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Cupola and Weathervane

July 2, 2017July 2, 2017 ~ Ruth Anne ~ Leave a comment

Greetings blog readers! It's been a few months since we updated you all with any of our recently completed projects. So without further ado. Here we worked on cupola with a non original cedar shingle roof in need of replacement and weathervane post/rod in need of restoration/paint. Before: A recycled slate roof was chosen over asphalt. … Continue reading Cupola and Weathervane

A little bit more

November 27, 2016 ~ Ruth Anne ~ Leave a comment

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 was … Continue reading A little bit more

Copper on the Dormer

October 10, 2016 ~ Ruth Anne ~ Leave a comment

To give you a little visual of the state of said dormer BEFORE this project was completed, take a look here: Two individual roof pans were formed to fit the shape of the roof. This process incorporates series of folding and seaming to achieve a water tight roof without the need for sealants or solder. … Continue reading Copper on the Dormer

Bookshelf Project: an addendum

October 5, 2016October 5, 2016 ~ Ruth Anne ~ Leave a comment

Popping on real quick this evening to show you a few updated photos from The Bookshelf Project that was completed a few months back. {Note: Bookshelves are shown in the same order as presented in the original post} Front Sitting Room Back Sitting Room Shelves in Double Parlor  

The Bookshelf Project

August 15, 2016 ~ Ruth Anne ~ 3 Comments

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. Bookshelves … Continue reading The Bookshelf Project

Carpentry, Artist at Work: Bracket

May 31, 2016October 19, 2016 ~ Ruth Anne ~ Leave a comment

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

November 13, 2015 ~ Ruth Anne ~ Leave a comment

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 added … Continue reading Home on the Bay {part 2} ~ Fall 2015

Home on the Bay ~ Fall 2015

November 10, 2015November 10, 2015 ~ Ruth Anne ~ 1 Comment

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 it … Continue reading Home on the Bay ~ Fall 2015

Two bathrooms, one house

March 12, 2015 ~ Ruth Anne ~ 1 Comment

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

February 19, 2015 ~ Ruth Anne ~ Leave a comment

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 is … Continue reading Valley restoration on slate roof

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