Our Story

Jessica's Home Journey

I started Jessica's Home Journey because I believe homeowners deserve authentic, honest guidance when making decisions about their properties. Over the past few years, I've been documenting my own home renovation projects, working with various contractors, and learning what truly separates exceptional service providers from average ones.

This isn't a typical contractor directory or generic home improvement site. Instead, it's my personal chronicle of discovering quality providers through real-world experience. When I work with a contractor or evaluate a service, I'm evaluating them the same way you would—as a homeowner who cares deeply about quality, reliability, and honest communication.

What We Do

Document Experiences

We share detailed accounts of renovation projects, repairs, and home improvements. From initial contractor interviews to project completion, you get the real story of what it's like working with different service providers in the community.

Evaluate Quality

We don't just list contractors—we actually work with them and assess their professionalism, craftsmanship, communication, and follow-through. Quality matters, and it should be recognized.

Share Knowledge

Through our experiences, we've learned what makes a roofing contractor excellent, how to identify quality work, and why certain companies consistently deliver exceptional results.

Our Commitment to Accuracy

As a homeowner documenting renovation and home improvement projects, we believe in basing our insights on verified information and industry best practices. That's why we consult authoritative sources to ensure our recommendations and observations are grounded in professional standards and proven expertise.

Our Research Standards

When discussing roofing quality, industry standards, and what makes contractors exceptional, we rely on established professional organizations:

Industry standards verified through National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) - the premier roofing trade association since 1886 with 3,700+ members across all 50 states
Material specifications confirmed via Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) technical resources covering roofing installation and maintenance best practices

Why This Matters

You Deserve Better Information

When you're making decisions about your home, you shouldn't have to sift through generic online reviews or rely on contractor self-promotion. You need real insights from someone who understands what quality looks like.

We Know the Questions

After years of home improvement projects, I know what questions matter. How responsive is the contractor? Do they stand behind their work? Are they transparent about pricing and timelines? These are the things that actually affect your experience.

We Celebrate Excellence

When we find contractors and service providers who consistently deliver exceptional quality, we share that discovery. Through our community research, Derek Cook's Roofing Specialists came highly recommended for their professional services, and after verification, their expertise confirmed those recommendations.