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Replacing bad parts of deck with new, custom garage storage, new steps, upgrade kitchen.
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Shelving, upstairs new hardwood floor, upgrade bathroom, new basement counter work space and new vinyl flooring.
Replacing old staircase with a new one. All so much better looking than the old metal railing and carpeted steps.
Repairing a kitchen floor as part remodel project.
Installing new hardwood flooring in hallway and all bedrooms.
Tiling as part of a kitchen remodel
Replacing deck parts with new cedar wood.
Power washing the south side of the house removed all the mold. If they waited too long the spots may never come out.
Kitchen remodel
There Is Always Something Broken
And you often don’t have the time, the energy or sometimes, the know-how to fix-it. This can be as simple as a loose doorknob, replacing a light fixture, fixing a deck that is in need of repairs, hanging pictures/mirrors, new custom shelving, and many, many more.
I can help.
Hi. I’m Matt Roeleveld. That’s a Dutch surname (Row-la-feld) and I still speak the language but with over 25 years in the States, and after raising four children here, I am about as American as Dutch Apple Pie!
Through several careers, first as an Engineer in Europe, then, Marketing leader and Technology Consultant in the U.S., I never lost my interest in building and fixing things. One of my first major projects was installing a central heating system in my parents house. That was the beginning of a range of projects for family, friends and clients. The work ranged from bathroom remodeling to custom basement storage shelves and from deck repair to a new staircase. I help homeowners fix things, assemble/install things, build and refurbish things.
I love what I do.
Contact me by phone, email or complete the form in one of the job categories at the top of the page—I try to respond within 24 hours, often quicker, and promise to give you a quick, honest answer to all your questions.
“A happy and healthy community is not a fairytale. All you need is a seed.”
— NADIA Shabazz, FOUNDER
Shabazz had to extend the garden to her front lawn but even then, it wasn’t enough to feed all who wanted to be involved. With neighbors January Blum and Lucas Dupont, Shabazz found a large vacant lot on Main Street and secured it as a farming cooperative. Word about Project Sprout spread throughout Kent County, so the team was invited to help start other community gardens.
Our Mission
Kent County is one of the most severely underserved communities in Tennessee. To combat this adversity, Project Sprout seeks to nourish our neighbors at the most fundamental level with healthy food options and a strong support network. All members get a portion of each harvest and surpluses are donated to low-income families whose work schedules prevent them from volunteering.
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With ten gardens and counting, Project Sprout has seen a significant improvement in mental and physical health for all participating community members. Other than lowering obesity, blood pressure, and depression rates, the crime rate has also fallen. Our children are doing better in school, reporting higher grades and aspirations, and better job prospects.
Get Involved
If you live near one of our gardens, get involved to receive portions of each harvest. We accept volunteers regardless of skill level. There is a rotation in roles, but we’ll teach you all the skills you need to know. Teenagers 14 years and older can earn community service credits for school in addition to getting produce for their families. Donations are also vital to our growth, as we use them for seed, fertilizer, tools, and outreach.