After 20 years of living in this 1913 craftsman-style home in Northeast Portland, the homeowners decided it was time to remodel their basement. They knew that they wanted to increase the living space in their home to accommodate for changes in their lifestyle, and the basement was the best place to add that much-needed space. To get the most use out of the basement’s new design, our design team worked with the homeowners to identify their needs and plan the space accordingly. The new design consisted of a TV/media space, a home office, a gym area, and a hobby workshop. Originally, the floor of the basement consisted of dirt on one side and broken concrete on the other. Because of this, the basement floor would need to be replaced. The homeowners used the space as a laundry and utility room, so they previously constructed a staircase leading down to the basement. Unfortunately, the staircase was not to code and also needed to be replaced. Additionally, the home was at risk of seismic damage due to its age. Homes built in the early 20th century often do not meet structural requirements when it comes to earthquake codes. For this reason, the homeowners also decided to do a seismic retrofit to ensure that their home was earthquake-proof.

On this major remodel in Santa Cruz we were faced with a dilapidated Victorian built in 1904. We began by creating a complete set of building plans detailing the renovation and remodeling of the building. We added new square footage to the master bedroom, reengineered and rebuilt the back half of the structure and then completely replaced all of the plumbing and electrical services. All of our construction on the exterior was required to match the original in order to comply with the historical status of the building. This project was conducted under the new green building guidelines established by the City of Santa Cruz. We were able to recycle nearly 80% of our demolition and construction refuse. We took care to preserve and renovate the existing redwood window casings and all of the original custom heart redwood doors in the home. These were planed, sanded and refinished to both save cost and maintain the vintage warmth of the original structure. The windows were recycled and new Marvin dual pane wood windows installed in their place. The original upstairs redwood flooring was preserved and the damaged sections replaced with material salvaged from the flooring at the first story. These surfaces were sanded and finished to recreate the look of the former flooring. We were also able to save and reuse the decorative fireplace mantle from the original construction.

After 20 years of living in this 1913 craftsman-style home in Northeast Portland, the homeowners decided it was time to remodel their basement. They knew that they wanted to increase the living space in their home to accommodate for changes in their lifestyle, and the basement was the best place to add that much-needed space. To get the most use out of the basement’s new design, our design team worked with the homeowners to identify their needs and plan the space accordingly. The new design consisted of a TV/media space, a home office, a gym area, and a hobby workshop. Originally, the floor of the basement consisted of dirt on one side and broken concrete on the other. Because of this, the basement floor would need to be replaced. The homeowners used the space as a laundry and utility room, so they previously constructed a staircase leading down to the basement. Unfortunately, the staircase was not to code and also needed to be replaced. Additionally, the home was at risk of seismic damage due to its age. Homes built in the early 20th century often do not meet structural requirements when it comes to earthquake codes. For this reason, the homeowners also decided to do a seismic retrofit to ensure that their home was earthquake-proof.

After 20 years of living in this 1913 craftsman-style home in Northeast Portland, the homeowners decided it was time to remodel their basement. They knew that they wanted to increase the living space in their home to accommodate for changes in their lifestyle, and the basement was the best place to add that much-needed space. To get the most use out of the basement’s new design, our design team worked with the homeowners to identify their needs and plan the space accordingly. The new design consisted of a TV/media space, a home office, a gym area, and a hobby workshop. Originally, the floor of the basement consisted of dirt on one side and broken concrete on the other. Because of this, the basement floor would need to be replaced. The homeowners used the space as a laundry and utility room, so they previously constructed a staircase leading down to the basement. Unfortunately, the staircase was not to code and also needed to be replaced. Additionally, the home was at risk of seismic damage due to its age. Homes built in the early 20th century often do not meet structural requirements when it comes to earthquake codes. For this reason, the homeowners also decided to do a seismic retrofit to ensure that their home was earthquake-proof.

Stay cool and comfortable with the premium air conditioning systems and Naples air conditioner services provided by the expert Naples air conditioning contractors at Snell Precision Cooling, Inc. Not sure if you should repair or replace your Southwest Florida air conditioning system? Well, consider this: if you're operating an inefficient air conditioning system that breaks down a lot, it is likely that it will break down again. That means more expensive emergency air conditioning repair service calls or possible damage to the other components of your Naples HVAC system. Also consider the ongoing cost factor. You could save up to 60% on your energy bills with new high-efficiency air conditioning systems. Even if your Naples air conditioner is only a few years old, it could be terribly inefficient by today's energy efficiency standards. Installing a new, high-efficiency air conditioning system can actually pay for itself in energy savings within a relatively short time.

