Inspiration for a tropical bathroom remodel in Portland Maine

Herringbone patterned clay pavers by FireRock
Example of a trendy patio design in Birmingham

Photo by Roehner + Ryan
Modern two-story concrete flat roof idea in Phoenix with a metal roof

This is an example of a large traditional backyard concrete paver driveway in Vancouver.

Detail of mesh screen.
Example of an eclectic closet design in Sacramento

Inspiration for a large contemporary master mosaic tile floor and multicolored floor home design remodel in Orlando with white walls and a hinged shower door

We're in the shop here today showing you an alternating-tread staircase that's' going to a job-site in Napa tomorrow. I'm standing on the landing which is at exactly mid-floor level. It's going into one one these 100-year-old houses with a steep roof and lots of attic space. The homeowner called me last month saying he wants to access this large attic area with something better than a ladder. He didn't have room for a conventional stair but this alternating-tread space-saving stair was a perfect fit. It's all Red Oak which matches the hardwood floors throughout the house. Once these are installed at the site we'll put a handrail on top of the stringers on the open side. I'll tell you a little about the alternating-tread staircases. It's built in a way that is nearly as easy to climb as a conventional stair. When we walk up a convectional stairway we normally use half of the stair tread at a time, placing one foot on the right half and the next foot on the left half. The idea of an alternating-tread stair is make half of each tread wide enough for your foot and then alternate the wide end of these paddle-shape treads from left to right. You still have your 10 inch minimum tread depth plus a 1 inch nosing projection. This give you 11" of support for each foot, just like a conventional stair. We normally make the risers a max of 7-3/4", but code allows us to go as high as 9 inches. This one is 7-3/4" which is very comfortable. We installed a metal bar across the middle of each open-riser to limit the open space to less than a 4 inch gap. Anyway, I just wanted to give you a quick shot of this. Tomorrow morning we get to go to the job-site and install this. I'd can't wait to see the look on the customer's face when we have this installed. I'll let him do the bragging :-) Last but not least, I'd like to give glory to God and special recognition to a Jewish carpenter named Jesus. I don't know for sure if He built stairways as a carpenter, but I am happy to say that He is my LORD and I want to live my whole life for Him. God bless you! And please contact me if you want any type of custom stairs. Clyde 520-895-2060 or 916-991-9700

Magnetic spice storage tins are an attractive and clever use of vertical wall space in the kitchen area. Photography by Susan Teare • www.susanteare.com The Woodworks by Silver Maple Construction

This is a Belgard Arbel walkway and patio going from side gate to back deck. 15' x 25' x 2' Koi pond with two waterfalls. Used Virginia fieldstone boulders and Tenn. river rock. Pond has 3 fish caves, water lilies and low voltage underwater lighting. Jay McCormick

A breathtaking hilltop view of the Pacific was the reference point for this dramatic landscape transformation. The Campion Walker team utilized succulents, water falls, textured concrete and steel to integrate the house and the raw untouched land surrounding it.

Example of a mid-century modern home design design in Sacramento

It's All about the details. We used the matching tile in our new main drain covers. Photo by Kinkade Pools
Inspiration for a contemporary pool remodel in Orange County

Johnson Tuscany 9/16 x 4.5" - 6" - 7.5" Mixed Widths in Florence
Family room - large rustic open concept dark wood floor family room idea in New York with white walls and no fireplace

Vegetable Garden in Chappaqua, NY
Design ideas for a farmhouse vegetable garden landscape in New York.

Photo of a mid-sized eclectic drought-tolerant and full sun backyard brick landscaping in San Diego with a fire pit.

a board formed concrete wall sets a backdrop behind a steel cut stringer carrying open wood treads with skylights above
Staircase - large modern wooden straight open staircase idea in Vancouver

Trendy home design photo in Atlanta

Eric Roth Photography
Example of a minimalist kitchen design in Boston

David Austin Rose, Gertrude Jekyll Katrina Coombs
Photo of a traditional landscaping in Los Angeles.