Blog Updates

We have been moving along on this east end condo. We have had a challenge or two for sure.. but we are on the Hine stretch… I think. Stay tuned! Source

Just a few snaps from the week… Source

We are renovating this condo over the next couple weeks! Demo was… a challenge for sure, as working in buildings always is. This one has a special twist.. which we might just reveal when we are complete! Stay tuned for for that!!! Source

Demo complete this week on a classic kitchen and bathroom renovation on a wartime home. They put so much effort into how things were put together during that time. So much wire mesh, cement.. and of course lath and plaster!! Stay tuned on this one! Source

The special order siding kept us from completing this cute shed for a few weeks. Well it is finally complete.. and we couldn’t be happier. The vinyl looks just like real cedar.. well worth the wait! Source

We have been working away… mostly in the sunshine on this multi-level front yard. Over 700′ of 6×6 retaining walls.. Countless amounts of aggregate.. and today.. a few pavers!! To say this one is a challenge is accurate for sure. Check out the last pic.. which is what we started with! Enjoy the weekend!!! Source

Want your retaining walls to stay plumb and square.? It’s not the frost heaving at the base that’s the issue. Hydro Impaction.. When water mixes with soils and creates large amounts of pressure, the water stayes in the soil and together, they push on the wall. Clear aggregate should always be the first backfill used.

We beat the rain and we’re able to get this Sod from Fairgreen Sod Farms installed Friday. The last item on the list before we take a bit of a spring break. See you on the next one… Source

Completed this tidy turf job thos morning. The key really is the infill. It gives the turf some of its softness back after being installed on quite a solid base. It’s also antimicrobial and will assist in maintaining a clean space regardless of children or pet mess! Source

Spent a few days outside of the city this week. A bit of storm repair mixed with just the right amount of relaxation! 😎 Source

What happend to the sunshine? Guess we will sort this out in the cold. 🥶 Source

Early spring builds come with delays.. The special order siding on this “shed” is a couple of weeks out. Also, can i just mention that this shed could prob be rented for at least 1200/month in the area its in. very close to the lake!! Sod is growing, but the machines can’t get into the