On this major remodel in Santa Cruz we were faced with a dilapidated Victorian built in 1904. We began by creating a complete set of building plans detailing the renovation and remodeling of the building. We added new square footage to the master bedroom, reengineered and rebuilt the back half of the structure and then completely replaced all of the plumbing and electrical services. All of our construction on the exterior was required to match the original in order to comply with the historical status of the building. This project was conducted under the new green building guidelines established by the City of Santa Cruz. We were able to recycle nearly 80% of our demolition and construction refuse. We took care to preserve and renovate the existing redwood window casings and all of the original custom heart redwood doors in the home. These were planed, sanded and refinished to both save cost and maintain the vintage warmth of the original structure. The windows were recycled and new Marvin dual pane wood windows installed in their place. The original upstairs redwood flooring was preserved and the damaged sections replaced with material salvaged from the flooring at the first story. These surfaces were sanded and finished to recreate the look of the former flooring. We were also able to save and reuse the decorative fireplace mantle from the original construction.

These homeowners wanted a flooring surface that would be durable enough for pets and didn't want hardwood. Adura Tile was used and is a vinyl tile product that looks like tile. It's warmer under foot than tile and replacing damaged tiles is easy.

After 20 years of living in this 1913 craftsman-style home in Northeast Portland, the homeowners decided it was time to remodel their basement. They knew that they wanted to increase the living space in their home to accommodate for changes in their lifestyle, and the basement was the best place to add that much-needed space. To get the most use out of the basement’s new design, our design team worked with the homeowners to identify their needs and plan the space accordingly. The new design consisted of a TV/media space, a home office, a gym area, and a hobby workshop. Originally, the floor of the basement consisted of dirt on one side and broken concrete on the other. Because of this, the basement floor would need to be replaced. The homeowners used the space as a laundry and utility room, so they previously constructed a staircase leading down to the basement. Unfortunately, the staircase was not to code and also needed to be replaced. Additionally, the home was at risk of seismic damage due to its age. Homes built in the early 20th century often do not meet structural requirements when it comes to earthquake codes. For this reason, the homeowners also decided to do a seismic retrofit to ensure that their home was earthquake-proof.

After 20 years of living in this 1913 craftsman-style home in Northeast Portland, the homeowners decided it was time to remodel their basement. They knew that they wanted to increase the living space in their home to accommodate for changes in their lifestyle, and the basement was the best place to add that much-needed space. To get the most use out of the basement’s new design, our design team worked with the homeowners to identify their needs and plan the space accordingly. The new design consisted of a TV/media space, a home office, a gym area, and a hobby workshop. Originally, the floor of the basement consisted of dirt on one side and broken concrete on the other. Because of this, the basement floor would need to be replaced. The homeowners used the space as a laundry and utility room, so they previously constructed a staircase leading down to the basement. Unfortunately, the staircase was not to code and also needed to be replaced. Additionally, the home was at risk of seismic damage due to its age. Homes built in the early 20th century often do not meet structural requirements when it comes to earthquake codes. For this reason, the homeowners also decided to do a seismic retrofit to ensure that their home was earthquake-proof.

On this major remodel in Santa Cruz we were faced with a dilapidated Victorian built in 1904. We began by creating a complete set of building plans detailing the renovation and remodeling of the building. We added new square footage to the master bedroom, reengineered and rebuilt the back half of the structure and then completely replaced all of the plumbing and electrical services. All of our construction on the exterior was required to match the original in order to comply with the historical status of the building. This project was conducted under the new green building guidelines established by the City of Santa Cruz. We were able to recycle nearly 80% of our demolition and construction refuse. We took care to preserve and renovate the existing redwood window casings and all of the original custom heart redwood doors in the home. These were planed, sanded and refinished to both save cost and maintain the vintage warmth of the original structure. The windows were recycled and new Marvin dual pane wood windows installed in their place. The original upstairs redwood flooring was preserved and the damaged sections replaced with material salvaged from the flooring at the first story. These surfaces were sanded and finished to recreate the look of the former flooring. We were also able to save and reuse the decorative fireplace mantle from the original construction.

