SWELLING ISSUE – The existing French door in this cottage was designed for interior use only, so over time, moisture had caused swelling and damaged the bottom of the doors. I installed a new exterior pre-hung steel patio door (Masonite – 20 year residential warranty). A pre-hung door is factory weatherstripped with an adjustable aluminum… Continue Reading
A NEW LOOK and EXTRA SPACE! The old 34″ fiberglass shower was removed, and I was able to adjust the rough opening to accommodate a 36″ base. An extra 2″ of space may not seem like much, but it created a much bigger space! Ceramic tile surround (12×12) is called MSI International Concept Sand, with… Continue Reading
A great way to update the look of your existing cabinets is to install a solid oak crown molding. In this remodel, I first removed an old dated rail trim. John Battershell Cabinets, LLC, (419-487-0286) was able to get a perfect match to the existing cabinet finish. Looks great! Call for your FREE ESTIMATE: 419-212-3200. Continue Reading
FRESH LOOK – Due to the fact that these existing Merilatt cabinets were in excellent shape, the homeowner decided to keep them and focus on other areas for a new look. We removed old rail trim and installed 3 1/4″ oak crown on all uppers. The old 1980s laminate counter top was updated with new… Continue Reading
Virtually every area of the bathroom was addressed in this remodel. With this particular project, we removed a restrictive plaster archway from the tub alcove. This will allow moisture to escape more easily, as well as provide an area for the new shower surround and sliding doors to be installed (which previously did not exist). … Continue Reading
MADE IN THE SHADE – This homeowner had purchased the composite materials to construct this deck 15 months ago, but never got around to it. I purchased new treated structural lumber and concrete to complete the job. All posts are buried below frostline and are never spaced more than 8′ apart. Composite deck boards can… Continue Reading
MASTERCRAFT doors carry an industry-leading lifetime warranty, and they are Energy Star Rated, featuring a high-density polyurethane foam core and aluminum adjustable no-rot sill. These are GREAT DOORS offered at a great price from Menards! In this particular job, the homeowner paid a little extra to have the door painted white, and the jam is… Continue Reading
NEED A VANITY THAT DOESN’T SIT ON THE FLOOR? Decor Living has your solution. In this particular job, the small bathroom has a baseboard heater which extends the entire length of the wall where the vanity was to be placed. Removing or reducing the size of the baseboard heater was not an option, but this… Continue Reading
GREAT UPDATE! Sometimes cabinet replacement is not in the budget, but it’s nothing that can’t be solved with new counter tops, sink, faucet, and a little paint. This kitchen received new high resolution laminate counter tops (Deepstar Slate) with European style edge. The double stainless sink is a solid 18 gauge model by Franke, and… Continue Reading
ARE YOU TIRED OF YOUR OUTDATED 1980s BATHROOM FIXTURES STARING BACK AT YOU EVERY DAY? I can help with that. In this particular bathroom remodel, every major area was addressed. All new cabinets and granite top with under mount sink were provided by Battershell Cabinets of Hicksille, Ohio – nice! My price always includes new… Continue Reading