The Contractor Blog
Practical tips on websites, SEO, and getting more jobs - no fluff, just what works.
The Reasonable Contractor Blog
Real talk on websites, marketing, and winning more jobs.
Best Contractor Websites in 2026: What Actually Works (And What Doesn't)
What makes a contractor website actually generate leads? We break down what the best contractor sites get right - with real examples - and what most get wrong.
Can You Really Get a Contractor Website for $500?
Yes. Here's exactly what you get, what you don't get, and why it works for most contractors.
How to Get More Leads as a Contractor (Without Paying for Ads)
Most contractors rely on word of mouth and hope for the best. Here are 7 proven ways to generate more leads - starting with the ones that cost nothing.
Website Builders vs. Custom Sites for Contractors: Which One Actually Works?
Wix, Squarespace, GoDaddy - or a custom-built site? Here's an honest breakdown of what works for contractor businesses and what's a waste of money.
What Does a Contractor Website Cost in 2026?
Agencies charge $5,000+. DIY builders cost $30/month forever. Here's what contractor websites actually cost - and what you should expect at each price point.
How Private Is Your Obsidian Vault, Really?
I'm building an AI agent for my Obsidian vault. Before connecting it to a cloud LLM, I needed to understand exactly what data leaves my machine - and what doesn't.
How I Build AI Planning Commands That Actually Work
I turned a messy, manual AI workflow into reusable commands. Here's the process and the prompts.
Why Contractors Need a Website in 2026
Google Business helps, but it's not yours. Here's why owning your online presence matters - and what happens when you don't.
Tech Notes
Behind-the-scenes posts on development, AI tools, and how I build things.
AI Second Brains for Contractors: How a Gutter Company Owner Runs His Business on Claude and Obsidian
Gutter Galaxy's Michael Fafinski is back on the Reasonable Contractor podcast. Six months ago he was gutter-first. Now he runs his whole company through an AI second brain, and we get into exactly how he built it.
How Private Is Your Obsidian Vault, Really?
I'm building an AI agent for my Obsidian vault. Before connecting it to a cloud LLM, I needed to understand exactly what data leaves my machine - and what doesn't.
How I Build AI Planning Commands That Actually Work
I turned a messy, manual AI workflow into reusable commands. Here's the process and the prompts.
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