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SOME GENERAL ARTICLES ABOUT HOME REMODELING
Custom Wood Mantel
Just before Christmas I was able to build a beautiful custom wood mantle. The inspiration was to make the large living room a more warm and cozy space for the holidays and to be enjoyed all year-round.
Rustic Timber Fireplace Mantle
This rough-hewn timber added some rustic warmth and character to an old farmhouse fireplace.
Shiplap Fireplace
Here is a simple fireplace makeover using 6″ Shiplap planks.
Extra Long Bench
A sturdy 35 foot built-in bench with footer.
Mudroom & Bath Makeover
This job entailed laying a new tile floor. The walls received new baseboards and a simple bench seat with a pegged coat shelf.
Building A Bench Seat or Banquette
Custom bench seating is an attractive way of decorating window alcoves. It can also include a storage area or drawers for useful storage. For this job I matched the kitchen cabinet panels to remain consistent with the design of the house.
Stone Decks: The Silca System!
As a contractor I am always looking for smart and innovative ways to perform my job. The Silca System uses a 100% Recycled engineered polycarbonate grate. The grates are made in a honey-cone hexagon pattern to create a super-strong subfloor in order to sustain a stone deck.
Rebuilding An Old Deck With New Decking & Railings
Here’s a recent deck project I completed. My job was to repair and extend an existing deck. The railings were loose and the wood decking was failing. Check out the pictures below and see how I updated this deck.
Floating Shelves
There are different ways to make floating shelves, but the appeal for sturdy floating shelves is that there is no visible brackets or hardware
Bathrooms
Kitchen and bathroom upgrades are projects that will increase not only the comfort level your home, but appeal for resale. They are also two of the most expensive renovation projects due to the complexities, fixtures, cabinets, tile and counters chosen. Even though small by square footage, there is a lot that goes into renovating a bathroom.