SOLUTION - Cordless Sheer Shadings offered everything this space needed - gently diffused sunlight and the ability to enjoy the view. With the vanes open, the homeowners and their pets could enjoy elegantly diffused light and the gorgeous vista outside. The reduction of bright light greatly reduced UV damage to furniture and floors, and the cord-free design made the area ultra-safe for pets.

Our homes are resilient, adaptable, and when combined with Solar can be built to zero energy standards. Designs come complete with Solar ready features, LED Lighting, structured wiring, and expandable building automation technology. Ultra efficient mechanical equipment with small diameter ducts and variable speed blowers reduce energy use and ensure consistent temperatures between rooms, zones, and floors. Modular Prefabrication offers a smarter building system that leverages manufacturing efficiency, advanced engineering technology, and highly skilled labor to precisely produce high quality, durable, and efficient buildings in a fraction of the time needed in traditional construction. This is not your standard prefab home! EcoCraft homes are designed and constructed to provide our home owners with a look and feel that is unlike anything you have ever experienced!

You can find a whole lot of fun ready for the kids in this fun contemporary play-yard. Theme: The overall theme of the play-yard is a blend of creative and active outdoor play that blends with the contemporary styling of this beautiful home. Focus: The overall focus for the design of this amazing play-yard was to provide this family with an outdoor space that would foster an active and creative playtime for their children of various ages. The visual focus of this space is the 15-foot tree placed in the middle of the turf yard. This fantastic structure beacons the children to climb the mini stumps and enjoy the slide or swing happily from the branches all the while creating a touch of whimsical nature. Surrounding the tree the play-yard offers an array of activities for these lucky children from the chalkboard walls to create amazing pictures to the custom ball wall to practice their skills, the custom myWall system provides endless options for the kids and parents to keep the space exciting and new. Rock holds easily clip into the wall offering ever changing climbing routes, custom water toys and games can also be adapted to the wall to fit the fun of the day. Storage: The myWall system offers various storage options including shelving, closed cases or hanging baskets all of which can be moved to alternate locations on the wall as the homeowners want to customize the play-yard. Growth: The myWall system is built to grow with the users whether it is with changing taste, updating design or growing children, all the accessories can be moved or replaced while leaving the main frame in place. The materials used throughout the space were chosen for their durability and ability to withstand the harsh conditions for many years. The tree also includes 3 levels of swings offering children of varied ages the chance to swing from the branches. Safety: Safety is of critical concern with any play-yard and a space in the harsh hot summers presented specific concerns which were addressed with light colored materials to reflect the sun and reduce heat buildup and stainless steel hardware was used to avoid rusting. The myWall accessories all use a locking mechanism which allows for easy adjustments but also securely locks the pieces into place once set. The flooring in the treehouse was also textured to eliminate skidding.

Timber frame homes offer unique challenges during a remodel. What often makes them beautiful and attractive to most homeowners, also makes them challenging for space requirements. Context: The lovely couple that owned this home were struggling with some interesting floor plan challenges that just didn't work for their family. The loved the beautiful timbers and woodwork of their home, but the dramatically sloping ceilings on the second floor, particularly in the bathroom, just didn't work for this 1 1/2 bath home. Needing to use the skylight to approach the toilet was a less then ideal scenario. Although the bathroom footprint was more then adequate, the sloped ceiling only made half of the space useable. Check out the Before/After post on our blog to see the photos of the house pre-renovation. As much as they loved all the wood features in their home, another challenge they had was light. The wood ceiling made everything inside the house darker, even with a fantastic array of south facing windows, there were spaces in the home that felt dark and small. When they contacted us they wanted to know how could they make their brighter and more inviting, were there solutions to the 2nd floor sloped ceiling issues, and if they were going to do all of this work, how could they make their home more comfortable and efficient. A nagging water leak in the upstairs bathroom spurred them into action and here is how we solved their dilemma. Conclusion: First, we added a little dormer to the rear of the house so we could get full headroom in nearly all of the upstairs bathroom! Then we decided to extend that dormer one more timber bay over to create a walk in closet with natural light and plenty of space. Since we were contemplating energy efficiency, we resolved a nagging issue that is present in a lot of timber frame construction, air tightness. Commonly found in timber frame construction, fiberglass insulation is installed in the rafter bays and board ceilings are installed over top. Unfortunately, board ceilings are anything but air tight, and fiberglass insulation needs to be in an airtight cavity for maximum effectiveness. So we were able to solve two issues at the same time for this homeowner. We removed the board ceiling and fiberglass insulation, we dense packed the rafter bays with cellulose insulation, and installed sheetrock in place of the boards. The boards were salvaged for re-use by the homeowner, and the space and light quality was dramatically improved. Some may think that losing the board ceiling took something away from the space, but what you'll see in the pictures is that it highly accentuates the heavy timbers and really makes them stand out in a beautiful way. Now with this added airtightness, better insulation, and brighter space, the homeowner hardly runs their wood stove, and it's so quiet in the space, an added bonus from changing the insulation. It became necessary to also add a sheetrock ceiling to the living room to hide the plumbing from the new bathroom layout above. Changing this ceiling gave the homeowner some real quality lighting that was lacking in the living room before. The brighter ceiling and new lighting layout completely transforms the living room into a space you want to hang out, even though the layout didn't change at all. When the homeowner saw the finished spaces she said "I can't believe this is my house, I want to live in this house" Energy Efficiency: I touched a little on the efficiency above, but like all projects done with Mottram Architecture, we always want to leave you with a little extra. Timber frame construction with board ceilings and fiberglass insulation are notoriously leaky! If you want to know what we think about fiberglass insulation, check our our blog post on Why Fiberglass Insulation Sucks. By installing cellulose insulation and covering it with sheetrock we were able to greatly reduce the heat flowing out of this home. It not only improves cashflow it improves the comfort level in the space. Who wants to sit in their living room and feel a draft? Let us remind you, we are not saying cellulose insulation is an air barrier, we use the sheetrock to help with that, but it does significantly reduce the air flow over fiberglass insulation. And when we reduce the airflow, we reduce the heat flow. And when we reduce the heat flow, we reduce the need to re-heat that drafty air from outside. When it comes to energy efficiency the first and best place to start is air infiltration. We greatly reduced the air infiltration with the new insulation, but we also added a hat and warm boots. What I mean by that is, we improved the insulation in the roof, and we installed insulation in the basement. Maybe it's a silly analogy, but when you think about keeping warm, we always start with the hat and boots! With sustainability in mind, the next project will be to add a deck to the front of this house with rain catchment barrels from the metal roof. They are planning to plant a garden in the spring and the rain catchment system will help to irrigate the new garden. Builder: East Shore Builders Photographer: Michael Eric Berube

