Ray Milano meets Mike Holmes
I met Mike Holmes today while on their USA Launch Tour 2010 for,HOLMES, The Magazine to Make it Right®. I've been a big fan of Mike Holmes since Holmes on Homes started showing on TV here in the states. I'm just as interested in seeing what they uncover as I am watching them give the homeowners the work they deserve. So why did I go see Mike? To say, "thanks". From my perspective, a large contributing factor for why contractors have such a bad wrap is because the homework wasn't done by the homeowner. ...
Custom Columns & Trim
Custom remodeling, bulkhead, columns, archway and trim in Dumfries, VA This master bedroom has 12 foot ceiling. Install archway into the master bathroom. Build and install 10' tall straight shaft fluted round columns between custom mada shadow boxes. Install 300 hundred feet of crown moulding. Build new bulk head to split angled tray ceiling into two sections. The bulkhead will be visually supported by two very large fluted columns. Here are the project pictures. Opened up the bathroom with a much taller arched opening. Painting done by Wall Creations by Janese.
Azek Exterior Trim Boards
Azek Trim Board Installation Replace casing trim boards and mouldings around garage door Replace rake boards and shingle moulding ␠ This is a before an after picture. It may look cleaner and more white, but lets take a closer look to see the rotten wood. ␠ The picture above on the left shows the aluminum flashing that was used to cap and protect the trim below. If you look closely, you will see a joint in the aluminum under the second house number. The caulk had become brittle and cracked at this joint casing all the rain that would run down the siding ...
Ray Milano meets Michael Quast
I met Michael Quast, (one of the executive producer of Holmes on Homes) while on their USA Launch Tour 2010 for,HOLMES, The Magazine to Make it Right®. I enjoyed talking with Michael about the show and what was involved in picking homeowners for their episodes. It was exciting to hear about everything they have going on in 2011. It was a privilege to meet and chat with Mr. Quast on some of their experiences, what decision factors were involved in the show and what their future plans are for 2011.
Master Bedroom IPE Deck
IPE Deck off Master Bedroom Located off the master suite, this is a beautiful free standing deck with IPE decking, railings, posts and black aluminum turned balusters and of course wrapped in IPE. This is by far, the hardest and heaviest natural wood we have used in construction. Predrilling a absolute must and not easy to cut through either. With that said, I guess you can understand why IPE hardwood is considered the worlds strongest wood. What does IPE cost? Great question. It is actually reasonable for a higher end lumber compared to a any ...
Fredericksburg-Foreclosure-Rehab Dec 2009
9 Hammers Real Estate Investment Rehab Contractors Licensed, Insured & Bonded 540-308-8440 Foreclosure Rehab Investment Project: Finish basement Before And After Pictures Last Updated: Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2010 Tuesday, December 15, 2009 Electrical, framing and plumbing rough-in inspections all passed today. Wooohoo! Kitchen Island, Countertops, Sink, Facet, Plumbing and Tile. New French Door, Removed Sliding Door Basement Rec Room, Paint, Trim, Sheetrock New Construction Full Bathroom With Open Vanity, New Toilet, Shower Fixture and Tile Full Bathroom Tile Basement Bedroom Closet Shelving
Master Bathroom Renovation
Master Bathroom Renovation Everyone wants a house with a jacuzzi but rarely is it used. After upgrading from builder grade tile and adding a decorative touch, it is now a peaceful way to unwind after a long day. We replaced the low end facet with one more appropriate for the new look. New faucets. Custom tile work, pencil tile trim with 1"x1" border. New mirrors and lights. Porcelain tile floor. Bullnose you cant buy. We like to minimize grout lines so we hand grind and sand down to a finished edge. How about an access panel you can't see. You'll never know its ...
2010-05 Master Bathroom Remodel
Master Bathroom Remodel Fredericksburg, VA Before and After Pictures
06-2010 Stafford IPE Deck
IPE Deck Build Stafford, VA Ipe (pronounced ee-pay) is a very unique Brazilian hardwood. A dark beautiful wood, IPE is so hard and dense that it is scratch resistant, splinter resistant, termite resistant and fire resistant. IPE has a 25+ year life span if unmaintained. If you want the lowest maintenance decking product on the market, building an IPE deck is the route to go. This deck will include a vinyl skirt, structural vinyl railings, two sets of steps and a bump-out section in the center. We are enlarging it to extend to the breakfast room doors. ...
03-2010 Fredericksburg Master Bathroom Remodel
Master Bathroom Remodel before and after pictures below This master bathroom remodel project located here in Fredericksburg was recently featured in the Freelance Star House and Home section....read more." We believe in doing it right the first time and that is exactly how our clients felt. For years they had a vision of one day remodeling their master bathroom. The day has come and we really enjoy the opportunity to watch their dream come true. Having dealt with a water leak for years, we decided to install a larger shower pan that would also be sealed solid with the plumbing drain ...

