Cedar lap siding was an important feature for this home we built in Burney, California. The home became part of its environment with the green roof matching neighboring foliage, and siding similar to the trunks … Read More
Existing Deck Replacement
The owner was dissatisfied with an existing redwood deck that had begun splitting and checking and began showing signs of structural fatigue. He liked the design that curved to follow concrete decking adjacent to a … Read More
Institute of Technology: Modify Existing Commercial Building From Offices to Classrooms
This was a Tenant Improvement Project. Initially, the owner’s representative called to discuss modifications and get information. After discussing the work, it became obvious we needed to involve an architect. The original building design was … Read More
Choosing the Right Contractor – A Kitchen Remodel
These fine folks had no problem deciding what they wanted. They were a joy to work with because it was easy to visualize the end result from their verbal descriptions. To choose the cabinets, I … Read More
Deck, Porch, Replacement and New Concrete
Redwood or Composite? Money Saving Ideas for a Fire Pit! This was a challenging residential project due to a number of considerations. First and foremost was the owners budget. Because of spending limitations it wasn’t … Read More
Kitchen Remodel Including Window and Door Replacements
This project involved completely gutting both the kitchen and the dining room and starting over. The new kitchen took on the space of both the old rooms. It included new windows in a bay arrangement … Read More
Kitchen & Bath Remodel, Redwood Deck Extension, and Sliding Glass Door Installation
The kitchen involved the removal of existing tile counters, replacing a corner base cabinet with a lazy Susan, installing new granite counter tops, and replacing the sink and valve assembly. In the bathroom, the tub … Read More