After five weeks of on-site work time, our garage and patio cover project will be complete this week. Check out that interior finish! It’s the ultimate garage finish, painted floor, wood-sheathed walls painted white and a plenty of light. I don’t know about you, but it sure makes me want a new garage! The patio […]
Author Archives: Ali Doskocil
Garage and Patio Cover Project Update and Dealing with Those Pesky Mosquitoes
We are about to wrap up the exterior portion of our garage and patio cover project. The roof is on, the brick is being laid and the final trim details on the patio cover are being completed. Exterior paint and finishing the inside are all that is left. The inside of the garage was insulated […]
Framing Studs and Staying Cool When it’s 110
When adding new structures on the outside of your home, or tearing out and remodeling rooms on the inside, having guys like Dave and Neil on hand is a huge plus. These two are highly skilled remodelers. They are master framing and trim carpenters, with above average skills and knowledge in all phases of remodeling, […]
Concrete Work and Money Saving Tips about Your Air Conditioner
The slabs and driveway are poured on our garage and patio cover project. It’s tricky pouring concrete when the temperatures are as warm as they are this time of year. Once the concrete is mixed in the truck at the plant, it will be completely hard in about five hours. For this project, it took […]
Demolition and Foundation Work
Our garage and patio cover project is underway. The initial demolition is complete, and we are now installing the foundation. We removed the patio cover, sidewalk, bushes and the brick from the wall where we are attaching the garage addition. This wall will eventually be gone, and removing the bricks lets us match the new […]
Planning and Permits for a Major Addition Project
The permit for our garage and patio cover project was issued this week. The garage is a two-car extension of the existing garage, creating the ultimate his and her garage. The patio cover will replace an existing patio cover that was built flat and is leaking. Our CAD design software allows us to show the […]
Mobile Phone Hell and Getting a Building Permit
The Smartphone has been a blessing for us Contractors. The amount of time they save us and convenience they provide is a huge windfall, and causes them to be a critical tool. So, it gets a bit hellish on days like last Thursday morning, when both mine and Michael’s smart phones stopped charging. What a […]
Vacationing on the Buffalo River, Keeping Your Home Safe While on Vacation, and Getting Back to Work
Last week my dog Buddy and I traveled to Arkansas to canoe the river and camp on the banks of the lower Buffalo River Wilderness area, and fished for trout on the White River. The Buffalo River trip is 29 miles long and takes three days. Along with the incredible scenic beauty, this wilderness area […]
Love Your Home with Maintenance and Save Money, Too!
Check out the “Home Maintenance Checklist” Elizabeth is putting together for us. We are trying to make the checklist as comprehensive as possible without being overwhelming. The checklist is designed for you to systematically check and maintain the various components of your home. The list is long, and without a checklist, it’s no wonder you […]
Por favor cambie las pilas en el detector de humo!
This past Saturday morning, at 2 AM, I was awakened to a man’s voice coming from my hallway, saying with urgency, “Por favor cambie las pilas en el detector de humo! Por favor cambie las pilas en el detector de humo!” Although startled, I was instantly put at ease once I saw my dogs weren’t […]
A Tip That Will Reduce the Dust in Your Home and Save You Money!
A client recently asked me if I had any ideas why his house was so dusty. I stopped by to take a look and figured out the problem right away. The air vent boots in the ceiling weren’t sealed at the drywall, so when the heat or air conditioning turned on, air was being pulled […]
Trendy: Iron Doors and Glass Tile
Two of my favorite current trends are iron doors and glass tile. The iron doors are just awesome; they have a great look, a great feel, and add security and value to your home. Glass tile is a perfect artistic outlet; it can add some “sexy” to any design! The project pictured above is a […]
