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ARE YOU TIRED OF YOUR OUTDATED 1980s BATHROOM FIXTURES STARING BACK AT YOU EVERY DAY?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
This was a typical bathroom remodel where all major areas were addressed: vanity, shower, light, fan, floor covering, etc. The addition to the typical was a nice glass tile mosaic (Silver by Mohawk) with a marble ledge trim all around the bathroom at about 48″ height. In doing tile wainscot or backsplash, I always offer… Continue Reading
A TOTALLY NEW LOOK! Before installing this premium TimberCrest vinyl siding (Cobalt Blue), we had all the wiring redone as well as cellulose insulation blown in to all wall and attic cavities. Time for a new look! Although it is a bit pricier ($90 per square vs. $50 per square), I prefer to install premium… Continue Reading
LOVE THE CARRIAGE DOOR LOOK! It’s quite simple to bring back the look of the old carriage style garage doors with after-market mounted handles and faux hinges. This BEST construction garage door (by IDEAL) includes 2″ thick Intellicore insulation with R-Value 18.4. Why is Intellicore the BEST? Simply said, Intellicore is warmer, quieter and stronger.… Continue Reading
SPLIT THE DIFFERENCE! A homeowner requested we construct a closet for an upstairs bedroom where there was none. As opposed to constructing a new closet out into the existing bedroom space, we decided to acquire half of a nearly nine foot deep closet of an adjacent bedroom. Much of the deep closet space was lost… Continue Reading
UPDATED FUNCTIONALITY! This small home in Hicksville was in dire need of a roof. While that job was being completed, I decided to build out the overhangs on the gable ends. This accomplishes two things. One, the extra 12″ overhang will help rainwater shed off without seeping in behind the siding. Two, it helps with… Continue Reading