Power washed entire building to clean all surfaces of loose dirt, dust, grime and contaminants Sanded to remove all loose paint Removed loose window putty and glazed windows with new material Trenched the entire perimeter to protect from water penetrating the building. Sprayed chemical solution to kill mold, mildew and prevent musty odors. Opened up stucco cracks, refilled and blended the texture to match existing stucco. Caulked around windows and where the stucco meets the under-hang. Covered project area with paper, plastic and canvas drops to catch paint drips,sprays and splatters Applied primer to repaired areas which insured uniform appearance and adhesion to the finish top coat. Sanded window sills and frames with multiple grits of sand paper to eliminate old paint and achieve a smooth paint ready surface. Applied (2) finish coats on stucco,windows,doors,trim, gutters, railing and fascia

Inspiration for a contemporary medium tone wood floor bedroom remodel in Sydney with white walls

Budget cabinets look awfully good when you add granite and some nice accent lighting.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Boston with shaker cabinets, no island, an undermount sink, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash and black appliances

Photography by William Quarles
Beach style deck photo in Charleston with decking and a fireplace

Photo by Brent Moss
This is an example of a rustic gender-neutral outdoor playset in Denver.

This project won in the 2013 Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh Housing Excellence Award for Best Urban Renewal Renovation Project. The glass bowl was made in the glass studio owned by the owner which is adjacent to the residence. The mirror is a repurposed window. The door is repurposed from a boarding house. George Mendel

Photographer: Ashley Avila For building specifications, please see description on main project page. For interior images and specifications, please visit: http://www.houzz.com/projects/332182/lake-house.

tigerwood playhouse with a steel frame with floating steps. Wish I had this when I was young! designed & built by austin outdoor design photo by ryann ford

Inspiration for a transitional l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen remodel in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, gray backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

The Pool House was completed in 2008 and contains an intimate sitting area with a facade of glass doors designed to be hidden away, a private bath, bar and space for pool storage. Photography by Barry A. Hyman. Contractor Larry Larkin Builder

Inspiration for a bedroom contemporary boy medium tone wood floor kids' bedroom remodel with blue walls

Inspiration for a country white two-story wood and board and batten gable roof remodel in Baltimore with a metal roof

The house benefits of multiple light wells, including a 15m high light chimney at staircase

Inspiration for a mid-sized 1950s gray wood exterior home remodel in Seattle with a shed roof

A simple, yet impressive entry, and an octagonal tower. The garage is cocked at a slight angle and is designed to look like the old barn that was converted. Note the way we designed the house to preserve as many trees as possible, giving the house an established feel.

This back yard is full of micro environments for every type of entertainment, Pool/Spa/Waterfall, BBQ, Bar, Fireplace and outdoor TV
Example of a huge tuscan backyard custom-shaped and stone pool design in San Francisco with a bbq area

Pool Cabana Photo Credit: Maxwell Mackenzie
Inspiration for a huge mediterranean round and stone pool house remodel in Miami

The homeowners desired an outdoor space that felt more rustic than their refined interior spaces, but still related architecturally to their house. Cement plaster support arbor columns provide enough of visual tie to the existing house exterior. Oversized wood beams and rafter members provide a unique outdoor atmosphere. Structural bolts and hardware were minimized for a cleaner appearance. Structural connections and supports were engineered to meet California's stringent earthquake standards. Ali Atri Photography

Stepping stones lead you to...
Photo of a small traditional partial sun backyard stone garden path in Portland for spring.