Replica windows are a good choice for the homeowner who needs to replace their replacement windows or has an un-restorable window. [Read more]
Contemporary Makeover to Craftsman
This mid-century contemporary lakeside home has the perfect bone structure for a Craftsman makeover. (reference project 249) Front View Front view before makeover The sleek gabled roof is a character defining feature of a Contemporary styled home. Extending the roof and creating attic space creates a covered porch instead of an open deck. The steps [...]
Why Old Buildings Should be Respected
Do your guests ever question why you are so concerned with restoring your house back to the past? Do they ever laugh at what you think of as your labor of love? Why don't you like the latest trends of home improvement? Vinyl siding makes maintenance go away as your house rots beneath. You never [...]
The Dollar House – Rehab Addict
Nicole Curtis of The Rehab Addict purchased this house for $1. An additional $140,000 was spent for its rehabilitation. The residents of Minneapolis wanted to demolish this house in favor of a beautiful empty lot. Thanks to Nicole’s fight this house was saved. I think it’s great that Nicole Curtis and her show, Rehab Addict [...]
Architectural Drawing with Paint Color
This 1890 home is getting a makeover. The fake siding is being removed and the replacement windows are being replaced. Since the house is in the middle of construction it was best to work from the architects drawing of the front elevation. The goal here is to select paint colors for the house. Architects drawing [...]