Working In A Tight Site

Working in a tight site requires all sorts of  patience, ingenuity and flexible problem solving skills!  Here’s the start of an ambitious remodel that took excellent advantage of a great locat...

Need a Little Christmas Cheer?

Psst…it’s me, Santa.  Want to make the family happy this Christmas? How about a little repair work, a quick little fix-up that will make a big, big impression?  It could be a bit of fres...

The 2016 Holiday Season Is Here!

While you may be putting some of your home-improvement projects on hold for a bit now that the holidays are here, remember that we’re here to help as soon as the tree is taken down and the lig...

Just Exactly Where is That Leak?

Let’s consider this a short cautionary tale.  Once upon a time, some very responsible homeowners, living in a lovely, newly built house, noticed something worrying on their utility bill.  Tho...

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Wishing you all the  joy, peace and comfort of the holiday season!  Ho! Ho! Ho! Frank (that’s Phluffy’s dad)  and David (Kesi’s papa)...

Time For Some Tree Work?

Winter time is the best time for tree trimming – and not just the Christmas sort!  Most expert arborists agree that trees here in Florida should be pruned every 2-3 years.  This may seem exces...

Goodwin Company: Fine Hardwood Flooring

Every once in a while, we come across a company we just can’t say enough good things about: their products are outstanding, their customer service is terrific and their story is really fascinat...

A Pilgrim’s Progress!

We share this lovely collage (sent in by a client) of an ongoing sunroom makeover in a charming  Spanish-style classic for two reasons: (1.) to remind you to take lots of photos as a project prog...

Hanging Drywall: DIY? Maybe Not

While drywall hasn’t been around nearly as long as plaster (which is far harder and has certainly passed the test of time), a good drywall job will last a long while.  You can do it yoursel...

What Have We Gotten Ourselves Into?

There comes a moment in every home remodel or renovation project when we panic.  Really panic.  The house is a disaster zone, there hasn’t been any progress for weeks, there are lead cords an...