After nearly 50 years, this foundation just had ‘enough.’ The foundation wall was showing serious signs of stress but the owner didn’t know exactly what the problem was, or how it could be repaired. First thing: assess the damage and get the structural engineer involved. After he looked at it, we talked through the options for repair and came up … Read More
Remodeling Features: Structural – Damage from moisture in the crawl space
This particular project arrived through my plumbing contractor, and would have been entirely avoidable. The plumber had been called in to replace a sump pump under the floor of the living room so that the subsoil area could be pumped ‘dry’; then the pest company could continue to do their work: repairs of rotted materials and treatment to prevent future … Read More
Remodeling Features: getting the Hot Water to where you want it, when you want it
I recently did some research on some different hot water circulating systems for a home remodel that I have been working on. Here’s a comparison of what seem to be the most common features, approximate costs for each, as well as some of the drawbacks. Things to know about each type of basic hot water circulating system . . . 1. … Read More
Remodeling Features: Other Fun & Interesting Items
These photos are a collection of some of the miscellaneous things I have done over the years that you may find interesting or inspiring. Some other items that can add interest without adding a lot of cost are: crown molding, baseboards, shelves, bead-board, wainscot (this is a fun one as it can make a ceiling appear either higher or lower … Read More
Remodeling Features: Glass Blocks
Here are a few of the ways I’ve used glass block features in projects. Several are from my own home’s remodel. I’ve used 18 of these features in and around our home. Stay tuned for more Remodeling Features!
Remodeling Features: New Roof Line on an Old Cottage
Here is the reconfiguration of a roof system on a quaint cottage home. (More text below gallery.) The owner wanted to dress up the old roof system and make it all consistent across the length of the home and its added-on carport. The home had a 4 in 12 pitch on the front and 2 in 12 on the back … Read More
Remodeling Features: A Home Wet-Bar Takes Shape
Here are some photos of the conversion of a home office space into a new wet bar. The owner had a job tending bar when he was in college and wanted to have a ‘feel’ of his ‘old days’ in his home today. This project is particularly exciting to me as it included a number of the specialties that I … Read More
Remodeling Features: Cabinets
Here are some photos of a few of the Cabinets I’ve built and/or installed. Even most of the factory-built cabinets have needed modifications or repairs before installation could be completed. One time I had some kitchen cabinets come from an east coast manufacturer and the largest cabinet (the pantry) that had to be set first was damaged beyond repair. Another … Read More
Eight Steps to Your Remodel
How we do it at my company – others go through similar Steps STEP 1 – Discovery Stage: the Most Fun for Now! Determine your real need for your remodel. Then, determine the anticipated scope of work of your remodel: walls to remove; lighting, electrical and plumbing changes; bringing in outside light; what is the ideal remodel you would like … Read More
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