Several weeks ago, a window came to us looking like this… The window had, unfortunately, been used as an entry point for a break-in. After contacting our local lumber yard, it was concluded that an exact match for a replacement window could not be procured. One of our carpenters then set to work putting theContinue reading Broken Window
The Bookshelf Project
Recently we were contracted to build a few bookshelves. Massive bookshelves, approximately 10 feet tall. These were designed and built into the wall by one of our skilled carpenters. To start: Bookshelf in Front Sitting Room: In the Back Sitting Room there were two sets of bookshelves. One had a built in TV nook. BookshelvesContinue reading The Bookshelf Project
Carpentry, Artist at Work: Bracket
Recently one of our carpenters spent about twenty hours working on rebuilding a decorative bracket for one of our customers. It was in rather rough shape when he started… Finished bracket in shop. Of note, the decorative scroll portions were made using refurbished wood. Finished bracket on house
Home on the Bay {part 2} ~ Fall 2015
In our previous post, we highlighted the exterior work done on this house, as well as the work done on the windows and floors. Here we’ll chat about work that was done in the kitchen/dining room as well as a few custom closets and other custom details. New kitchen in an expanded space. We addedContinue reading Home on the Bay {part 2} ~ Fall 2015
Home on the Bay ~ Fall 2015
In the interest of length, this Home on the Bay will be showcased in three separate posts. Today’s post will feature exterior work and the interior work done on the floors and windows. Front of house Work done includes Moving doors: front entry was moved to the location shown in the photo above {previously itContinue reading Home on the Bay ~ Fall 2015
Cedar Roof on Bay Window
We recently completed a small roofing job using cedar shingles. Before The job was on a bay window. The shingles were crafted using a band saw and jig (for the rounds). Detail Finished
Kitchen Renovation ~ Copper sink
This kitchen renovation featured an installation of a copper sink, stone work behind the stove and general interior carpentry renovations: built in cabinets and woodwork around the window. The cabinets were purchased used at an antique/salvage store and were made to fit by cutting and rebuilding.
Kitchen: modernizing while keeping the old
This kitchen had custom made cabinets which needed modernizing but were hand made pieces worth keeping. We reused some of the wood, updated the hardware and made new pieces to match the older looking ones. A combination of ingenuity and talent and hard work. An up to date kitchen with is own unique look. Continue reading Kitchen: modernizing while keeping the old
Herringbone floor
Using maple and Brazilian cherry (jatoba) this herringbone pattern floor, surrounded by a border gives a unique look to this kitchen floor. This picture shows the quality of the finish carpentry, it does not show the 2 days of preparation that went into getting the location of the corners and the border. Great job Andrew,Continue reading Herringbone floor
Chimneys and Foundations
Over the past few months, we have undertaken two moderate size masonry projects. The first, a chimney on the Southside of Providence – on a slate roof with entricate design details. Second, an old stone and brick foundation that was on the verge of collapse. The chimney was featured before in our article on complicatedContinue reading Chimneys and Foundations
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