A customer was in the process of replacing the patio on his 35-year-old home. When he removed the step he discovered that the rim joist was completely rotted. This was due to lack of flashing, which is a moisture barrier between the house proper and the concrete....
Finished basements often have powder rooms. They are great, but powder rooms don’t include a shower. The first picture shows the original powder room. Bland, contractor grade fixtures and boring tiles are the dominant features. You can also see the door to a...
If you have ever tried to caulk, you have probably discovered that what appears to be easy, isn’t. Even when you carefully apply a bead of caulk it always seems like there is either too much or not enough. With a little effort you can have a perfect caulk line:...
It is fun to think outside the box. When most people think of an interior room they think of interior finishes. I’m currently completing a bathroom in Aurora. I thought it would be interesting to use exterior stucco on the bathroom walls. Naturally, this...
A customer had an old skylight above their kitchen island. It was discolored and non-functional. They saw me demonstrate a VELUX skylight at a recent home show. This particular model can open and close at the touch of a remote control button. It also has a power...
