I’ve been staring at the Mr. Clean Fix website for weeks—hours spent clicking, typing, dragging, deleting, redoing. A photo here, a paragraph there. Some days it feels like I’m just moving pixels around. Other days, it feels like building a whole new world for our business from scratch.

And yeah… it’s weird to write a blog about updating the website on the website itself. But that’s kind of the point. Most people walk past the work that actually creates opportunity for a small business like ours.

Today, I read an email from Andy Frisella: “Most people walk right past opportunity every single day… It’s the hard work. It’s the extra responsibility. …You just need to be the person who says, ‘I’ll do it.’”

That’s exactly what updating this website has been for me and for Mr. Clean Fix. Opportunity didn’t show up with a red carpet or a spotlight. It showed up as messy pages, slow load times, missing photos, confusing navigation, and decisions that weren’t always fun to make—but needed to be made if we wanted to show our work, highlight our services, and connect with our clients.

One challenge nobody warned me about? The mobile version. I’d been tweaking everything on my laptop, thinking it looked decent… and then I checked it on my phone. Chaos. Fonts too small, images out of place, buttons buried or unclickable. Most people use their phones, so I had to revamp it for mobile. Hours of extra work, a few frustrated sighs, and maybe one too many coffee refills—but now it’s smooth and responsive for everyone.

And then came the emails. Half a dozen “professionals” reached out, offering to fix it for me. Nice offers—but honestly? I laughed, deleted a couple, and realized this is my opportunity: to do the work myself, learn from it, and make the website truly ours. There’s something satisfying about solving a problem no one else wants to tackle.

So far, the home page, the services page, and our brand-new Transformation Gallery are live. Two more sections/pages remain—but even now, what’s online represents hours of work that most people would avoid. Every photo, every word, every layout tweak is part of building a professional, trustworthy face for a small business that prides itself on doing quality work for our clients.

Check Out What’s Live

• Home Page: Our story, our values, and a snapshot of the projects that make Mr. Clean Fix what it is.

• Services Page: A clear, easy-to-navigate list of all the ways we help homeowners—bathroom remodels, decks, painting, and more.

• Transformation Gallery: Before-and-after shots of our favorite projects. Each photo carefully curated to show the quality and care we put into every job.

Every time I wrestle with layout, reorganize a page, or ask a tough question about how to show our projects, I’m doing the work most people avoid. And that’s exactly where opportunity lives. Not in shortcuts. Not in hoping someone else will do it. In saying, “I’ll do it.”

So yes—this website isn’t done yet. But every hour, every headache, every late-night “why isn’t this working” moment is shaping the doors that will open for Mr. Clean Fix, helping us grow, reach new clients, and showcase the work we love doing. The work nobody sees is the work that changes everything—and even as a work in progress, this website is our opportunity.

Some weeks it feels like we’re standing still—but when we stop and look back, the truth is we’ve moved a whole lot farther than we thought.

Since our last update, we did wrap up one big item: the new slider install is complete and looks great. That fresh opening to the outside world is a solid reminder of what progress looks like—sometimes subtle, but always meaningful. It may not have been the biggest project on our list, but it was a win, and we’ll take those all day long.

We also officially kicked off another job, even while continuing to push forward on the garage and patio build. That’s the thing with this work—sometimes you’re juggling multiple moving pieces, doing your best to show up, stay present, and keep the momentum going.

James just took his son back home, which always brings a shift. It’s quiet now. A little heavier. After a meaningful visit, and like many parents juggling life and work, he’s adjusting. The work doesn’t pause for transitions, but we keep pressing on. That’s the heart of what we do — keep pushing, even when things are shifting. Getting back into the groove can be tough—but we’re still here, still showing up, still building.

Progress isn’t always glamorous. Sometimes it's dusty boots, fast food dinners, and long drives between job sites. Sometimes it's unfinished to-do lists and half-installed beams. But other times? It’s the realization that you’re still in it, still giving your all, and still climbing toward something worthwhile.

This season is hard. It’s also full of purpose. We're not coasting — we're building. And each day we show up, we inch closer to the kind of life and business we’re proud of.

In the middle of long projects, it’s easy to forget that daily effort is where the transformation happens. Mindset matters most when the job isn’t done yet. And we’re choosing to keep that mindset strong.

Whether it’s late nights, heavy lifting, or just staying focused when you’re tired, the grind continues—but so does the growth. We’re getting there. One day, one cut, one nail at a time. The finish lines will come. For now, we're proud of the middle.

Summer in North Idaho is no joke — and today, July 8th, is proof. With a forecasted high of 97°, we knew we had to hit the ground running. Our crew was on-site by 6:30am, climbing up to sheet a garage roof before the sun really cranked things up. Working under that kind of heat takes strategy, stamina, and a whole lot of water breaks.

We’re in one of those seasons where the to-do list is long, the jobs keep stacking up, and every day is full throttle. And while that might sound exhausting (it is sometimes), the truth is — we’re grateful.

Grateful to be this busy.
Grateful to work with incredible customers who trust us with their homes.
Grateful for a hardworking team that shows up early and gives it their all.
Grateful to build something meaningful, one project at a time.

Running a small business isn’t always glamorous — especially when it’s nearly 100° and you're racing the sun to beat the heat. But moments like today remind us why we do this: because it’s worth it. Every early morning, every hot rooftop, every detail matters — and they all add up to something bigger.

Thank you to our clients, our crew, and everyone cheering us on. We're staying cool (as best we can) and staying grateful — all summer long.

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Mr. Clean Fix LLC
Serving North Idaho with heart, hustle, and hammer in hand. 🛠️☀️

When we started Mr Clean Fix, the goal wasn’t just to build a business—it was to build a life.

A life with more flexibility.
A life where family time wasn’t squeezed into leftover hours.
A life where we could choose the work we do and the time we take off.

As James’ son comes to town this week to spend the summer, it’s the perfect reminder of why we chose the small business path to begin with. Yes, we’re growing. Yes, the jobs keep coming. But so much of this grind only matters if we don’t forget to enjoy the people and moments right in front of us.

We’ve been going hard—renovations, design work, blog posts, estimates, and new clients coming in weekly. And we love that. But we also know it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and forget the reason we wanted this life in the first place: freedom.

So here’s a gentle reminder for all of us—whether you run your own business or you’re just trying to juggle the pace of modern life:

Growth is important. But so is rest.
Progress matters. But so does presence.
Building a business is a big dream—but raising your kids, enjoying a summer evening, or just having coffee on the porch is a dream too.

That’s why moving forward, we’ll be focusing on one blog post each week—every Tuesday—to bring intentionality back into our routine. It’s not about doing less—it’s about doing the right things at the right time, with space to breathe.

So as we gear up for a summer full of projects, we’re also making space for laughter, family BBQs, and unhurried days with the people we love.

Thanks for being part of this journey. Growth is the goal—but balance is the lifestyle.