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
A little bit more
Often, or at least once a year or so, we do a project as part of a community redevelopment program. These are generally whole house renovations and usually sold to low-income families. About a month ago we finished a project in conjunction with Union Studio Architects and ONE Neighborhood Builders (formerly Olneyville Housing). The house at first wasContinue reading A little bit more
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
Two bathrooms, one house
Both these bathrooms were in the same house. Both were completely redone. Walls were moved; plumbing and electrical lines were moved; all fixtures bought new and installed. ~bathroom one~ ~bathroom two~
Valley restoration on slate roof
Today we’d like to showcase a start-to-finish project of a valley restoration job that was done on a slate roof. Note: valleys replaced on both sides of this dormer, pictures of work show both sides. Before valley on this 120 year old Monson slate roof is worn out, tarred and leaking Removal: Existing slate isContinue reading Valley restoration on slate roof
Arched dormer, copper roof and some roofing comparisons
In this post we shall do a quick walk through of an arched dormer renovation process as well as include a small comparison of various roofing options for this particular project. Here is the initial condition of the dormer. Wood is rotting, and birds have made their nest. For this particular window a new arched crown moulding wasContinue reading Arched dormer, copper roof and some roofing comparisons
Custom Rails and Balusters
For this project we took down the existing balusters, posts, and columns, turned and/or built new ones, reinstalled and painted. Process: Installed (not painted) Finished in detail: Finished, overview:
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.