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Removing The Fishbowl! This week it’s been HOT HOT HOT! We’re working on Lang Street glass enclosed mudroom. In this post we were tasked with removing this glass enclosed mudroom entry way, which I refer to as the fish bowl, as well as the door and surrounding floor tile. Click on photos to enlarge. The…
Unfinished Attics A Remodeling Opportunity Need more living space or storage room? If the answer is yes, your solution may be above your head. An attic conversion can provide your home with a uniquely designed space to serve a range of functions— an extra bedroom/bath suite, guest room, office, family room, exercise room, or hobby…
How Long Does It Take For Trash To Decompose Have you ever wondered how long litter takes to break down? I often hear people say that some trash item will take years to degrade in a landfill. Have you ever thought just how long trash takes to degrade? The surprising thing is I bet…
Designing With Wainscoting Trim Probably one of my favorite finish carpentry activities is installing wainscoting. An even better activity is to make raised panel wainscoting in the shop and later install it onsite. Wainscoting is a broad term referring to trim that is added to the bottom quarter of the wall. The type of material…
Recouping Remodeling Costs What’s the payback for remodeling? Remodeling On-Line’s annual report compares construction cost with resale value for 25 common remodeling projects in 60 U.S. markets: Cost vs. Value Report 2006 Project and % Cost Recouped Mid-Range Attic Bedroom Remodel 79.90% Basement Remodel 78.80% Bathroom Addition 74.90% Bathroom Remodel 84.90% Deck Addition 76.80% Family…
Applying Bead Board to a Brick Fireplace A customer of mine had a large timber for a fireplace shelf and wanted something a little more traditional by apply bead board and mantle to a brick fireplace. Se saw a photo in a country Living of a tongue and groove back wall and fireplace mantle that…
Door Repair The door above is approximately 16 years old. The roof above does not have gutters so water drips down onto this door and oak threshold and has caused it to prematurely rot. This is a perfect spot for a rain divert-er or a gutter. The best we can do is replace the jamb…
Do I Need to Hire an Architect? Planing a large remodeling project or renovation? Thinking of hiring an architect? This depends on your needs and the size complexity of your intended remodeling project, there are several different options for you to explore before finalizing your plans. Attempt to define which of the following alternatives represents…
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