Renovating a home offers a multitude of benefits. Not only does it add value to your property, but it also provides an opportunity to enhance the energy efficiency of your home, ultimately reducing maintenance and utility costs in the long run. We understand the importance of preserving and repurposing spaces. That’s why we approach every renovation project with meticulous attention to detail, craftsmanship, and a keen eye for design. Our goal is to create a seamless blend of the old and the new, ensuring that the final result reflects your unique vision and style.

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Our homes are resilient, adaptable, and when combined with Solar can be built to zero energy standards. Designs come complete with Solar ready features, LED Lighting, structured wiring, and expandable building automation technology. Ultra efficient mechanical equipment with small diameter ducts and variable speed blowers reduce energy use and ensure consistent temperatures between rooms, zones, and floors. Modular Prefabrication offers a smarter building system that leverages manufacturing efficiency, advanced engineering technology, and highly skilled labor to precisely produce high quality, durable, and efficient buildings in a fraction of the time needed in traditional construction. This is not your standard prefab home! EcoCraft homes are designed and constructed to provide our home owners with a look and feel that is unlike anything you have ever experienced!

The bedroom floor shown here is from the Dixie Home "Bonterra" collection, in the "Cream Puff" color. The carpet is crafted from 100% STAINMASTER® Luxerell™ BCF nylon, which makes it the perfect choice for active households. Every STAINMASTER® carpet has a lifetime warranty, and is made with cutting edge fiber technology that provides anti-static protection, resistance to abrasive wear, and texture retention, allowing the carpet to retain its beautiful appearance up to 50% longer than other carpets. Plus, the Luxerell™ fiber shield offers stain resistance, reducing the ability of soil to stick to the carpet, allowing easy release during normal vacuuming and cleaning. This technology will allow your floor to stay 30% cleaner than any other carpet.

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This hot tub was hoisted by a crane to its new home to enjoy Empire State views. Completely surrounded by Ipe and cedar, the decking conceals built in planters for two Sycamore trees, which offer lovely dappled shade. Seasonal specimens create a fantasy environment for the spa. This space is part of a two floor terrace environment Just Terraces created for a professional couple with dogs. Part of the design was to incorporate dog friendly areas and 'comfort areas' that reduced the need to go on midnight walks in inclement weather.

The Ultimate "Two-in-One" Window Solution Experience complete control over your home's lighting and privacy with our innovative Dual Roller Shade systems. Why choose between enjoying the natural sunlight and having complete darkness when you can have both in one sleek design? This system elegantly integrates two distinct fabrics onto a single, low-profile bracket, offering unparalleled versatility for any room. Daytime Elegance (Solar Screen): Lower the light-filtering screen during the day to reduce heat, block harmful UV rays, and eliminate screen glare. You get to keep your beautiful outside view while maintaining perfect daytime privacy. Nighttime Comfort (Blackout): When it's time to sleep or enjoy a movie, simply roll down the blackout fabric. It provides 100% light blockage and total privacy, transforming the space into a restful sanctuary. Whether you are styling a master bedroom, a modern living room, or a home theater, our Dual Roller Shades offer the perfect balance of architectural beauty and everyday functionality.

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At Progressive Builders, we offer professional bathroom remodeling services in Azusa. We are driven by a single goal – to make your bathroom absolutely stunning. We understand that the bathroom is the most personal space in your home. So, we remodel it in a way that it reflects your taste and give you that experience that you wish. Bathroom Remodeling in Azusa, CA - http://progressivebuilders.la/

Renovating a home offers a multitude of benefits. Not only does it add value to your property, but it also provides an opportunity to enhance the energy efficiency of your home, ultimately reducing maintenance and utility costs in the long run. We understand the importance of preserving and repurposing spaces. That’s why we approach every renovation project with meticulous attention to detail, craftsmanship, and a keen eye for design. Our goal is to create a seamless blend of the old and the new, ensuring that the final result reflects your unique vision and style.

Our homes are resilient, adaptable, and when combined with Solar can be built to zero energy standards. Designs come complete with Solar ready features, LED Lighting, structured wiring, and expandable building automation technology. Ultra efficient mechanical equipment with small diameter ducts and variable speed blowers reduce energy use and ensure consistent temperatures between rooms, zones, and floors. Modular Prefabrication offers a smarter building system that leverages manufacturing efficiency, advanced engineering technology, and highly skilled labor to precisely produce high quality, durable, and efficient buildings in a fraction of the time needed in traditional construction. This is not your standard prefab home! EcoCraft homes are designed and constructed to provide our home owners with a look and feel that is unlike anything you have ever experienced!