Author Archives: Jim

Updating an out of date bathroom

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Jim

Here’s a bathroom I did recently that, when the house was built 30 years ago, was quite stylish. Today, not so much. To save money, the clients kept the original vanity and opted to replace the top and instead of … Continue reading →

Posted in Bathroom Makeovers, Before and Afters | Leave a comment

Columbus farm house

Posted on August 6, 2018 by Jim

A while back I completed some work on a century old farm house north of where I live. The job involved installing new subfloor, a Ditra underlay and new tile in a main floor hallway, laundry room, hall closet and … Continue reading →

Posted in Bathroom Makeovers, Before and Afters, Flooring | Leave a comment

Kitchen install

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Jim

A while back, I started doing work for a kitchen and bath company and one of the projects was to install a new kitchen in a fully renovated raised bungalow. Once the new counter tops are installed, I’ll be able … Continue reading →

Posted in Before and Afters, Kitchen Makeovers | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Before and Afters, Fireplace Makeovers, Woodworking | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Before and Afters, Woodworking | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Before and Afters, Woodworking | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Before and Afters, Kitchen Makeovers | Leave a comment

The Pinnacle

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Jim

Recently I had the opportunity to do more work for people who have been clients of mine for the past 7 years. I helped them with their first condo at Maple Leaf Square in Toronto: https://smallspacestyle.org/2012/03/27/maple-leaf-square/ and then was contracted … Continue reading →

Posted in Before and Afters, Closets and Storage Solutions, Colour and Paint, Flooring | Leave a comment

Wood and Pipe Bar Table

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Jim

Furniture pieces made from wood and gas pipes has become a huge trend as people gravitate towards a more casual, rustic and vintage decor style. I’ve seen tables, islands, book cases, beds, all made from wood and pipes. I’ve worked … Continue reading →

Posted in Space Saving Furniture, Woodworking | Leave a comment

Aspen Springs Kitchen Reno

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Jim

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again….Ikea gets a bad rap which simply, isn’t fair. I recently did an Ikea kitchen install and I can tell you first hand, that the quality of their kitchen cabinetry rivals and … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment