TOTAL REMODEL – I come across a lot of these old cast iron bathtubs in the older homes that I remodel. This homeowner thought that her tub could not be removed and that we would have to remodel around it. Not the case! They are difficult to remove, but with a little elbow grease, it… Continue Reading
A WHOLE NEW BUILDING? Although it is a bit pricier ($90 per square vs. $50 per square), I prefer to install premium TimberCrest vinyl siding on all my jobs. Honestly, you get what you pay for. Features of TIMBERCREST PREMIUM VINYL SIDING include a wider variety of deeper color choices (this particular color is KHAKI),… Continue Reading
NO JOB TOO SMALL…(sometimes): On rare occasions, I have time to squeeze in some smaller jobs when I get a day or two between the big ones. That was the case here. The homeowner wanted me to build a new stairway from the garage into the house. The treated wood materials are factory made, which… Continue Reading
ACCESSIBILITY IS THE KEY! The homeowner requested that I replace this relatively new fiberglass tub unit with a 60″ walk-in shower. This made the shower much more accessible to a family member who recently had foot surgery. This particular shower unit has a mere 2 1/2″ curb to step over, as opposed to a tub… Continue Reading
RETHINKING SOME ATTIC SPACE – Did you know that adding a half bathroom will increase your home’s value by at least 10.5 percent? (National Association of Home Builders) That’s exactly what we did on this job. Previously, the only bathroom in this home was on the first floor, leaving nighttime restroom trips rather hazardous while… Continue Reading
PROFOUND TRANSFORMATION! We started with the removal of all the old, dated aluminum siding followed up by wrapping the home with Typar to help with wind penetration. The homeowner wished to have a bolder white trim around all windows and doors, so the wood brickmould was replaced with a beefy 3 1/2″ 2×4 followed… Continue Reading
CONDENSED! This small bathroom was just off the garage and kind of served as a mudroom. The homeowners didn’t really use it, and it actually made the entry from the garage a bit cramped. We helped them out by first eliminating the small stand-up shower, vanity, and medicine cabinet. The toilet was moved to the… Continue Reading
MIX IT UP! We really did a lot of moving around on this one, in regards to rough plumbing. The homeowner wished to have more space to accommodate the laundry equipment in this large bathroom. To accomplish this, we permanently removed the hot tub, a stub wall, and we even acquired about 32″ of… Continue Reading
BEST ROOF IN THE BUSINESS! Once again, I’ve got another happy customer who has received the best roof in the business. I always use synthetic felt, ice guard on all eaves, and super-sealed triple layered valleys (ice guard, aluminum flashing, and shingle overlap). Owens Corning TruDefinition Duration shingles carry a LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY and a… Continue Reading
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