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Comfort at the cottage
Full masonry fireplace with granite facade. Sunburst crest is created from alternating strips of redwood and cedar. Fireplace surround is hand-hammered copper,
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Restored 1790 Carriage House in Water Mill, NY
This restoration of a 1790 Carriage House maintained the integrity of the original home, keeping the original structure and beams. Additions in the new three story home were added along with state of...
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"BUDDY" our mascot!
Buddy is now 11 years old and has been coming to work with me since he was a puppy. He follows me all over the job site and makes sure he always has a comfortable spot to rest.
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Ugliest House to Beautiful Porch
This home was just plain ugly. No ifs ands or buts. A series of horrid modificitations and lack of care destroyed what was a handsome turn of the century farm style house into just plain sinful...
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Westcoast Mo
Here on the WestCoast of BC our summer season is short, however with an outdoor fireplace this can be extended with warmth and comfort.
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Black Walnut Farm Guest House
Black Walnut Farm Guest House, built in the mid-1800's, is a historic stone out building on an estate in Upper Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It has been transformed into a luxury guest cottage complete...
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Classic Fireplaces
1 commentThese three fireplaces have been created by Rehab Revival Custom Carpentry of Philadelphia. Rehab Revival focuses in the classic styles of carpentry. These three different stylesallrepresent...
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fireplace remodel
Remodeling our cabin on the Illinois river in Tahlequah,Ok after record flood of April 2011.We had 4 foot of water in the cabin. After the water receded we collected the log debris and hand cut and...
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Our 2013 Home Renovation Project
We undertook a total renovation of the first floor of our home. Pushed my skills as an amateur carpenter. Thanks to the internet and sites like this one, I was able to find tips and answers to all...
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NC Timberframe
As this was our first design, we made mistakes. Overall we are extremely satisfied with the results in having a home that is very comfortable for us as we age, and very comfortable for our extensive...
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Rough and Rustic
This is a fireplace that was built in an on site hand made log home we constructed last year. Most materials were sourced 'on site' including the stone which was from the river bed less than 100...
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Living Room Fireplace
Our Livingroom had this large wall that needed something. So I created a traverstine tile wall and fireplace which became the focal point of the room.
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Killer 1883 Poch Re-Creation
This was a complete porch rebuild of an 1883 historic home in Tenafly NJ. The architectural drawings were based on two very old and degraded photos of the front of the home. The material for the...
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Celtic knot inspired fireplace mantel
I made this 2 tone mantel using maple. All knot pieces are individually cut and attached. I added the wrought iron square nails to accent the piece.
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Family room Fire Place
Family room fireplace built in 2008…My own design, using Owens Corning Artificial stone veneers, large river rock from floor to ceiling, with cantilevered stone hearth and oak mantle and a wood...
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A unique kitchen fireplace
Our residential design/build company was hired to create a unique kitchen addition between a stately home and elegant barn-like garage. The owner is from northern Europe and wanted a European feel...
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An uplifting fireplace renovation
As part of a major interior renovation on the coast of Maine, our design/build company was charged with designing and building new faces for an existing two-sided fireplace. The residence has tall...
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Malibu Fireplace as a Space Divider
This fireplace separated the Living Room area from the Television area (Called "The Nest). Both the Living Room and the "Nest" had their own separate fireboxes. The metal flues were wrapped in...
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Fireplace makeover
With a new wood burning fireplace insert and a custom quartersawn oak mantel and surround with handmade tile, the fireplace transforms from a cold, draughty, impersonal spot to a full functioning...
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Custom fireplace mantel
Custom mantel with custom routed moldings. Top opens up with piano hinge. Top consists of butt glued solid oak with 2"x2" poplar perimeter molding. Finish is sprayed white lacquer, sanded to final...
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Rumford Fireplace
This elegant Rumford was built to showcase the tall opening by using a herringbone pattern on the firebox. The imported stone mantle and hearth tie everything together beautifully.
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Exterior Pool-Side Spanish Style Fireplace
Exterior Fireplace which features Cantera Stone Hearth, Surround & Ledges. Custom Decorative Tile Trim, Smooth-Troweled Colored Plaster, and Terra Cotta Chimney Top. Also includes two side Storage...
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Grand Sportman's Lodge Style Fireplace
This grand fireplace features large river rock facing from the floor to a 16' ceiling, an elevated and cantilevered polished concrete hearth, a firebox open on two sides, and a fullwraparound...
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Traditional Mantel
This was my first attempt at a mantel. The most difficult part was getting the marble hearth level with the floor.
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Fireplace
We started with a wood frame, bent the plywood and attached then primed and added Venetian plaster. Used an acid wash to give it a grey-ish cement look. Added the mantel
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Custom Fireplaces, Mantles & Surrounds
These fireplaces were designed for our custom clients.
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Fireplace remodel
Here is a fireplace remodel that was scribed over the existing stone. This replaced a 4x6 pressure treated post that was bolted to the wall.
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Thomas Deck
Red wood deck with synthetic decking designed by Prarie Wind Architecture, Built by Barta Built. Shaded by overhead 2 * 8 rafters. Parcially sheltered from rain by inset pans between rafters...
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