While working on other projects for the property owner, I noticed that his skylight was leaking a lot during one of our monsoon rains. As you can see, someone else had tried patching the damage inside without successfully repairing the damage outside. He gave me the go-ahead to fix it. Got up on the roof of this 2 story apartment and discovered that the seal on the dome was failing. Took the dome off and cleaned out the old seal and dirt that had accumulated and resealed with a premium silicone. Leak fixed! The leak caused damage to ceiling around the skylight inside. Skylight is in a winding stairway, so I put up ladders and scaffolds and tore out the bad sheetrock and replaced with new. Matched the texture and paint to blend everything back in.

This Pink Cristallo Quartzite is certainly the belle of the ball – rare, luxurious, and full of color. The stone appears quite delicate with its rosy hue “marred” by the unique pattern left by the dark veins scrawled across the surface. Elegance still reigns, thanks to the patches of white quartz. 2CM Quartzite slabs w/ polished finish, custom finishes available upon request. Call for Inventory 00026

Wild flower meadow next to the lake and apple orchards showcasing Upstate New York apple production. Some areas mowed for entertaining and tents.
Inspiration for a huge rustic drought-tolerant and partial sun front yard stone vegetable garden landscape in New York for spring.

With this modern kitchen we put in new maple cabinets finished in Chantilly Lace that match so well with the Monte Cristo satin granite countertops and full backsplash. We added shaker crown moulding, power Bars, under cabinet lighting, amerock matte black cabinet hardware, trash Pullout, new storage/pantry cabinet, and new appliances. We also added beam for structural support to increase the opening on the range wall for the new bar top, framed new box above range location for ducting and recessed ceiling mounted hood, increased the size of the kitchen by framing in the dining room opening to increase wall space for cabinets and deleting the wall between the kitchen and dining room. We removed the soffits in the kitchen to increase the cabinet height, moved plumbing to center the sink on the window overlooking the backyard, added new 6" ceiling LED lighting in the kitchen, bar room and pool table room, relocated outlets and light switches, and patched floor tile due to new layout.

With this modern kitchen we put in new maple cabinets finished in Chantilly Lace that match so well with the Monte Cristo satin granite countertops and full backsplash. We added shaker crown moulding, power Bars, under cabinet lighting, amerock matte black cabinet hardware, trash Pullout, new storage/pantry cabinet, and new appliances. We also added beam for structural support to increase the opening on the range wall for the new bar top, framed new box above range location for ducting and recessed ceiling mounted hood, increased the size of the kitchen by framing in the dining room opening to increase wall space for cabinets and deleting the wall between the kitchen and dining room. We removed the soffits in the kitchen to increase the cabinet height, moved plumbing to center the sink on the window overlooking the backyard, added new 6" ceiling LED lighting in the kitchen, bar room and pool table room, relocated outlets and light switches, and patched floor tile due to new layout.

This Pink Cristallo Quartzite is certainly the belle of the ball – rare, luxurious, and full of color. The stone appears quite delicate with its rosy hue “marred” by the unique pattern left by the dark veins scrawled across the surface. Elegance still reigns, thanks to the patches of white quartz. 2CM Quartzite slabs w/ polished finish, custom finishes available upon request. Call for Inventory 00026

This home is on the lake and receives constant moisture all four seasons of the year. Hester had to wash all the exterior surfaces with a mildewcide soap prior to painting preparation. It also was a challenge to stage the exterior due to the beautiful landscaping and 3 story waterfall that is in the rear courtyard of the home. We used ladders, a 60 foot boom lift and pipe scaffolding erected just for the waterfall/courtyard area. Once we prepared all the surfaces and either had wood that was rotten replaced or repaired smaller areas with Epoxy, we primed all raw, patched, or new surfaces with an exterior primer followed by 2 finish coats of Benjamin Moore Regal Select white paint. The shutters where prepared and hand brushed with Benjamin Moore Aura Satin dark green. The front doors are a weathered Green Finish created specially to tie the shutters and white brick, trim, facia, windows and eves together. The project took 4 to 6 men 3 months working 5 days a week.

A monolith wall was removed in this 1962 view home, which opened up the kitchen, living room and dining room for an open-concept layout and maximized views. The kitchen received modern mahogany cabinets with white uppers, white elongated subway tile backsplash and white countertop for a sleek and streamlined entertaining space. Hardwood floors were patched and refinished to integrate the previously disjointed spaces. Clean lines and modern features abound, with older fixtures and modern touches blending seamlessly – breathing new life into this space.

Exterior Painting -The trim on this home was painted with Sherwin Williams Superpaint Demi-Gloss in White. Shutters were painted in Sherwin Williams Resiliance Gloss in Charleston Green and the house was white washed using lime and salt, then pressure washed to create a weathered effect.

This welcoming family lake retreat was custom designed by MossCreek to allow for large gatherings of friends and family. It features a completely open design with several areas for entertaining. It is also perfectly designed to maximize the potential of a beautiful lakefront site. Photo by Erwin Loveland

Photo by SRQ360
This is an example of a modern courtyard formal garden in Tampa.

