A long-time customer was moving and wanted me to do some update work on his house to get it ready for sale. Among the jobs was some carpet removal. The customer’s plan was to have me remove the old carpeting so new carpeting could be laid. What a surprise it...
I just finished this roof in Bolingbrook. Summer is roofing season and I am a certified roofer. In addition, I am a certified GAF contractor. Being a GAF contractor allows me to offer an enhanced GAF weather stopper warranty for my customers. This warranty is a...
My customer moved into a 55 Plus community. Her single family dwelling was build over 20 years ago, and the baths were designed to be neutral. Sometimes neutral can be a bit boring, and my customer wanted to add her own style and personality to her new house. She...
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:...
