One of the most common questions I am asked is about what material to use for kitchen counters. The current (July 2014) issue of Consumer Reports magazine has a nice article about this question. Much of this issue of the magazine is dedicated to kitchen design, materials and appliances. It […]
Monthly Archives: May 2014
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The whole house remodel project in Oakland is well underway. The house is 104 years old. All the exterior doors and windows have been replaced and some relocated. The old chimney has been removed. Just get a look at interior: All the interior plaster has been removed, some existing walls […]
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The story of the North Carolina couple who may be forced to tear down their new home because the neighbors don’t like how it looks has recently been in the news. In a nut shell, the couple built a home in a designated “historic district” of home built primarily between […]