Every time I open up a new packet for swing set construction, I always cringe. It’s hard not to. Companies are getting more and more lazy these days. You never know what to expect with these things.
I didn’t have a choice but to continue a half built custom design. It took a few hours to get a feel for it. Nothing was easy. Overgrown grass and busted trellis made it even more fun. Nothing beats custom decking…
Problems around entryways are a common occurrence in the Midsouth. When it rains, it pours. Leaks can come from a number of different places. On top of that, the humidity doesn’t allow moisture to escape very fast.
This old garden fence in Germantown, TN needed a little help. Most of the planks were rotted on the top. Nail holes had expanded about 5x in size. There wasn’t much to nail the wooden pickets to. As you can see..
Building on blocks is a little bit tougher than other leveling methods (in my opinion). You have to basically shimmy the stones until all sides are level. I’ve built a bunch of these so my son and I have a good process. If you’re doing this yourself, don’t forget..
I custom built this modern designed wooden carport connected to a side entrance up in Bartlett. I used treated pine lumber and black metal roof panels with matching flashing.
When asked to build an off-house covering for this comfy backyard, I couldn’t say no. The homeowners were great hosts as unpredictable rains extended the project a bit.
Last month, I was interviewed for an article featured on Redfin about wainscoting. Aside from my personal definition, I provided tips on design and why a pro contractor is best.
Today, the cost of wood makes it hard for homeowners to afford custom built structures. Brackets and metal pergolas are a lot more popular.
I really enjoyed the process of designing this deck. My client was very specific with what she was looking for. This gave me plenty of opportunity to deliver. Once we hammered down the framing..