On this major remodel in Santa Cruz we were faced with a dilapidated Victorian built in 1904. We began by creating a complete set of building plans detailing the renovation and remodeling of the building. We added new square footage to the master bedroom, reengineered and rebuilt the back half of the structure and then completely replaced all of the plumbing and electrical services. All of our construction on the exterior was required to match the original in order to comply with the historical status of the building. This project was conducted under the new green building guidelines established by the City of Santa Cruz. We were able to recycle nearly 80% of our demolition and construction refuse. We took care to preserve and renovate the existing redwood window casings and all of the original custom heart redwood doors in the home. These were planed, sanded and refinished to both save cost and maintain the vintage warmth of the original structure. The windows were recycled and new Marvin dual pane wood windows installed in their place. The original upstairs redwood flooring was preserved and the damaged sections replaced with material salvaged from the flooring at the first story. These surfaces were sanded and finished to recreate the look of the former flooring. We were also able to save and reuse the decorative fireplace mantle from the original construction.

On this major remodel in Santa Cruz we were faced with a dilapidated Victorian built in 1904. We began by creating a complete set of building plans detailing the renovation and remodeling of the building. We added new square footage to the master bedroom, reengineered and rebuilt the back half of the structure and then completely replaced all of the plumbing and electrical services. All of our construction on the exterior was required to match the original in order to comply with the historical status of the building. This project was conducted under the new green building guidelines established by the City of Santa Cruz. We were able to recycle nearly 80% of our demolition and construction refuse. We took care to preserve and renovate the existing redwood window casings and all of the original custom heart redwood doors in the home. These were planed, sanded and refinished to both save cost and maintain the vintage warmth of the original structure. The windows were recycled and new Marvin dual pane wood windows installed in their place. The original upstairs redwood flooring was preserved and the damaged sections replaced with material salvaged from the flooring at the first story. These surfaces were sanded and finished to recreate the look of the former flooring. We were also able to save and reuse the decorative fireplace mantle from the original construction.

After 20 years of living in this 1913 craftsman-style home in Northeast Portland, the homeowners decided it was time to remodel their basement. They knew that they wanted to increase the living space in their home to accommodate for changes in their lifestyle, and the basement was the best place to add that much-needed space. To get the most use out of the basement’s new design, our design team worked with the homeowners to identify their needs and plan the space accordingly. The new design consisted of a TV/media space, a home office, a gym area, and a hobby workshop. Originally, the floor of the basement consisted of dirt on one side and broken concrete on the other. Because of this, the basement floor would need to be replaced. The homeowners used the space as a laundry and utility room, so they previously constructed a staircase leading down to the basement. Unfortunately, the staircase was not to code and also needed to be replaced. Additionally, the home was at risk of seismic damage due to its age. Homes built in the early 20th century often do not meet structural requirements when it comes to earthquake codes. For this reason, the homeowners also decided to do a seismic retrofit to ensure that their home was earthquake-proof.

On this major remodel in Santa Cruz we were faced with a dilapidated Victorian built in 1904. We began by creating a complete set of building plans detailing the renovation and remodeling of the building. We added new square footage to the master bedroom, reengineered and rebuilt the back half of the structure and then completely replaced all of the plumbing and electrical services. All of our construction on the exterior was required to match the original in order to comply with the historical status of the building. This project was conducted under the new green building guidelines established by the City of Santa Cruz. We were able to recycle nearly 80% of our demolition and construction refuse. We took care to preserve and renovate the existing redwood window casings and all of the original custom heart redwood doors in the home. These were planed, sanded and refinished to both save cost and maintain the vintage warmth of the original structure. The windows were recycled and new Marvin dual pane wood windows installed in their place. The original upstairs redwood flooring was preserved and the damaged sections replaced with material salvaged from the flooring at the first story. These surfaces were sanded and finished to recreate the look of the former flooring. We were also able to save and reuse the decorative fireplace mantle from the original construction.

On this major remodel in Santa Cruz we were faced with a dilapidated Victorian built in 1904. We began by creating a complete set of building plans detailing the renovation and remodeling of the building. We added new square footage to the master bedroom, reengineered and rebuilt the back half of the structure and then completely replaced all of the plumbing and electrical services. All of our construction on the exterior was required to match the original in order to comply with the historical status of the building. This project was conducted under the new green building guidelines established by the City of Santa Cruz. We were able to recycle nearly 80% of our demolition and construction refuse. We took care to preserve and renovate the existing redwood window casings and all of the original custom heart redwood doors in the home. These were planed, sanded and refinished to both save cost and maintain the vintage warmth of the original structure. The windows were recycled and new Marvin dual pane wood windows installed in their place. The original upstairs redwood flooring was preserved and the damaged sections replaced with material salvaged from the flooring at the first story. These surfaces were sanded and finished to recreate the look of the former flooring. We were also able to save and reuse the decorative fireplace mantle from the original construction.

