and Wrought Iron are terms used almost interchangeably when it comes to fences, but there are actually significant differences between the two. You might wonder what those differences are and if one is better than the other. We’ll clear up any confusion and clarify the differences for you. Wrought Iron… Continue reading Ornamental Iron Fence vs Wrought Iron Fence: Which is Better and What is the Difference?

While concrete is still often used to sink wood posts, it’s not always the best option long term as the concrete tends to lock moisture into the wood, which contributes to rotting. There are several other methods of sinking a post, such as gravel, crushed rock, compacted dirt and fence post anchors that allow setting… Continue reading Do Fence Posts Need to be Set in Concrete?