Multi-Session Project Photo Gallery

project milestone included matching bins with lids, Because the family had finished unpacking items after the move and is ready to sort things for storage.
Image of basement shelving and clutter from taking care of little kids. Items shown were sorted by category, contained in bins, labeled, reviewed for donation.

Moving a basement — $700

This project was several sessions of categorizing, labeling and hauling bins of stuff from basement to living room so that this family of 5 could spend time helping the young children with the transition of moving to a new home.

homeowner hired help with backyard, maintenance, healing from foot injury, broken lawnmower, desire to protect native pollinator plants.
Photo of recreation equipment in overgrown backyard

Yard restoration — $250

A neighbor had a foot injury and hired PWJ for the plant species knowledge, physical confidence, and willpower to clean up the yard. We discovered that the mower works once it got started, and the doggie enjoyed the expanded space in the back.

project completion included, removing dead branches, resizing, nine bush shrub away from house and lawnmower, pulling weeds from rock bed at the end of the season.
Photo of landscape rock bed curved at the back of the house needed tall, weeds, removed, and shrub pruned

Pruning Shrubs — $100

This is just one corner of the yard and the project included pulling out the goldenrod and snakeroot from the rock beds, then removing the dead branches from the ninebush. The second session of work focused on pruning the mature shrub away from the path of the mower, away from the house and eaves, and into a more shapely yard feature.

Image of weeded and pruned apple tree on the side yard.
Image of side yard before pruning raking and weeding, shrub and tree before home sale.

Curb Appeal — $500

A realtor brought on PWJ to help this busy family get their yard ready for the photographer in listing the house for sale. We had to decide whether to pick up all of the apples…and decided that the focus needed to be on the lines of the beds, pulling weeds, and cutting perennials back for the season. The apple tree did get a pruning!

Garage Sorting — $800

PWJ has seen some garages of note! This is an “after” photo of someone who deeply enjoys outdoor activities including kayaking, beekeeping, gardening, volunteer landscaping, and camping. Regardless of why or how a garage gets to be in a state of need, work with PWJ to make it a space that’s good for a car and/or work tables. It will be so satisfying to reclaim the space to be functional, safe, and proud to live with!

Walls cleaned, sanded, primed, painted to bring light into sunroom. Window trim and ceiling painted.

Room Painting — $600

One color change in a room is amazing, but often the walls need a deep cleaning and maybe some repairs. These walls are actually wood panel veneer, and we sanded them and primed them. The window trim also needed to be sanded, primed and painted white. We painted the ceiling as well, for good measure! As a team project, the end came twice as fast and saved the budget for this home owner.

Customer Reviews

  • Photo of a pile of brush from a cleared backyard, including invasive buckthorn trees, some pine branches, and fall leaves. The project included dozens of hours of restoring native and ornamental plantings for this home owner after a medical event.

    Master Gardener

    “Very happy that we found you to help us with our unruly yard. You are an excellent communicator & gracefully skilled at removing our unwanted plants. Each visit has been delightful and a gift.”

    The Highlands, Madison WI

  • Image of basement shelves with items brought forward and stacked by size and relevance. The project included taking some belongings to donation and looking into boxes of books.

    Downsizing Basement

    “Julia is reliable and conscientious. She asked what I thought as we worked together. The first two boxes were a lot, but Julia got things where they needed to go.”

    Stoughton, WI

  • Photo of raised bed garden box, assembled from a kit in the mail.

    Coach for Home Chores

    Pictured: DIY planter box assembly.

    “Having you in my home, working, makes me want to accomplish things.”

    Owen Road

  • Porch swing in need of refinishing, we were sanded off all of the old white paint and apply a new finish to the wood.

    Customized Completion

    This picture is a porch swing mid-renovation.

    ”Julia’s strength lies in her ability to listen attentively and devise practical solutions. Her approach is different; she builds trust and meets people where they are.”

    Laurie in Madison, WI

  • We emptied the pantry. We inventory for expired items and ingredients. Famly is not interested in. We categorized and re-shelved items according to frequent use.

    Newly Empty-Nester

    “We got this done in half the time! I would get distracted with the possibilities but you kept me on track!” We cleaned out the kitchen pantry and guest bath closet.

$125 Mini-Project Photo Gallery

  • Spot Organizing

    Hire PWJ to keep the motivation and clarity to sort out the pantry and make it more efficient for your hungry household. Really, any closet or transitional space is worth a couple hours of teamwork!

  • Hole in front yard dug by request, amended soil and planted cherry tree seedling

    Landscape Assistant

    Hire PWJ to give you a second set of hands, knowledge, passion, and confidence to finally get native trees and flowers going in your yard. Design-as-you-go can be a fun way to enjoy your yard and the seasons of nature.

  • Image of closet floor trim painted

    Leftover Painting

    Sometimes closets, trim, doorways, and windows hold on to the old decor after a room is repainted. Hire PWJ to put the finishing touch, quickly and without fuss, so you have the full satisfaction of a job done.

  • Reclaiming Focal Points

    This lilac had been overgrown by thistle through some lava rock. PWJ pruned it, cleared all the weeds, laid cardboard and mulch at the base, and its’ ready now for reseeding grass.