JR Carpentry Turns One: A Year of Craftsmanship, Trust, and a Thank-You Giveaway

One year ago, I took a chance and started this company. Today, I'm celebrating that decision — and I want to celebrate it with you.

Where It Started

A year ago, JR Carpentry was just an idea and a toolbox. No client list, no reviews, no track record — just a commitment to do trim carpentry, staircases, and decks the right way, down to the smallest detail.

Looking back at everything we've built in just twelve months makes me incredibly grateful. First and foremost, thank God for the strength, the opportunities, and the ability to keep moving forward, even on the hardest days.

To Everyone Who Made This Possible

This past year wasn't built alone.

To every homeowner who trusted us with their home. To every contractor and builder who gave us a shot. To every family member, friend, and neighbor who recommended us or simply cheered us on — thank you.

None of this growth happens without you. Every referral, every five-star review, every "I know a guy" conversation added up to a real, thriving business here in Des Moines.

The Work Behind the Work

What you see is clean lines, perfect miters, and finishes that make a house feel like home. What you don't see is everything it took to get there:

• Long days and early mornings

• Late nights double-checking measurements

• Mistakes that turned into lessons

• Sacrifices most people never hear about

• A lot of hard work happening quietly behind the scenes

Seeing how far we've come makes every bit of it worth it. And honestly? We're just getting started.

Time to Give Back: The 1-Year Anniversary Giveaway

To celebrate this milestone, I wanted to give something back to the community that made it possible. So we're giving away 4 prizes to 4 winners.

What You Could Win

1. Outdoor Propane Patio Heater — keep the good times going once it cools down

2. Electric Pressure Washer — get your deck, siding, or driveway looking brand new

3. Robot Vacuum & Mop — because nobody has time to sweep sawdust every day

4. $100 Starbucks Gift Card — coffee's on us

How to Enter

Entering only takes a minute:

1. Follow our page

2. Like or react to the giveaway post

3. Tag 3 friends in the comments

4. Share the post

That's it. Four winners will each take home one of the prizes above.

Here's to Year Two

A year ago, this was a leap of faith. Today, it's a business built on trust, referrals, and homes we're proud to have worked on. Thank you for being part of the story so far — the giveaway is just a small way of saying so.

Here's to the next chapter.

— Kevin, JR Carpentry

Ready to start your own project? Get a free quote or follow us on Instagram and Facebook to enter the giveaway.