Cielo Limestone is a light, refined stone with soft gray and blue-gray tones. Faint white threads, cloudy patches, small crystals, and shell traces add subtle character, while softened edges keep the look clean and contemporary. Ideal for living spaces, bathroom walls, fireplaces, and counters. For inquiries, contact us at (310) 289-0414 or info@neolithicmaterials.com

With this modern kitchen we put in new maple cabinets finished in Chantilly Lace that match so well with the Monte Cristo satin granite countertops and full backsplash. We added shaker crown moulding, power Bars, under cabinet lighting, amerock matte black cabinet hardware, trash Pullout, new storage/pantry cabinet, and new appliances. We also added beam for structural support to increase the opening on the range wall for the new bar top, framed new box above range location for ducting and recessed ceiling mounted hood, increased the size of the kitchen by framing in the dining room opening to increase wall space for cabinets and deleting the wall between the kitchen and dining room. We removed the soffits in the kitchen to increase the cabinet height, moved plumbing to center the sink on the window overlooking the backyard, added new 6" ceiling LED lighting in the kitchen, bar room and pool table room, relocated outlets and light switches, and patched floor tile due to new layout.

This originally two-tone home was in need of a more modern exterior painting job. With three structres on the property: main house, detched garage, and shed we were able to use a dark color, per the homeowner’s preference. After sampling some colors the final choice was “Attitude Gray” (SW7060) by Sherwin Williams – a deep, dark, bold gray. We used Sherwin Williams brand “SuperPaint” acrylic latex paint for all the exterior painting. The main body (stucco and shingles) were painted in a flat finish, and the windows, doors and fascia molding were all accented with a Super White satin finish. After a thorough power-wash with bleach, scraping of failed stucco and power-sanding plus oil-priming of failed paint on the shingles and other wood, we caulked and patched, and finally painted.

This originally two-tone home was in need of a more modern exterior painting job. With three structres on the property: main house, detched garage, and shed we were able to use a dark color, per the homeowner’s preference. After sampling some colors the final choice was “Attitude Gray” (SW7060) by Sherwin Williams – a deep, dark, bold gray. We used Sherwin Williams brand “SuperPaint” acrylic latex paint for all the exterior painting. The main body (stucco and shingles) were painted in a flat finish, and the windows, doors and fascia molding were all accented with a Super White satin finish. After a thorough power-wash with bleach, scraping of failed stucco and power-sanding plus oil-priming of failed paint on the shingles and other wood, we caulked and patched, and finally painted.

On top of many other considerations, sound was a significant factor – in more ways than one – when it came time for prentiss+balance+wickline ARCHITECTS to design Seattle’s “Ballard Cut” house. In fact, it was particularly relevant to the home’s fenestration. Situated on a patch of ground that offered gorgeous views of Puget Sound on one side but a railroad cutback on the other, Ballard Cut presented a unique challenge. To address this conundrum, the designers at prentiss+balance+wickline wanted windows with optimal sightlines to augment the inlet-side views and proper sound absorption to negate the roar of the trains. After considering many options, prentiss+balance+wickline ultimately found what they were seeking in Milgard Windows & Doors’ aluminum windows. Read full story: https://www.milgard.com/blog/aluminum-windows-milgard-ensure-fabulous-views-seattle

With this modern kitchen we put in new maple cabinets finished in Chantilly Lace that match so well with the Monte Cristo satin granite countertops and full backsplash. We added shaker crown moulding, power Bars, under cabinet lighting, amerock matte black cabinet hardware, trash Pullout, new storage/pantry cabinet, and new appliances. We also added beam for structural support to increase the opening on the range wall for the new bar top, framed new box above range location for ducting and recessed ceiling mounted hood, increased the size of the kitchen by framing in the dining room opening to increase wall space for cabinets and deleting the wall between the kitchen and dining room. We removed the soffits in the kitchen to increase the cabinet height, moved plumbing to center the sink on the window overlooking the backyard, added new 6" ceiling LED lighting in the kitchen, bar room and pool table room, relocated outlets and light switches, and patched floor tile due to new layout.

With this modern kitchen we put in new maple cabinets finished in Chantilly Lace that match so well with the Monte Cristo satin granite countertops and full backsplash. We added shaker crown moulding, power Bars, under cabinet lighting, amerock matte black cabinet hardware, trash Pullout, new storage/pantry cabinet, and new appliances. We also added beam for structural support to increase the opening on the range wall for the new bar top, framed new box above range location for ducting and recessed ceiling mounted hood, increased the size of the kitchen by framing in the dining room opening to increase wall space for cabinets and deleting the wall between the kitchen and dining room. We removed the soffits in the kitchen to increase the cabinet height, moved plumbing to center the sink on the window overlooking the backyard, added new 6" ceiling LED lighting in the kitchen, bar room and pool table room, relocated outlets and light switches, and patched floor tile due to new layout.

On top of many other considerations, sound was a significant factor – in more ways than one – when it came time for prentiss+balance+wickline ARCHITECTS to design Seattle’s “Ballard Cut” house. In fact, it was particularly relevant to the home’s fenestration. Situated on a patch of ground that offered gorgeous views of Puget Sound on one side but a railroad cutback on the other, Ballard Cut presented a unique challenge. To address this conundrum, the designers at prentiss+balance+wickline wanted windows with optimal sightlines to augment the inlet-side views and proper sound absorption to negate the roar of the trains. After considering many options, prentiss+balance+wickline ultimately found what they were seeking in Milgard Windows & Doors’ aluminum windows. Read full story: https://www.milgard.com/blog/aluminum-windows-milgard-ensure-fabulous-views-seattle