Licensed & insured NJ Lic#13VH07697000
Carpentry: built in bookcase, custom desk, catio, home theater, hidden door, etc.
Old dated wood in this Cloverhill home.
Each section of this custom built bookcase is 4 feet wide. Adjustable shelves and soft close doors.
L shaped desk with adjustable shelves, drawers and sliding tray.
This desk was made to fit this specific space at Entourage Salon in Mt. Olive.
Cedar catio for the cats to get some fresh air.
Steps, ramps and platforms for jumping and sitting
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This basement room was boring with no purpose or focus. It was the perfect space for a home theater.
Progress:I fabricated oak columns to match the decor in the main living room.
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The dark walnut stain, the crown detail, and trim molding matches the mantle in the living room on the main floor.
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Dimmable sconces were added for dramatic lighting.
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The drop ceiling was painted black.
Wallpaper was installed that looked like stitched leather.
Beautiful nany and gold carpet was installed.
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The drop ceiling was painted black.Wallpaper was installed that looked like stitched leather.Beautiful nany and gold carpet was installed.
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I built a platform to raise the back row of seats. The platform had dimmable runway lighting. There is also a platform to look like a stage with curtains. This theater is elegant.
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This nook in a basement was the perfect space for a home theater.
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I hooked up the projector, installed baseboard and the room was ready for carpet.
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With five large seats, this theater is ready!
This passage way from the living room to the bedroom was disguised with a hidden door.
With a special hinge the cabinet rests on ball bearings and is easily swung open.
A tricky build, it was cool when it was all completed.
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Do you have a basement bar that lacks storage. Does it look like a basement and not a bar?
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I was asked to build this recessed shelving. The homeowner will be staining it and add glass shelving.
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Do you have a boring knee wall that lacks pizzazz.
After: Adding some decorative molding and a top gives this wall a new look.
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This customer ordered a new double oven and needed a new cabinet.
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I fabricated this cabinet with the specs from the oven company. I used the old doors so everything will match.
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With the new double oven installed, the cabinet looks like it was there all along.
Do you have old cabinets with so soffit and are suspended in mid air? Adding some crown molding can give them a new look. These cabinets were eventually painted by another company.
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This dining room had 2 dated looking corner pieces.
After: I installed new trim and decorative wainscoting for a more formal contemporary look.
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This old home had dated dinged up window trim.
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I changed out the molding, insulated the window where the old window weights were, and painted the room. It's a whole new look.
bathrooms and laundry rooms
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This old window had been leaking for a long time.
The wall was reframed and new sheathing and siding were installed.
White subway tile with frost gray grout. All the extra work paid off!
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This home in Mooney Mountain had dated tile and dark wood vanity.
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The wooden plank tile is very common and has the look of wood and durability of tile.
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The dark wood vanity and soffit made the room feel smaller.
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The bright color and modern vanity gave this bathroom a new look.
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Old vinyl floor
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New tile
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A new vanity for this makeover
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Yup, this was the style at one time.
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Removed the soffit, added lights, and bright tile. The tub was reglazed.
I use the Schluter systems on the majority of my tiling jobs.
I took a hands on class on how to install their product correctly.
The product line offers so many designs choices with drain and niches.
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The toilet was sinking into the subfloor.
You never know what you'll find behind walls or under floors.
Some new framing and a subfloor was installed
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The floor is secure and finished with a new vanity.
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A real fast and cost effective upgrade- waterproof vinyl flooring installed over your tile. No demo cost and mess.
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Smartcore flooring from Lowes can be used in bathrooms for a fast upgrade.
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The small homes around the lake are sometimes trapped in a time warp.
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Some vinyl wainscotting and a tile floor will help with the moisture in the room.
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This large bathroom in Mendham did not have a shower, only a hand held shower head.
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The tile really changed the look of this bathroom. The ceiling above the tub was tiled too.
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This laundry room had common wood paneling and a vinyl floor.
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The vinyl plank floor and drywall give this room a bright updated feel.
I fabricated this unit for his baskets to slide like drawers.
Tiling a basement laundry room in the basement.
Painting & drywall repair
Benjamin Moore is the preferred paint of Silver Hammer for guaranteed quality.
