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.
Most of the 2×8″ joists on this back door deck were rotted and it was showing through the deck boards. I figured the main culprit was the overhang that didn’t have a drip edge.
This homeowner had water leaking in through the masonry work down into the bay window. The curved drywall needed to be replaced.
When asked to build an arched cedar gate on white bricks, I was relieved. I needed a challenge. During the Memphis summer, basic wooden gates can get a bit mundane.
When a longtime customer asked me to build a wooden yard display to match her new house, I was pretty stoked. I’d been waiting for a project like this. Creative decor is sort of my forte.
