Adding Basement Drains

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...

The Townhouse Project

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...

Raw Beauty To Sophisticated Class, Bead-Board

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...

Use The Right Drywall For The Right Job

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...