This aging property was ready to collapse and needed a new foundation because the existing stone foundation was crumbling into pieces. Unfortunately the majority of the existing framing was in very bad shape as well, so lifting the building to pour a new foundation was far too dangerous. The building department was going to make …
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Restoring and abandoned Colorado cabin
This old cabin sat empty for over a decade before we had a chance to restore it to it’s full glory. The roof was leaking and the interior had significant structural damage from the incoming water. The animals of the forest moved in and made the property their home. Here is a photo of a …
Don’t install glass door hardware before installation!
Most glass for showers and saunas is tempered for safety. This means that even the slightest stress on the glass will cause the entire piece to shatter. In order to prevent a mishap like this, make sure to install any hardware to doors and windows only after the glass is installed to it’s final location! …
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Painting a Stone Fireplace Surround for a Modern Look
It is possible to change the look of your stone fireplace surround with a bit of paint! Make sure the stone is well cleaned and prep it with an etching solution prior to painting, all soot and carbon buildup needs to be removed. Masonry and concrete paint is ideal, and the paint should be applied …
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Popcorn Ceiling Removal
We had to repair this ceiling due to a roof leak caused by a hail storm. Rather than just patching and blending the texture, the owner decided to update the interior and get rid of the dated acoustic ceiling texture. Here is the complete removal of existing texture, and the updated knockdown texture it was …