The WBB Directory of Recommendations gets a worthwhile search engine

Use the search bar at the top here to try the new search engine

The recommendations from subscribers to the Wintergreen Bulletin Board newsletter are hidden from search engines such as Google, which is one of several reasons why it has been difficult to provide a good search experience for the WBB users of the directory seeking out recommended area service providers.

Until now the search function on this website too often didn’t provide any results when it should have and, when it did provide results, the results were sometimes incomplete. There were better site search services available, but they were all too expensive or too complex to administer.

Our new search software on the website provides a much better experience. It’s affordable and the search service was happy to help us customize their code. Their software offers the WBB administrators useful statistics on what users are seeking. We’ll now see reports on search keywords that provided our users with no results. The admin dashboard also provides ways we might finetune how the search works.

Most importantly, the search now works.

Questions or recommendations? Email editors@wtgbulletinboard.org

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Shane Arsenault - 434-270-4374

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If you live in the Stoney Creek or Nellysford area and seeking an outstanding home cleaning service, I recommend contacting Shayne Arsenault at 434-270-4374 (email: shaynearsenault@gmail.com). Shayne has recently moved to Waynesboro and is interested in serving customers in this area. She has cleaned for me for several years and does an outstanding job. I highly recommend her. Submitted by Pete Gatje. December 2023

housekeeper, maid, cleaning

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Feather Stein - 540-447-4059

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Highly recommended for pet visits and house sitting: Feather Stein, artist, "pet whisperer," and former veterinary aide. Feather has house-sat for us numerous times and cared for our aged dogs and spry young cats. Skilled at administering medicines to pets. Our fur babies love her! She is extremely tidy and thoughtful. Plus, once she alerted us to a water pump problem and helped resolve it while we were away. Very resourceful. Contact her at 540-447-4059; feathersmountain@gmail.com. Submitted by Sue & Dan Klett. November 2023

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Silas Home Services - 434-277-9029

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I want to give my highest recommendation for Jose Silas of Silas Home Services (434-277-9029). We just engaged him to paint our home and deck, and we are overjoyed by the results! From the beginning of the process to the end, his communication was detailed and timely. They didn't drag out the process, the team worked 10-hour-days, and did the painting by hand. He and his team were meticulous, taking care that every area was absolutely perfect. In today's environment, people don't always do what they say they're going to do, but Jose Silas over-delivered. It is no surprise that he is pretty busy, but he is totally worth waiting for. Submitted by Sara Moore. October 2023

painter, painting,

Shawn Richie - 540-649-2255

Having trouble with your computer? Shawn Richie (540-649-2255) is a computer guru with both software and hardware. He works at UVA in the Engineering Dept lives in Waynesboro and is very willing to come to both Wintergreen mountain and Stoney Creek. We found him to be good at helping those of us who are not totally fluent with technology. Submitted by Abigail James. October 2023

Dodson Glass & Mirror - 434-973-7534

I'd like to put in a recommendation for Dodson Glass & Mirror, based out of Charlottesville. We were looking to replace a window and a patio door. In the case of many other companies either left messages were never answered or were strung along, and then ignored. Dodson Glass came out almost immediately, clearly understood the extra precautions needed to work on a mountain home (and they have a history working on homes in Wintergreen). They did a fantastic job. Very responsive, did a great job exactly when they said they would, and went the extra mile. When we have to replace another window, we'll be giving Dodson another call. 434-973-7534 or dodsonglass.com. Submitted by Greg McElhatton. October 2023

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Billy VandeVisser - 540-292-4224

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Billy VandeVisser (540-292-4224) is a knowledgeable and skilled carpenter who built two sheds and two decks for us. One of the decks was very complicated with varying levels, odd angles, and several staircases. It was serious carpentry. We are engineers and designed the deck. Often, contractors do not like working with engineers because they can be particular. However, Billy worked patiently with us when questions and challenges came up, offering suggestions to resolve issues that we had not considered. Billy is a pleasure with whom to work because he listens and he is reliable and trustworthy. (This is an update to our 2019 and 2021 recommendations.) Submitted by Susan and William Porter. November 2023

patio, deck, woodworking, decking,

Firewood for Wintergreen homeowners

The Wintergreen Property Owners Association’s website listed these vendors for firewood:

Drew Bell
434-363-2074

Creation Appreciation
540-456-6196

Tosey Sparrow
434-945-0142

Taylor Tree Service
434-531-4734 (Text Preferred)

Jakes Firewood
540-292-2579

Addison Johnston
434-485-4068 or 434-277-5790

Visitors on Wintergreen Mountain looking for just a bundle of firewood to enjoy for the evening will find what they need in the store at The Market (Exxon Station).

Valentine Residential Services - 540-849-9562

It was a small but impossible job–painting the stained eves around our two-story Williamsburg-style home in Stoney Creek. Silas Valentine Residential Services (540-849-9562) got it done in a few hours, arrived on time, and it looked great. Several WBB subscribers had offered up what looked like too-good-to-be-true reviews, but the reality appear to be this guy is the handyman I've been seeking. Painting, basic electrical work, plumbing, carpentry. He told me, "If we can't do it, we'll find you someone who can." Submitted by Charles Batchelor. November 2023.

Taylor Smith (540-885-2251) at Braden and Van Fossen Iron Works in Staunton manufactured a custom iron plate to be used as a heat reflector for the fireplace. The plate was recommended by Doug Parrish (540-885-3244) of Augusta Chimney Sweep. The plate was installed by handyman Silas Valentine, (540-849-9562). All three contractors did very fine work in a small amount of time at a reasonable price with a pleasant attitude. Submitted by Mike Chambers. October 2022.

I am pleased to recommend Silas Valentine for complicated window-washing situations. He did a great job, was neat, clean, courteous, and arrived on time. We have struggled mightily to get our windows professionally cleaned. He was able to do the job when others told us they would be unable to get to all the areas due to the difficult access. I could not be happier with the result. You will not be disappointed! His number is 540-849-9562; email him at valentineresidential@gmail.com. Submitted by Christy Hubbard. April 2021

Valentine Residential Services comes highly recommended for window washing and all other home services. The job was expertly done with great attention to detail. They were courteous, helpful, prompt, and a great value. I would gladly recommend them to anyone needing general home improvements in the Wintergreen area. Call them at 540-849-9562, email valentineresidential@gmail.com. Submitted by Kari DeSantis. January 2021

Appliances Replaced Repaired

Carpentry

Caulking & Sealing

Ceiling Fans

Clogged or Slow Drains Cleared

Closet Organizers

Counter Tops Installed

Curtain Rods Hung

Doors Repaired & Installed

Drywall repair

Faucet Installation

Furniture Assembly

Garbage Disposal Installation​

Garage Door Openers

Kitchen Cabinets Installed

Light Fixtures Replaced

Minor Electrical Work

Minor Plumbing Repairs

Painting

Pictures Hung

Shelving

Toilet Installation & Repair

Trim & Moldings Installed

​TV Mounting

​Window Washing

Deck Repair/Staining

Doorbell Installation

Doors Installed

Gutters Cleaned

Gutter Guards installed​

House Numbers and Flags

Landscaping

Leaf Removal

Locks & Deadbolts

Mailboxes and Post

Painting

Pressure Washing

Porch and Flood Lights

Shutters Repaired & Installed

Siding repaired

Tree Trimming

Weather Stripping

Window Washing