How do you make a smaller space appear more spacious? The answer is to open it up, add volume, and increase light. I’ll talk about this last factor today. If possible, it is best to increase both artificial and natural light. Generally, natural light...
This has been a busy summer, but it has also had the imposed constraints of a global pandemic. I was planning another backpacking adventure with my son, and we had hoped to return to Glacier National Park. However, many of the trails were closed. Since I was busy it...
I was replacing a roof and came upon a surprising find. Buried under the ridge shingles I found a snack catch of nut and seeds. The snacks were both carefully placed and hidden from prying eyes. A perfect spot for a quick meal. Like most properties, this one had some...
Sometimes a simple sounding repair can be very complicated. A customer wanted me to repair a damaged drain pipe that was leaking into his basement. Unfortunately, the pipe was located under the portion of his house that was on a concrete slab. My plumber tried to...
I have lived in the states for almost 30 years, and as long as I have lived here I’ve watched do-it-yourself (DIY) shows. The host of these programs are usually dressed in their casual best as they tackled both large and small remodeling projects. Most jobs will...
