Jay Harrison

Anne and Dave Sapp purchased their vacation home on Lake Hartwell with a vision. They imagined creating a gathering spot where family and friends could make memories for years to come. A quaint three bed, two bath home on a secluded cove provided the perfect base to build such a place.

The Sapps knew that they would need to expand as soon as they purchased the house. While guests would certainly spend most of their time out on the boat or the spacious double-decker dock, sleeping arrangements would be cramped. They enlisted Joe to get the most out of their property and to help bring their vision to life.

“We were most impressed by the professionalism Joe brought to all aspects of the project,” said Anne. “From the initial design to the final finishes, the construction flow was managed extremely well.”

Joe helped the Sapps choose a design that best fit what they envisioned for the home. The addition includes a kitchen fit for hosting and another bedroom and bath on the main level. A second set of stairs added a bonus room, bath, and bunk room. A drive-under, single-car garage was added for storing lake toys.

“All of the subcontractors Joe hired completed their work quickly, within budget, and did an excellent job,” said Dave. “We hope we never have to do any more work on the home, but if we do, we’ll absolutely hire JL Harrison again!”

Overall, the expansion doubled the sleeping capacity of the lakehouse. The existing living space was made more comfortable, and additional living areas were added for guests to spread out.

Finishing touches include reclaimed beams in the original living room, built-in bunks, and refinished wood throughout. The home retains the charming, cozy feel of the original structure, but also gives visitors room to breathe.

“Make sure you catch Joe before deer hunting season,” Anne joked. “That’s a recognized holiday here in North Georgia!”

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Since 1965, Cole’s Automotive Group has built a stellar reputation for providing first-class customer service and quality used cars. As a family-owned business three generations in the making, Cole’s relies on sales driven via word of mouth. First-time customers usually end up being customers for life, as do their families and friends.

In the mid-2000s, the showroom at Cole’s original Lilburn lot began feeling a bit cramped. Business was booming, but with more inventory and customers than ever before, the Cole family needed a place that would enable them to continue expanding their operations. After identifying a piece of property along Highway 78 in Monroe, co-owner Mark Cole reached out to Joe for consultation on the new Cole’s showroom.

“Everyone thinks they can build exactly what they want by themselves, but it just doesn’t work that way,” said Mark. “Joe made building our showroom easy from our very first conversation.”

Cole’s wanted their new showroom to feel cozy, allowing customers to feel at ease as soon as they arrive. With this in mind, Joe gave the showroom a cabin-like feel, with exposed wood beams both inside and on the drive-under entrance, and a wood exterior. An inviting stone fireplace with comfortable rocking chairs gives families a place to relax, and the open interior is filled with classic cars from the Cole family’s collection.

“We had worked with contractors before, but working with Joe was a whole different ballgame,” said Tim Cole. “All of the subcontractors were top-notch, and we knew where we were in the timeline every step of the way.”

“Every time I called, Joe picked up,” Mark added. “We trusted him through every step of the process. It honestly couldn’t have gone any smoother.”

Cole’s continues to expand their sales by providing outstanding service to every customer that walks through the door. “Our business is all about relationships,” said Zach Cole. “Working with Joe on our showroom created a relationship that will last a lifetime.”

Cole’s Automotive Group is located at 2170 Highway 78 NW Monroe, GA 30655. Visit colesauto.net to learn more about their family-owned lot and view their current inventory.

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