Way back in the late 1970s, the owners of an 1894 Victorian in Somerville hired Charlie Allen Renovations to renovate and restore their home, a landmark property that had been divided into apartments and lost some of its period charm. This was a memorable project and it was a shock when the homeowners called in December 2014 to let us know that their home had been badly damaged by a fire. They asked if we could once again restore it to its original prominence. This time nearly every original element of the home needed to be restored or rebuilt. We began the process by carefully removing all original moulding and paneling, which was then catalogued, thoroughly cleaned, and stored away. Belfor, a property restoration firm, was hired to remove soot and smoky odors, which required opening the walls and then rebuilding them. Numerous decorative elements throughout the home, including an intricate stained glass window in the dining room, had been too badly damaged to be restored; these were carefully remade by both our talented team and by an exceptional group of project partners, to match their original design. All of the windows in the house had to be replaced, and all of its floors needed to be refinished. Tile hearth surrounding the dining room fireplace and the living room fireplace mantel and surround were removed, cleaned, and replaced. The homeowners also took the opportunity to have some long-desired renovations accomplished, including remodeling the outdated kitchen, which now features an expansive island, pantry closet, new cork flooring, backsplash, and greenhouse window. Today, the house is fully both meticulously restored and remodeled, and the owners are happily back home. At its conclusion, the project was awarded with the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission’s 2017 Directors Award and a 2018 Contractor of the Year Gold Award. Along with Belfor, additional project partners include Jackson Schillaci Woodworking, master finisher Wayne Towle, and Jim Anderson Stained Glass. Photo by Shelly Harrison

This small Master Bath was damaged from a leaking shower wall. We replaced the tub with a shower, tiling all three walls to the ceiling. A Schultter Shower Pan was installed eliminating the need to move the drain. A travertine look tile from Interceramic was used on the walls and floor. A cut river rock pebble floor was installed as the shower floor and as the back of the large recessed shower niche. A comfort height commode by Rohl was installed. A new Vanity in Clear Alder was installed and stained. The custom granite countertop was made to extend across the back of the commode to give additional storage space. The cabinet behind the commode was recessed into the wall to give a more spacious feel to the room.

? Hot Water Tank Installation, Repairs, and Maintenance in Ottawa & Surrounding Areas ? At P & P HVAC, we specialize in expert hot water tank installation, repairs, and maintenance for homes and businesses throughout Ottawa, Orleans, Cumberland, and the surrounding areas. Whether you're looking to replace an outdated system or need quick, reliable repairs, our experienced team is here to ensure your hot water needs are met with quality and care. Hot Water Tank Maintenance Tips: To keep your system running efficiently and prevent costly repairs, regular maintenance is key! Here are some important steps to take: Flushing the tank annually: Helps prevent sediment buildup that can reduce efficiency and damage the tank over time. Replacing the anode rod: Every few years, the anode rod in your hot water tank needs replacement to prevent rust and corrosion. Installing a power anode rod: If you have a sulfur smell or hard water, this can help eliminate odors and extend the life of your tank. We’re committed to helping you get the most out of your hot water system, ensuring it runs smoothly year-round. Whether you need a new hot water tank installation, emergency repairs, or routine maintenance to keep your system in top shape, trust P & P HVAC to deliver reliable service. ? Call us today to schedule your service or get a free estimate!

? Hot Water Tank Installation, Repairs, and Maintenance in Ottawa & Surrounding Areas ? At P & P HVAC, we specialize in expert hot water tank installation, repairs, and maintenance for homes and businesses throughout Ottawa, Orleans, Cumberland, and the surrounding areas. Whether you're looking to replace an outdated system or need quick, reliable repairs, our experienced team is here to ensure your hot water needs are met with quality and care. Hot Water Tank Maintenance Tips: To keep your system running efficiently and prevent costly repairs, regular maintenance is key! Here are some important steps to take: Flushing the tank annually: Helps prevent sediment buildup that can reduce efficiency and damage the tank over time. Replacing the anode rod: Every few years, the anode rod in your hot water tank needs replacement to prevent rust and corrosion. Installing a power anode rod: If you have a sulfur smell or hard water, this can help eliminate odors and extend the life of your tank. We’re committed to helping you get the most out of your hot water system, ensuring it runs smoothly year-round. Whether you need a new hot water tank installation, emergency repairs, or routine maintenance to keep your system in top shape, trust P & P HVAC to deliver reliable service. ? Call us today to schedule your service or get a free estimate!