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Joe has been blogging about the remodeling process and experience since 2011.

Bathroom Remodel 1963 Minor Guest Bath

The Challenge: This was a 1963 Original guest bath; it had an out dated color scheme and some floor rotting issues from a poorly sealed toilet seal. There was minimal space between the tub and the cabinet to work with The Idea: To find a tub that was as narrow as...

Kitchen Remodel 1960’s

The Challenge: This was a 60’s Kitchen that had outdated appliances and a poor workflow. The kitchen it felt cramped and needed updating on a very tight budget. The Idea: Open the area between the entry / living room and create a counter. Rearrange the appliances. The...

New Garage

The Challenge: The Owner had a non-functional garage that was falling down, He wanted to be able to store vehicles and be able to work in the garage at a workbench. The Idea: Use as much space as the city would allow and keep the least setback from the rear property...

North end major home addition

The Challenge: This is a contributing historic home in the North End that was relocated to the current site. Because of the historic nature of this home, we could not change the look from the street. The owners wanted to add a master bedroom suite and a guest...

Second Story Development

The Challenge: This is a 1953 vintage home with original charm that had a low ceiling in the second story. The challenge was to increase the head height in the area and natural lighting while staying within “the envelope” of the home. The Idea: We discovered hidden...

Vintage Home Bathroom Addition

The Challenge This is a 1936 vintage home with original charm that was too tight and lacked a large enough closet. Enlarging the home was not an option. The Idea We wanted to create a larger master bedroom suite while still having a bathroom that was accessible to the...

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