Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Kitchen Counter Repair

Broken tiles.... Require a delicate touch to get them out without breaking others around it.
This one was successful!  Only removed what I wanted to!

New tiles in place.

Why Use a Licensed Contractor?

At first glance, this looks like a perfectly normal gate attached to a block wall.
But look closer... the block wall on the right is tilted to the left at the top, by about an inch. That would not be unusual if perhaps if this block wall was 30 to 40 years old perhaps.  However.....

This block wall was built less than a week ago. (I built the gate) While I do not do block walls, the customer had asked me what something like this would cost.  I gave him my best guess, and he got some bids.  He went with the lowest bidder, a non licensed worker(s) and a friend of a friend.  So I guess he got a great deal.... or did he?

So... either the wall was built out of level to begin with, or, whatever foundation used was not strong enough such that it shifted already.... wow!

Monday, March 28, 2011

Drawer Repair

Kitchen drawers often look nice from the outside, but the drawer itself fails because it's made from particle board.
Removed old, cut to fit and install new "real wood" internal drawer front
Completed drawer on left, another drawer to be repaired on right

Friday, March 11, 2011

Water Resistant Patio Cover

These patio covers are great for shade, but not so good on a rainy day
Adding these corrugated panels protect from the suns harmful UV rays, add shade, and are water resistant

View from the bottom

View from up top

Utility Ramp

Tired of walking those steps?  Add a ramp to make life a little easier.
Front view

Beginning stages of build.  Joists are heavy duty 2x6's, with significant support throughout. 3/4 plywood on top.

Cat Box Enclosure

Customer wanted to add pet door here, outlet is in the way
Preparation where to cut the hole, and outlet disconnected

Hole is cut, outlet is relocated

Finished view from inside

Finished view from garage

With kitty litter cabinet, view with door open

Garage view, with door closed.