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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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Carpenter's Introduction to 3D Modelling
Are you intimidated by 3D modelling? Get past your initial hesitation and frustration by beginning with some basics. Begin your 3D apprenticeship by building a hundred horses.
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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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Hidden Doors, Secret Rooms, and the Hardware that makes it possible!
5 commentsEveryone loves a house with hidden door or secret rooms, but these are tricky details to pull off successfully. Here are a few of my recent projects with hidden doors and my favorite hardware to accomplish these works of craftsmanship.
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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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Building A Modern Craftsman Staircase
4 commentsBuilding an exposed stringer staircase with reclaimed Long Leaf Pine is the job for a Master Carpenter. See my carpenter Darryl build this modern detailed staircase in a 1920's house my company remodeled.
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Building Wood Windows On The Job Site
Nothing says Fine Craftsmanship like a site built wood window. In this video see how my carpentry crew build 5 large windows from Oak, African Mahogany, & Poplar.
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Using Pivot Hinges for a Master Bedroom Closet
Pivot hinges make a bold statement in these floor to ceiling veneered closet doors, see how we used them in the Master Bedroom of a 60's remodeled house.
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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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UPDATE: DVD GIVEAWAY: 2011 Fine Homebuilding Archive DVD-ROM
31 commentsPost a comment and you could be the winner of the new 2011 Fine Homebuilding Archive DVD!
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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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How To Use SketchUp's "Photo Match" Feature to Efficiently Design Remodeling Projects
See how importing digital photos into SketchUp can jump-start the design process and aid bidding and selling your next built-in cabinet project.
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1750 barn restoration
This is a barn built in 1750 it is an English style barn. the owner had to decide to tear down or save . We lifted the building, put in a new foundation and slab we restored the timber...
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How to Paint Fiber-Cement Siding
Painter Jim Lacey shares some tips for caulking and painting fiber-cement siding. read more
