This home in rural Edgerton is receiving a total exterior makeover!  We have started with replacing the old, brittle white vinyl siding with a premium color Harbor Ridge (Cherry – with a realistic wood-grain feature!).  Old drafty single-pane windows are being replaced with premium Crestline 300 series (vinyl, double hung, double pane, argon, Zo-E Shield energy efficient glass).  Goodbye, nasty winter draft!  All aluminum soffit & fascia is being replaced – the new crisp white trim will really brighten the features of this house!  In addition, we are replacing two entry doors – the front door is a new Mastercraft double sidelight w. maintenance-free composite trim, and the back patio door features white grids.  We aluminum wrapped the wood trim on this door to create a great white look while making it maintenance-free.  Finally, we are converting the garage into a liveable space by removing the overhead door and small entry door, and then framing in a new patio door in its place (it is ONE – SWEET – DOOR!).  We’ll be running a couple new light fixtures on either side of the door to brighten the entry, and finishing off with a new glueless vinyl floor and baseboard trim.  Can’t wait to display the finished product!  Call if I can make your dream home into a reality – 419-212-3200.

Leaky shower issues??  This one had a cracked base, which was allowing water to seep through and rot the subfloor.  Tops of the nearby joists were quite moist, and it was only a matter of time before sagging would occur.  In its place, a new 39″ corner shower and premium surround (by Sterling).  This is the kind we nail to the studs, baby, not the “lick-n-stick” style that floppily adheres to your drywall.  Luckily, the 2″ drain line and trap fell right in between joists, making it quite simple to replace.  Two days, and this job is nearly complete!  Just a little more time required to patch the adjacent drywall and prep for primer and paint.  NICE!  A job like this can be accomplished for under $2K and in just 2-3 days.  Give me a call if I can help you give your bathroom a little facelift.  419-212-3200

We were asked to give this kitchen a facelift without major renovation dust. What does that mean? Hit up a some key features of the kitchen without gutting and starting from scratch. Our list of projects included new custom laminate counter top, nice glass mosaic backsplash, modern brushed nickel outlets/switches/cover plates, new knobs all around, and a bright new 8″ stainless steel sink. For a nominal cost, this kitchen looks BRAND NEW! I will renovate as little or as much of your kitchen as you wish. You can start by asking for a FREE ESTIMATE! 419-212-3200

Tired of painting your old wood siding each and every summer?  This is a great way to solve that problem!

This is a premium 7″ Board & Batten (vertical lines with a raised trim board) vinyl siding by Timbercrest.  The color is slate, which almost identically matched the homeowner’s paint on his existing T-111 wood siding.  We installed some Typar housewrap to keep the cold lake winds at bay, and then installed the new siding right over the old, which saved some serious labor cost.  The new vinyl has a realistic cedar grain imprint, and carries a lifetime warranty (25 year fade resistant).  This stuff is great!  Give me a call for a free estimate. 419-212-3200

NOBODY likes to stain or treat a traditional wood deck, and that’s a fact.  Well, here is the answer for a homeowner who wants to spend his time ENJOYING his deck, rather than MAINTAINING it.  This product is called UltraDeck from the Midwest Manufacturing Company (available at Menards).  It is made by specially blending plastic and wood fibers to create a decking that resists splintering, cracking, rotting, and insect damage, over a traditional treated wood deck surface.  In fact, the wood deck boards that we removed on this job were actually in decent shape, but the homeowner was tired of painting the surface year in and year out.  The only maintenance one must perform on this deck is an occasional spray down with the hose once every year or two – THAT’S IT!  This product comes with a ten year warranty, and 90% of the initial cost is regained in the savings of time and maintenance products over the years.  Did I mention that the boards are reversible?  They have a natural wood grain texture on one side, and a straight-line traction on the other.  I tell ya, this deck is TOP NOTCH!

Keep in mind, we did not remove any of the structure – just the deck boards and skirting – so labor cost was low.  If you’ll also notice, we used sticky window flashing on all the joists to cover and seal any cracks and/or holes to protect them from any further water penetration.  Give me a call if I can refurbish YOUR deck – the cost is surprisingly affordable: 419-212-3200

This two car detached garage is receiving a total exterior overhaul.  To start, the two back windows (which were badly rotted) were framed in and covered over in preparation for the new vinyl siding (Cedar Creek – white).  The soffit is white aluminum vented to allow the attic space to breathe properly.  The side window I replaced is a Polaris double pane vinyl that I framed in and trimmed out with maintenance-free PVC boards.  The entry door is a new Commander 32″ steel door (quite the bang for your buck!) from Menards – only $169.99.  Give me a ring if I can help your old garage! 419-212-3200

Our task was to upgrade this homeowner’s soffit & fascia by installing new white aluminum on two second story dormers (we matched the trim on the first floor).  This proved to be quite tricky considering the fact that there was a crown moulding along each eave & rake edge (not to mention many irregular edges and random measurements).  This means we were unable to use stock fascia.  What to do??  We were able to custom match the contour of the wood crown moulding by forming our own fascia using an aluminum brake.  With a tool like this, the possibilities are quite endless!  Call for a FREE estimate to see how I can help make your house virtually maintenance-free! 419-212-3200

We were commissioned to CREATE a bathroom in this spare bedroom.  We were able to tap the plumbing into an existing 3″ waste line in a nearby wall, which enabled us to place a 24″ vanity/sink, toilet, and 39″ Sterling corner shower with relative ease.  All necessary wiring was run for a new light/exhaust fan/night light combo, as well as vanity light and GFI protected outlet.  The wall we constructed was 8′ with colonial baseboard and included a nice 6-panel pre-primed door.  This created a spacious 7′ x 8′ bathroom!  Flooring is a glueless vinyl, which is very durable and looks great!  Finally, we installed a new ceiling fan and four recessed lights in the corners of the adjacent bedroom.  All-in-all, we took a relatively useless storage area and created valuable, useable space for this homewner while increasing the value of her home!  Call for all your bathroom renovation needs!  419-212-3200

This bedroom in Hicksville received a complete overhaul.  Old carpet, pad, and linoleum were removed, and a hardwood laminate floor was installed in its place.  The ceiling fan was poorly centered in the room, so I moved it about 32″ to a more central location.  The ceiling itself was quite wavy and full of cracks since the house is of early 20th Century construction.  I patched the holes, filled the cracks, and applied a ceiling texture to hide any subtle imperfections.  A good coat of paint on the ceiling and walls finished the look.  Last, I stained the solid pine dresser & wardrobe with a dark walnut finish.  Call if I can help with YOUR  bedroom remodel!  419-212-3200

In an effort to update the look of the fireplace, I replaced the old pine mantel with this new one.  In the process, I was able to “beef up” the look of the new mantel by building out the crown moulding about 2″ to add to the overall depth.  Now the homeowner can stain the new mantel to match the two cabinets on either side!  Need help with some custom work?  Give me a call: 419-212-3200