Trying something new From time to time a client will specifically request that we use a product we’re not familiar with. Â We’ve learned over the years to be skeptical of ‘the next great thing’ when it comes to construction products. Â Remember...
Designing a home is an interesting process. Â There are so many ways it can develop. Â This is especially true on a large site. Â When there are few, if any restraints (such as setbacks or topography), you pretty much have a blank canvas to work with. Â With such...
The site prep work got pushed back a bit from the original projected late August start (through no fault of yours truly!). Â Something about limited availability of gigantic earth moving equipment on the island. House Location Change One of the benefits of doing some...
If you’re looking for kitchen counter ideas and want something other than the typical shiny polished granite, there are some cool alternatives. Â On a recent project our client wanted a counter top with all of the durability and beauty of granite but without the...
I ended the last post by stating that I would start talking about the house design in the next post, but plans have changed a bit. Â Developing the site plan and coordinating the site preparation work has taken up a lot of our client’s time and focus, putting...
We recently completed a project where we updated two 1988 baths. Â Remember blue tile, wallpaper and oak toilet seats? Â They served their purpose for 25 years, but it was time for an overhaul. The goals for the project were simple: create a space consistent with the...
