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A recent complete remodel along Lake Michigan
This project involved a complete gutting of the interior and a reshaping of the exterior. We opened up the first floor by moving the stairs and defining the rooms with the ceiling details. We added a...
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Kitchen
This is one of the newest kitchens from Norton Homes! It's beautiful I can't wait to have one of my own one day!
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bath fish walls
built off site and laminated on to the wall and cabinet is over toilet the circle got an applied mirror
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Balcony / Library Ladder that can be stored in a horizontal position.
1 commentThis is what I call a "balcony ladder". It is similar to the library ladders of old. The hinge is made from 2" brass rail parts. The steps are held in place with 1/4" solid brass rod that is...
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Loft Bed Work Station
The loft bed allows your child to utilize the space below for other uses. Some will have it as a play area where you could also install curtains for a private space. This unit was built with a play...
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Screened In Porch Addition
1 commentMost screened porches are too small for one to thoroughly enjoy the space. With an adequate size the porch becomes a living room to the great outside. In season, this room is used more the the living...
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Claw Foot Bath Tub = Up Dated Bathroom
This remolded / updated bathroom started with the claw foot tub that my friend gave me. The claw foot tub was bigger than the old tub, so I had to redsign the bathroom (this is my house) in order to...
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Facade renovation
1 commentThis was a full facelift on a house other we just finished 3 weeks ago
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Estate Home Project, 7500 sq. ft. on two acres with pool
1 commentThe main house has a wine cellar, media room, marble flooring, custom trimwork, plasterwork, and custom cabinets throughout. Exterior is stucco and stone with wood windows, copper facia and copper...
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Philadelphia Society Hill Brownstone remodel - including 11 layered Crown
This was a brownstone remodel in Society Hill, Philadelphia. The project required extreme precision, with no room for error as the materials could not be replaced relatively easily, (custom made for...
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3/8" Drill Bit Extension - long as you need it
Well, I had to have a short extension for my 3/8 inch drive Forstner bit. Just had to. I went to three hardware stores and was pretty well convinced that they don't sell such a thing. 1/4 inch...
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Boat House Rebuild
1 commentThis is an open-concept boat port with plenty of storage areas for water toys and life jackets, as well as shore-side fuel storage.
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Stairway balustrade
This is a stairway balustrade I designed and built of vg fir. The design relates to a detail in the leaded-glass windows and the homeowner wanted to repeat this motif in the balustrade.
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Elementary School Contract
I have to build 30 of these "Teacher Centers" and 71 book cases. I love these government jobs....I KNOW I WILL GET PAID!!!...LOL
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Accent to antique furniture.
A good way to keep and accent antique furniture is to add a top section. Made out of all solid oak and stained to match color. Displays plates, bowls and decorative tiles along the bottom and top.
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Closet Storage
There was a waste of space inside a closet under a stairway that needed to be used for storage and to hold some entertainment componets. The back wall was removed (sheetrock, framing) new framing for...
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Custom Kitchen by Celtic Custom Homes
Custom Kitchen with lots of storage, huge duel feul range, walk-in pantry, granite counter tops, and hardwood floors.
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Transformed Basement to Lower Level
550 S.F. Great Room in custom maple veneer panles. Panels, millwork, and wood furniture designed, fabricated and installed by owner/architect John T Conroy in New Jersey.
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Book Shelves
Very plain and simple shelving unit to optimize space. Sometimes simple is the best way to set off your book and trinkets collection. The Bead detail was a nice touch around the inside. All six...
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Basement Entertainment Center
In this project I had to solve several problems. First part of the concrete foundation extended 30 inches into the room on the left side, then there was overhead duct work, a fireplace, a 26...
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Mountain Porch Retreat
Our region has an extended outdoor season that the homeowners wanted to take full advantage of. The existing deck was not adequate for hosting large parties and had no covered space for protection...
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Kids Craft Area
Before and after picures show how much a space can change. Now kids have plenty of room for arts and crafts activities. Deatails include two keyboard drawers and a hanging file drawer. The table...
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Breakfast Bar
A simple addition to the existing cabinetry custom made to the homeowners needs. A solid maple top with a mohogany edge will finish it off. These are just the before and after pictures. I will post...
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More user friendly, usefull, cabinet space
Simple but effective full extention shelves, built to fit the exsisting cabinet, using slides that can support 100lbs. Great for heavy dishes and cookware.
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Pantry Cabinet
The pantry cabinet on the left side of the refrigerator was made to match the existing box cabinets. Custom made out of hard maple.
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Newly Built Office Storage/Desk Unit
We needed our office (11'x11.5') to also serve as a guest room when people come to visit. So, we wanted to have the abilty to close up the desk and put away all of the clutter so our guests...
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