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
ANOTHER TOTAL HOME TRANSFORMATION! If you are considering new vinyl siding on your home, I always recommend paying a little more for a premium product. This particular brand is TIMBERCREST PREMIUM VINYL SIDING (D-4″ Dutch Lap – KHAKI color), which costs about $89 per hundred square feet (versus around $50 for some lesser brands). Features… Continue Reading
SPACE CREATION! This bathroom was a complete overhaul and porcelain tile upgrade. Two closets were removed in preparation for a custom 60″ tiled shower, heated tile floor, free-standing bathtub, brand new vanity/linen cabinet/medicine cabinet, and updated light fixture. We widened a 24″ door to a spacious 36″ for ease and accessibility, as well as widened… Continue Reading
UPDATED, BUT STILL HISTORIC LOOK: This old Victorian fireplace was beautiful in its prime, but 100+ years of wear and tear has left the historic tile cracked and loose. One of the previous owners even painted the surround white to update the look, but I wanted to take it a little further. Homeowners were originally… Continue Reading
TOTAL GUT! We addressed every aspect of this outdated kitchen. The first step was to remove all existing cabinetry to create a clean slate. All new high-quality Medallion cabinets were installed, featuring bead-board style solid maple doors in a hazelnut finish. I installed solid brushed nickel hardware to accent the look – nice! The counter… Continue Reading
At some point, you have to replace those old steel-framed, single pane, drafty basement windows with something a little more energy efficient. Every fall season, this homeowner dreaded going to the basement to place foam board insulation over the old windows, only to have to remove it each spring to allow light and a cross… Continue Reading