Category Archives: Woodworking

Cutting a “pass thru” in a load bearing wall

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Jim

Normally, cutting a pass through in a wall is a fairly simple task. Cut the drywall, cut out the studs, frame it and you’re pretty much done. It’s maybe a half day job. However, when you are cutting a pass … Continue reading →

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Building an entry bench

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Jim

Here is a super simple project that is both practical and beautiful with lots of storage for boots and shoes. I built this bench in the entry of a 90 year old home, the same home as in the previous … Continue reading →

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Building a Wall Unit

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Jim

I am sooooo happy how this project turned out and equally happy that it’s finished. My lower back is even happier. When I was contacted by a couple who I had done work for in the past to build a … Continue reading →

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Lakefront Staircase Refinish

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Jim

This was part of a larger project involving a basement reno on a beautiful lakefront property north of Toronto. Part of the renovation involved replacing the old, dated handrail and spindles with something more up to date and inkeeping with … Continue reading →

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The Printing Factory Lofts

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Jim

For me, the best part of designing a loft is that, for the most part, you can throw all the rules out the window. Just about anything works. You can combine styles, colours, design elements and nothing looks out of … Continue reading →

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Liberty Towers

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Jim

Well, I’m glad this one is done! Completing a renovation in a condo is challenging enough dealing with elevators, security personnel, parking and waste removal, but when you add in construction, traffic, two out of three elevators down for maintenance, … Continue reading →

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Building a custom closet from Ikea

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Jim

One of my greatest challenges as a designer is how to make the best use of the funds my clients have available for any given project. What’s the best way to slice up the pie to get the most value? … Continue reading →

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Adding elegance with wainscoting

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Jim

Wainscoting (adding wood panels between the baseboard and the chair rail) dates back to the 16th century when it was applied to the lower portion of interior walls to counteract the cold and dampness associated with stone walls. It is … Continue reading →

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Building a Custom Headboard

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Jim

Today, we built a headboard with a floating night stand and it turned out beautifully, so I thought I would share it with you. Building a headboard whether fabric or in this case, wood (oak) is not particularilly difficult as … Continue reading →

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Making an open concept less open with barn doors

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Jim

An open concept home can be nice but sometimes you can go a little overboard. This was the case when a client bought an 85 year old west Toronto home and then tore down almost every interior wall on the … Continue reading →

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