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Land O' Lakes, Florida

No-BS tools and guides for the job, and for the house.

I'm Sam. I frame houses for a living. I make the kind of straightforward guides and templates I'd want on the job myself.

Free repair tips

Short, practical write-ups from the job. Start here before you buy a guide.

Tip 01

Patch a small drywall hole

Nail holes and doorknob dings are a one-afternoon job if you go in thin coats and match the texture.

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Tip 02

Spot window sill rot

Soft wood and peeling paint around a window usually mean water has been sitting there. Here's how to check it.

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Tip 03

Fascia rot under the gutters

The bottom edge of the fascia is a common failure point in Florida. Don't just paint over soft wood.

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Guides and tools

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Guide

No-BS Drywall Hole Repair Guide

Fix holes of any size, on any budget, including Florida textures.

$12

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Guide

Florida Humid-Home Mold & Mildew Fix-It Guide

Written by a framer, for Florida homes that stay damp.

$5

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Spreadsheet

Basic Job Estimate Calculator

Build a bid from materials, labor, and fees, then print a clean customer page.

$9

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If I wouldn't want it on my own job, it doesn't go in the toolkit.

About Sam

I'm Sam. I've been framing houses around Land O' Lakes and Pasco County for about 12 years. Built Different Toolkit is my shop for no-BS home repair guides and contractor tools — the stuff I'd want if I were starting out, or fixing my own house on a weekend.

Gumroad handles payment and delivery. I don't sell ads on this draft, and I don't collect emails until the free sheet is ready.

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A simple sheet you can fill in and send to a customer. It will be free, in exchange for your email, once signup is set up.