Practical Tips and Expert Guidance for Phoenix Homeowners

Welcome to the TWD blog. For over 30 years, we've helped thousands of Valley homeowners tackle everything from drywall repairs to full-home remodels. Here, we share what we've learned along the way. Honest advice on home repairs, remodeling decisions, and maintaining your biggest investment.

Custom media wall in Peoria with white stacked stone and a linear fireplace

Phoenix media wall examples: Ten Valley projects, what was built and what each cost

In this post, we’re highlighting ten specific projects from Phoenix, Scottsdale, Peoria, Surprise, and Litchfield Park, with costs ranging from $9,000 to $45,000 and construction timelines of two to five …

Media wall contractors in Arizona

12 Questions to Ask a Media Wall Contractor in Arizona Before You Sign

You have two or three bids in front of you. They’re all within a few thousand dollars of one another, everyone has been professional and easy to work with, and …

Planning a custom media wall in a Phoenix home with framing in progress

Planning a Custom Media Wall in Phoenix? 7 Things to Do First

The homeowners who end up happiest with their media wall are rarely the ones who walk in with every detail already imagined. They’re the ones who come in knowing what …

Custom media wall built by a licensed Phoenix media wall contractor

How to Choose the Best Media Wall Contractor in Phoenix

Every few months, someone calls us after their media wall went sideways. The framing isn’t correct, so the TV sits crooked, and adjusting the mount doesn’t seem to fix it …

Completed Phoenix kitchen remodel by Todd Whittaker Drywall

Best Kitchen Remodeling Contractor in Phoenix: 2026 Hiring Guide

In 30 years of running kitchen remodels in Phoenix, I’ve learned one thing that surprises most homeowners: the hire matters more than the design.
You can pick perfect cabinets, the …

Big Design Ideas for Small Bathroom Remodeling

Big Design Ideas for Small Bathroom Remodeling

Every type of home out there has one thing in common, a bathroom. Not all bathrooms are created equal though. Many homeowners in Phoenix, whether in a condo, loft or …

How to Avoid Creating a Reality-TV Episode with Your Home Remodeling

Reality TV is immensely popular this year, and home improvement is one of the favorite topics. You can learn a lot from watching those shows, but keep in mind that …