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A storm in Bennington Woods caused a branch to puncture the roof and come through the ceiling.
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I repaired the drywall and painted the ceiling. Can you see the hole?
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I have never seen nail pops like in Clover Hill. I rescrewed these walls and spackled them well.
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The result of good prep work. The walls are smooth and the paint covered well.
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The walls in this Pershing Estate home had massive nail pops. I screwed all the walls on the first floor and spackled.
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I have an electric sander that hooks to a vacuum which keeps the dust down. The walls came out beautiful.
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A customer tried to remove wallpaper from plaster walls. Yikes!
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I installed 1/4" drywall over the walls, spackled, sanded and painted. The review in the next slide says it all.
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My sister in law removed the carpet from her stairs and found this mess.
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Since there was a new born baby in the house I didn't want to scrape and sand old paint. I installed 1/4" plywood over and it cam out great.
Before: natural wood that has been power washed.
Sprayed with Benjamin Moore exterior low luster paint.
After: The beams were painted in Benjamin Moore brown.
Before: This door was in bad shape. I sanded it really well and used bondo to take care of any holes.
After: Painted with 3 coats of Benjamin Moore exterior enamel.
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Do you have a wooden garage door?
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This door received some TLC and will last for a few more years.
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With exterior painting it's important to remove all dirt and loose paint with power washing or sanding.
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Good stain fills the pores of the wood and will protect it from the elements.
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It's important to maintain wooden fences.
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The stain will help protect this privacy fence from the snow that piled up around it all winter.
Woah!! I am ready to spray my paint!!
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Many garages are white and get marked up through the years.
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Let me use my sprayer to paint your garage and bring it back to its original form.
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This customer was having new siding installed and the burgundy color wasn't going to match.
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I used my Gracco paint sprayer for a perfect finish.
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Do you have a piece of furniture you would like to repurpose?
I primed this unit two times.
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I applied 3 coats of an enamel finish.
Garage remodel
Basement Remodel
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This basement had 3/8" wood paneling on the walls and an old drop ceiling.
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New drywall, paint, carpet and the upgrade in drop ceiling tiles really changes the look.
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This basement had 3/8" wood paneling on the walls and an old drop ceiling.
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Clean and fresh.
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The dog loves it!
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Decks, railings and stairs:
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After with new decking
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Before: old stairs in the middle of the deck layout.
After: new stairs in the corner of the deck.
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This customer let their deck go and rot for 30 years.
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When I took apart the deck I realized the last contractor never installed propper footings. I poured 1200 pounds of concrete to do the job right.
The bottom board was scribed to meet the pavers.
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This customer received a beautiful cedar deck, built to code, and will last for another 30 years.
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Before: worn out front entrance
After: New decking and wider stairs.
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This deck was worn out and exposed to the elements for too long.
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The structure of this deck was in excellent condition. I added joist hangers and joist tape to make it last even longer.
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A beautiful transformation.
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This deck will last for years to come.
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This old wooden deck was in real need of an upgrade.
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Wow what a difference! Beautiful Trex Transcend decking is so modern and clean looking.
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Sheds, closets and more.
Before: A good power washing removed a lot of chipped paint.
After: Fresh paint and new trim gave this shed some much needed curb appeal.
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Shed repair is very common. The snow and rain destroy the bottom trim.
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I can rebuild your doors andbring them back to life.
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This door was in bad shape.
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Like new!!
Sometimes you just need a few boards replaced.
These new doors and ramp allow the customer to ride their mower right into the shed.
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This is a 3 car garage in Mendham and the customer wanted to use the last bay as a pool cabana.
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I enclosed the electrical panel for a finished look.
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Everything is fully accessible for servicing.
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This room in Morris Chase was called an office.
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I added a closet and now the house can be listed as a 4 bedroom.
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The closet looks like it was always there.
Do you have a closet that needs shelving? Look at all this storage!
Do you have an extra room?
This customer had me turn a spare bedroom into a walk in closet.
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This home in Bennington Woods had a wet bar in the living room.
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With 2 small children a wet bar wasn't the best use of space. A large closet is much better.
