"It’s the final layers that turn a project into a masterpiece. In Debbie's Vero Beach kitchen, we paired these oversized gold lantern pendants with a matching copper faucet to add warmth and contrast against the white Shaker cabinetry and full jumbo Quartzite island. At db Home Improvements, we handle the mission from the 'Studs Out' structural integrity to the final design details that bring the 'Relief' our customers expect."

This rain garden has grown to maturity in three years Photo by Amy Whitworth Installation by Creative Touch Landscaping
Photo of a small craftsman front yard garden path in Portland for fall.

A detail of the front facade. This was (fictionally) designed as the caretaker's structure which evolved into being an integrated part of the building during a later expansion. Functionally that portion of the house serves as the guest suite. Not the missing and filled in 'window' at the right side, which was part of the design that was done to help the house feel renovated at a later date. Materials include: random rubble stonework with cornerstones, traditional lap siding at the central massing, standing seam metal roof with wood shingles (Wallaba wood provides a 'class A' fire rating).

Simple but Elegant deck for a townhouse. Fine finishes for low Maintenance Composite deck. Structure is framed with Madison Wood Ground contact rated lumber. Decking is Azek Timbertech English Walnut, fastened with Fastenmaster Cortex face screws for hidden look. Railings are by Intex Millwork Solutions. Result is an elegant classic look. Siding is Certainteed 5" Dutchlap Sandstone Beige

Simple but Elegant deck for a townhouse. Fine finishes for low Maintenance Composite deck. Structure is framed with Madison Wood Ground contact rated lumber. Decking is Azek Timbertech English Walnut, fastened with Fastenmaster Cortex face screws for hidden look. Railings are by Intex Millwork Solutions. Result is an elegant classic look. Siding is Certainteed 5" Dutchlap Sandstone Beige

Simple but Elegant deck for a townhouse. Fine finishes for low Maintenance Composite deck. Structure is framed with Madison Wood Ground contact rated lumber. Decking is Azek Timbertech English Walnut, fastened with Fastenmaster Cortex face screws for hidden look. Railings are by Intex Millwork Solutions. Result is an elegant classic look. Siding is Certainteed 5" Dutchlap Sandstone Beige

The Taybooto 106542 is a high-end architectural pivot door featuring six horizontal solid mahogany planks in a sophisticated matte black finish, complemented by a full-height black bar pull and a matching heavy-duty frame. Designed for contemporary architectural applications, the 3-inch-thick solid mahogany door combines bold aesthetics with structural performance. It features pivot hardware, two 5-point locking systems, and is available in custom dimensions up to 144 inches high and 81 inches wide. Manufactured under Florida Product Approval FL28370, this door is hurricane-rated for High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) applications in Florida. Its minimalist horizontal detailing and deep black finish create a striking architectural statement, particularly when integrated into full-height glass walls and natural stone facades.

Simple but Elegant deck for a townhouse. Fine finishes for low Maintenance Composite deck. Structure is framed with Madison Wood Ground contact rated lumber. Decking is Azek Timbertech English Walnut, fastened with Fastenmaster Cortex face screws for hidden look. Railings are by Intex Millwork Solutions. Result is an elegant classic look. Siding is Certainteed 5" Dutchlap Sandstone Beige

Simple but Elegant deck for a townhouse. Fine finishes for low Maintenance Composite deck. Structure is framed with Madison Wood Ground contact rated lumber. Decking is Azek Timbertech English Walnut, fastened with Fastenmaster Cortex face screws for hidden look. Railings are by Intex Millwork Solutions. Result is an elegant classic look. Siding is Certainteed 5" Dutchlap Sandstone Beige

Simple but Elegant deck for a townhouse. Fine finishes for low Maintenance Composite deck. Structure is framed with Madison Wood Ground contact rated lumber. Decking is Azek Timbertech English Walnut, fastened with Fastenmaster Cortex face screws for hidden look. Railings are by Intex Millwork Solutions. Result is an elegant classic look. Siding is Certainteed 5" Dutchlap Sandstone Beige

Eric Rorer
Inspiration for a contemporary three-story mixed siding exterior home remodel in San Francisco

This project replaced an older privacy fence with a six-foot cedar layout in the Seattle area. The work included removal of the existing fence, new pressure-treated posts rated for ground contact, a level support structure, and cedar pickets. Cascadia Deck & Fence serves homeowners across King and Snohomish Counties. Free project estimates are available.

This project replaced an older privacy fence with a six-foot cedar layout in the Seattle area. The work included removal of the existing fence, new pressure-treated posts rated for ground contact, a level support structure, and cedar pickets. Cascadia Deck & Fence serves homeowners across King and Snohomish Counties. Free project estimates are available.

VIEWS (Completed photos coming soon) The house is comprised of two structures that create a splayed opening, allowing glimpses of the river and river bottom. The axis of the house (on the right) is oriented due south to maximize passive solar in the main living areas and rooftop solar hot water and photo voltaic panels. The carport/root cellar (on the left) is canted to widen the view

Simple but Elegant deck for a townhouse. Fine finishes for low Maintenance Composite deck. Structure is framed with Madison Wood Ground contact rated lumber. Decking is Azek Timbertech English Walnut, fastened with Fastenmaster Cortex face screws for hidden look. Railings are by Intex Millwork Solutions. Result is an elegant classic look. Siding is Certainteed 5" Dutchlap Sandstone Beige

This custom, high-performance home was designed and built to a LEED for Homes Platinum rating, the highest rating given to homes when certified by the US Green Building Council. The house has been laid out to take maximum advantage of both passive and active solar energy, natural ventilation, low impact and recyclable materials, high efficiency lighting and controls, in a structure that is very simple and economical to build. The envelope of the house is designed to require a minimum amount of energy in order to live and use the home based on the lifestyle of the occupants. The home will have an innovative HVAC system that has been recently developed by engineers from the University of Illinois which uses considerably less energy than a conventional heating and cooling system and provides extremely high indoor air quality utilizing a CERV (conditioned energy recovery ventilation system) combined with a cost effective installation.

Outdoor patio space with bar, kitchen, and living room area. Black Space natural stone granite countertops installed in a brushed finish and outdoor-rated Minka Aire Roto XL 62" ceiling fan from Village Home Stores. Outdoor living space located in Geneseo, Illinois with counters and lighting by Village Home Stores, structure by Erdman Construction, and landscaping by Greenspace QC. Granite sourced locally at Epic Stone LLC and fabricated and installed by Surface Resource.

Outdoor patio space with bar, kitchen, and living room area. Black Space natural stone granite countertops installed in a brushed finish and outdoor-rated Minka Aire Roto XL 62" ceiling fan from Village Home Stores. Outdoor living space located in Geneseo, Illinois with counters and lighting by Village Home Stores, structure by Erdman Construction, and landscaping by Greenspace QC. Granite sourced locally at Epic Stone LLC and fabricated and installed by Surface Resource.

Outdoor patio space with bar, kitchen, and living room area. Black Space natural stone granite countertops installed in a brushed finish and outdoor-rated Minka Aire Roto XL 62" ceiling fan from Village Home Stores. Outdoor living space located in Geneseo, Illinois with counters and lighting by Village Home Stores, structure by Erdman Construction, and landscaping by Greenspace QC. Granite sourced locally at Epic Stone LLC and fabricated and installed by Surface Resource.