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tag: stonework

A Relaxing Retreat

WarthConstruction, member | November 14th, 2011

The clients wanted to have an entertaining deck, but they also wanted to have a private covered deck accesible from their master bedroom. They wanted it to include a large fireplace as well as a few...

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Mountain Porch Retreat

WarthConstruction, member | November 14th, 2011

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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Garden Shed - known as 'Little Girl'

TLBSTB, member | August 2nd, 20111 comment

The garden shed is utilized for gardening tools, plant food and fertilizers, and our bee keeping supplies.  It becomes a storage shed for patio furniture during the colder months.  The...

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Bond House - Exterior Deck

FreedomEngine, member | November 24th, 2010

This is a deck that I designed last winter and supervised the construction process over this summer.  It's all cedar decking and trim finished with Para Raincoat (the painters told me they loved...

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You Could Save a Historic Prison

rwotzak, Web Producer | November 4th, 20102 comments

Don't let these beautiful stone, timber, and cast iron architectural details end up in a land fill.

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Help Us Pick the Outdoor Project Contest Winner

FHBdotcom, editor | June 5th, 201011 comments

We're having a tough time deciding the winner of our Outdoor Project Contest. Vote today and help us choose!

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Family Paradise

thelandscaper, member | May 30th, 20101 comment

I designed and built this fantastic outdoor living space for this fine home in Duncan, SC.  We chose Tennessee sandstone to complement the home and for its beauty and warmth.  The Fireplace...

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frumpy front and boring back porches get character-building makeover

Huck, member | May 5th, 2010

This utilitarian Los Angeles area cottage had served its original owner well for over 50 years - but she decided it was due for some face-lifting.  In addition, it was determined...

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Firepit

idahoguy, member | May 5th, 20102 comments

I had a corner of my yard that was not being used so I thought I'd put in a firepit.  Most of it was designed on the fly.  I had no prior experience with masonry and I'm sure some of the...

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Outdoor Kitchen

dave100, member | April 15th, 2010

I was part of a team that made this outdoor kitchen for a display at a local Home and Garden show. The base and counters are made of 4"-6" granite slabs. I then closed in the structure with...

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Which is the greenest wall system: brick, stucco, or EIFS?

JFink, Senior Editor | November 17th, 20094 comments

BASF recently conducted an Eco-Efficiency Analysis of wall systems to determine whether brick, stucco, or EIFS strikes the best balance between environmental burden and lifecycle costs.

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Tucker Timber Frame

Chuck4752, member | October 5th, 2009

This home is a two story 2000 SF timber frame built from old growth doug fir.  All timber recycled from Pier 3 in Astoria OR (built in 1913).  All cabinets and trim are built from the same...

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A Master Bathroom with Views

PeregrineBuilders, member | September 29th, 2009

Mike, the client, felt cramped in his own master bathroom, especially when he had to work around a tub that took up most of the room, which he never used. Showering in a small fiberglass stall was...

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Phillipi Addition

sphillipi, member | June 23rd, 2009

1000 sq ft adition to include kitchen, master bedroom and master bath.

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CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS KITCHEN - Trebbi Custom Construction - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Ron_Trebbi, Blogger | June 1st, 2009

This Captain's Quarters Kitchen came to us from a long term client who needed to provide a more functional kitchen for a new member of their household.  Requiring onlynbspminor...

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Carter Project

maryquayle, member | April 20th, 20092 comments

This beautiful home on the water needed a deck to transition with the hillside slope.  A landing outside of french doors steps down to a large deck area with a pergola overhead and bar sitting...

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A Fine Wine Cellar

homemasons, member | April 6th, 2009

The conversion of the laundry room into this fabulous wine cellar was substantial.  The owners  wished to have a Napa-look that created a visual connection between the wine...

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1950's Makeover,. in and out,.

PGENDREAU, member | March 20th, 2009

This was a 1950's house we purchased alittle over a year ago. My wife looked at this house due to its location(nice compromise of space and proximity to city) She visited it 3 times before i saw it...

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This faux slate may be worth a closer look

JFink, Senior Editor | March 19th, 200910 comments

I didn’t want to like Davinci Roofscapes synthetic slate roof tiles, I really didn’t.   The product isn’t really to blame. It’s just that I’ve been ruined by...

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Kitchen Rennovations in Memphis, TN

RDSD97, member | March 12th, 2009

Complete Kitchen Rennovation - Cottage Look

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