Monthly Archives: February 2018

Transforming a fireplace

Posted on February 17, 2018 by Jim

We’ve had a traditional style fireplace in our home that I made almost 10 years ago and have always loved it, especailly at Christmas, but recently we were becoming increasingly frustrated by the cramped corner where our TV unit sits … Continue reading →

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Creating higher baseboards

Posted on February 17, 2018 by Jim

I have always hated the baseboards in our home. They’re small, uneven and crooked and don’t reflect the charm and character of our 100 year old place. The problem I faced in replacing them was that they are solid wood, … Continue reading →

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Refinishing an heirloom dining set

Posted on February 17, 2018 by Jim

I’ve done a fair amount of refinishing in my day from handrails and staircases to furniture pieces and I can honesty say that this one was the most stressful. This country style dining set had a lot of sentimental value … Continue reading →

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2 very different backsplashes

Posted on February 17, 2018 by Jim

A beautiful kitchen backsplash can become the focal point of any kitchen and is often an expression of the homeowner’s style and taste, a bit like art work. Recently, we did two very different backsplashes, one in a condo and … Continue reading →

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