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The large closet has two 36" doors for lots of room for toys and games.
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This was a great project. We took the two closets in this master bedroom and opened them up to be larger.
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The closet in the next room was also opened.
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The result was one large closet with 2 sets of double doors for this master suite.
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The closet makeover in the master suite.
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We removed the existing closet for the master suite. Next we fabricated new closets and window bench.
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The window bench top lifts up for a massive toy chest.
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With the master suite closet maximizing that space, this child's room now has 2 closets and a storage bench. Excellent use of space.
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Some ideas are fast and easy.
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A stronger bar and 5 shelves makes this closet more efficient for the homeowner.
I can help make any closet an organized closet.
Let's organize your space today!
Kitchens
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Dark wood cabinets, large 12x12 tiles, green backsplash look very dated in 2021
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The understated subway tile lets the waterfall tile really pop.
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Modern, bright and clean.
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Dark cabinets really shrink a small space.
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Bright white cabinets are a way to open a kitchen and make it bright.
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A backsplash is a fast way to make a change in the kitchen.
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A new backsplash.
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A backsplash is a way to enhance your kitchen and not break the bank.
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New and bright.
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A backsplash will change the look of your kitchen and offer protection when food splatters.
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This old floor had tiles popping up.
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I found hardwood floor under the old cement board.
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This new floor will last for years.
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Dated green small tile is out.
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The new tile is neutral. The straight row at the bottom and a diagonal pattern above the accent row is away to add design without being too busy.
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This old kitchen needed a makeover, but we left the tile on the wall.
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Painting the tile saved on budget.
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This old kitchen was built in the 1950s.
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Modular cabinets and soft close drawers are a modern modification for this old kitchen.
In a small kitchen it is important to make use of all space. The angle in the top keeps the top from being in way of the back door.
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I designed and built a radiator cover that added some storage space and more counter space. There was nothing to the left of the stove.
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This closet is 12 inches wide by 30 inches deep. Everything was lost in the back of the shelves.
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I designed and fabricated a shelving unit on wheels that can pull out.
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The shelves can pull out and everything can be easily reached.
Handyman services
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There was just too much wall here which kept natural light from the room.
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I was able to open the wall and make the area feel more open.
Mailbox installation with a cement footing.
These mailboxes are becoming more popular.
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Do you have a teenager learning to drive? This customer does.
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I was able to repair the mailboxes and they were able to repair the car.
Wouldn't it be nice to grow your own vegetables this summer?
I can build you a raised bed garden and you can have fresh veggies and herbs all summer long!
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Do you have a fireplace insert that needs some creative assistance?
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I can add tile and a mantle shelf or fabricate something from wood.
Bike storage is a common job at The Regency in Flanders.
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Wood rot on exterior columns is very common.
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I can fix that rot and have your column looking brand new.
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Garage door trim damage is really common and easily repaired.
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Garage door trim damage is really common and easily repaired.
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This basement had old closets that were not being used anymore.
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I removed the closets and opened up the space. The homeowners will put vinyl shelving there.
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Power washing pavers and bluestone patios and walkway
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They come out so clean and new looking. You don't realize how dirty walkways can be until you power wash them.
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Light fixture and fan change out.
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Light fixture and fan change out.
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Wallpaper removal
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Wallpaper removed, the was was spackled, sanded and primed. It's ready for the finish coat of paint.
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The kids continued to kick the soccer ball into the basement drywall and damage it.
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I replaced the lower portion of the drywall with 1/2" plywood. Now anything above the chair rail molding is a penalty.
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These old double hung windows were stuck and very drafty.
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New double hung vinyl windows were installed and now they can enjoy some fresh air in the office.
Child safety
Mounting cabinets.
Child safety.
Child safety
Mount the bookcase to the wall to prevent it from falling over and hurting your child.
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A broken lazy susan
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A new insert makes this old lazy susan as good as new.
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A leak under the sink is very common.
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I can make the bottom of your sink look new again.
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Old door hardware can look dated.
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This new black trim and new door molding gives it a whole different feel.
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Fence repair
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Fence repair
Fixture installation or repair.
Fixture installation or repair.