With over 10 years as a self-employed general contractor, Austin brings hands-on experience in all areas of home improvement—from masonry and plumbing to framing and structural repair. Austin was also a supervisor to an on-site demolition crew. He holds a Lead Safe Work Practices certification and attends annual conferences to stay current on products and techniques. Austin is driven by helping homeowners gain peace of mind and improve their living spaces. Austin and his wife, Laura, previously lived in Santa Rosa California and Santa Fe New Mexico. Outside of work, he enjoys fishing, golfing, coaching his sons’ baseball team, and traveling the U.S. with Laura and their two boys, Odin and Soren.