Utility rooms are the second hearts of a home, just behind the kitchen. They supply heating and cooling, and hot water. They are often where the family’s washer and dryer reside. Imagine your home without hot water or heat? However, unlike the kitchen, they are...
As you may recall I’m completely renovating a townhouse in Chicago’s western suburbs. Several months ago I removed the basement’s floor and dug down an additional 12 inches. I’m now in the process of adding the drains for a basement bathroom...
I recently purchased a townhome in Naperville. The duplex was built in the 1970s and it is part of a small community of townhouses very close to downtown Naperville. The home was owned by an elderly woman, and it had never been updated. Some would look at it and see a...
I am remodeling a client’s basement. It is a large space. He has decided to use bead-board as an accent. My finish carpenter put a lot of effort into the chair rail detail and baseboard. As you can see by the unfinished wood photos, the raw wood looks...
When most people think of drywall they think of one type, gypsum board. However, there are several types of drywall, as well as several drywall thicknesses. I am currently remodeling a basement that has a history of flooding. Naturally, we are taking step to...
