08/27/2026
Good morning from Rappley’s Renovations.
This photo is probably a pretty accurate picture of what most mornings look like for me — coffee in hand, taking kids to school, mentally running through the day ahead before I ever make it to the first jobsite.
I’ve realized lately that while we’ve been extremely busy working behind the scenes, I haven’t been nearly as consistent about showing up here and sharing the people, projects, and story behind this company.
So I wanted to take a moment to reintroduce myself.
I’m Amber Rappley, owner of Rappley’s Renovations, a woman-owned residential and light commercial construction company serving our local Georgia communities.
I’m also a mother of six children — four teenagers and two toddlers — which means there is really no such thing as a slow morning around here.
Most days start with school drop-offs, coffee, packed schedules, and making sure everyone else is where they need to be. Then I switch gears and step into everything that comes with running a construction company.
That can mean estimates, jobsite inspections, client meetings, permits, subcontractors, materials, project management, renovations, restorations, water mitigation, fire restoration, and the thousand little decisions that keep a project moving.
And somewhere in the middle of all of that, I still get to enjoy one of the things I love most — design.
I have always loved interior design and the process of taking a space that feels outdated, damaged, or just no longer works for a family and turning it into something functional, beautiful, and personal.
I’m also a huge lover of all things vintage and antique. I love pieces with history, character, and a story behind them. That passion has grown into antique booths in Rockmart and Rome, where I get to hunt for, curate, and sell unique vintage finds.
It may seem like a lot of different worlds, but to me they all connect.
Construction. Restoration. Design. Antiques.
They all involve looking at something and seeing the potential in what it could become.
That is a big part of what Rappley’s Renovations is built around.
We specialize in residential renovations, restoration, water mitigation, fire restoration, and light commercial projects, and we take pride in doing our work professionally, correctly, and with attention to the details that matter.
I also want to get back to being more present here — not just posting the finished product, but showing more of the real process.
The before-and-afters.
The design decisions.
The jobsite progress.
The homeowner education.
The challenges that come up.
The lessons we learn.
And some of the everyday life behind running a construction company while raising a big family.
So if you’ve followed Rappley’s Renovations for a while, thank you for sticking with us.
And if you’re new here, welcome.
There is a lot happening behind the scenes, and I’m looking forward to bringing you along for more of it.
Amber Rappley
Owner, Rappley’s Renovations