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Understanding Classic Moldings – Part 2

March 12, 2018 by Ken Roginski 5 Comments

I have read many blog articles about how to improve a house with the use of molding. Adding a cornice with cove molding, embellishing window and door casings etc. are some examples. These blogs say to take different types of moldings and put them together to create a more ornate appearance. This all sounds great [...]

Understanding Classic Moldings – Part 1

February 5, 2018 by Ken Roginski Leave a Comment

The use of classic moldings date back to ancient Greece and Rome. Classic moldings were designed to work with light. They were designed to create contrast and shadows to give definition and add interest. Over the years the profile of these moldings have become watered down and changed in shape to something they were never [...]

Adding Victorian Decoration – Good or Bad?

March 13, 2017 by Ken Roginski 13 Comments

Victorian decoration - gingerbread ornamentation and fretwork are features that make people stop and admire a house. It is these features that give a house that extra charm and character. The more ornamentation the better sometimes making the Victorian building look like it was on steroids. Victorian decoration. Victorian decoration is admired so that today [...]

HardiBoard vs. Cedar Wood Siding

February 10, 2017 by Ken Roginski 44 Comments

Hardiboard siding is NOT a replacement for cedar wood siding. Hardiboard siding is an ALTERNATIVE siding to cedar wood siding as are vinyl and aluminum sidings. Everyone hates or at least should hate the cheap ugly look of vinyl siding so hardiboard siding is a much better option. Although homes you have seen with hardiboard [...]

Kitchen Remodeling – 8 Steps to a Timeless Kitchen

January 2, 2017 by Ken Roginski 14 Comments

A timeless kitchen is what you need if you're tired of periodic remodeling. A timeless kitchen will NOT look dated or tired, or look like yesterday’s trend and technology. Everyday someone comes out with a new product or design that the advertisers insist you absolutely need. Appliance technology is always being improved and that new [...]

Understanding Classic Moldings – Part 2

Understanding Classic Moldings – Part 1

Adding Victorian Decoration – Good or Bad?

HardiBoard vs. Cedar Wood Siding

Kitchen Remodeling – 8 Steps to a Timeless Kitchen

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