A cartoon for you

When is a cartoon joke too reflective of actuality?

Space ship, food processor, or bathing system

You decide!!!!! This is the most complicated bath tub I have ever seen, what an amazing unit. It is a combination: whirlpool, steam shower, multi jet shower (just blows the dirt off, no need to wash), TV and surround sound system, with high speed Internet and a trap door opens at the top and drops in food so you can spend your entire life inside. Only kidding about the trap door, but it does have everything else and doesn't need the kitchen sink. I sure hope the sucker doesn't leak when we get it in place. Click on the title block for a link to the website.

Another PR and public service announcement

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Got a call today from NBC 17 News. They were doing a story on the recession's impact on the construction industry. I was glad to help them out with an on site interview. See Phillip in action. He can't hit a nail when the camera is on, in reality he rarely misses. I understand that, when I am working with Marcia and watching her type on the keyboard, she is all thumbs. I'm the same way when someone is looking over my shoulder and I'm drawing a set of plans. We all have our quirks, after a while you just have to get over it. I love this stuff.

This project is just in the demo stage. It began on Monday with set up, we'll begin framing walls and doors next week. This will be a killer project when finished.

Great new project beginning on Monday

A great new project will begin to unfold on Monday with set up and some light demolition. We are taking an office, master bath and master bedroom and rearranging everything to make it into a fabulous master suite. The bath will feature some very unique items i.e. curved acrylic block wall, a layout that incorporates the shower and commode area, a window high on the wall above the vanity mirror, and a humidity controlled exhaust fan. Stay tuned for periodic updates on this one if you have an interest in high tech design. Habitat for Humanity will be glad to have the recycled items from this bath.

Raleigh Laundry Room Remodel

When we stripped the walls this is what we found, it must have been leaking for a while. The homeowner had no idea.

Cary Attic Project

Tons of pretty work have been happening last and this week. It's a real shame that most of it will never be seen again once the plywood is in place. One more inspection tomorrow and we'll be good to go with the remainder of the plywood placement. Then on to walls.

Notice the clogged dryer vent. Unfortunately this is a problem when the dryer vent runs through unconditioned space. The warm moist air condenses on the inside of the pipe and lint builds up. This can lead to a fire, thus the requirement to use rigid pipe.

New Project Started

Two new projects have begun, the first is an attic in Cary that until yesterday was accessed by pull down stairs. It now has real stairs and we are beginning the work to finish the area as a media room and bath with a really, really, really cool combination steam shower, whirlpool unit including a TV and aroma therapy. Stay tuned for additional photo updates and see this rough space become a thing of beauty.

Time in the trenches

If anyone can figure out how to add about 6 more hours in a work day, please let me know. Business, although I can't complain, is about to over run us. A great problem to have going into the winter holiday season. We have nearly completed the repair and repaint of a very contemporary home in Apex. This is the third project for this family. Their home is unique in that it is a Sears and Robuck kit home about 30 years old. The siding was bad in a few places so we repaired the areas and then R&L Painting did a wonderful job in finishing up the work including staining and sealing the deck.

Raleigh Bathroom Finished

What a great client. They have already referred us to several of their friends.

THANK YOU!

Don't forget this weekend's home tour

Well most of the day was spent preparing and putting the final touches on our (and Sally's) home for the Tour of Remodeled Homes. It's pretty amazing, we are being helped by a friend and colleague who is an interior decorator. Kathy from reInvented Spaces has done the setup and staging and OMG, it looks so good. If for no other reason, you should stop by and see what a decorator can do. There is a flourish that I can't see most of the time, but can enjoy after it happens. Marcia brought the flowers including a silk arrangement she made for the dining room, Sally absolutely loves it. Phillip took care of building the sign and installed it. Final polish in the morning and we'll be open for business. I hope the rain doesn't drive anyone away.