Recent Project Photos--This site is still under construction as I keep adding photos SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOS:
Anybody can copy and paste fancy photos of finished projects, but I show you before and after photos of our work. Although we do anything inside your home, our last couple projects have been kitchen remodels and bath remodels. We also custom work like book shelves and trim work. We specialize in basement remodels, so please scroll on down the page to see a few.
Current project in progress is a major bath remodel
This is a before photo where we are transforming this 1980's master bath to 2012. All the old fake gold stuff will be removed as well as the 'heart' shaped tub and all replaced.
Another before photo of current bath remodel.
This old 72" vanity will be replaced as well as the top and mirror.
Demo of current January project
Everything from the above before photos is removed to the bare walls.
Bathroom Construction
By just day 3, we have the hand made custom shower pan done and are installing the high end Hardybacker boards. The new tub will be a drop in tub where the outer face will be even with the custom 48" x 36" shower.
By day 5, we begin the tile
Pretty much the same view as the second photo from the top above. This tile is directional, meaning all tile has to be laid a certain way to create the pattern. Note: most installers don't care about directions. Home owners need to know each tile has a hidden 'arrow' on the back that tells the installer which way to lay the tile.
More tile
Same view as the first photo before we began. The tub has been installed along the the faucet.
Tub details...
This is a European waterfall faucet which the home owner bought online for about $100 and likely worth three times that. There was a problem in that European standard faucet plumbing threads don't fit American standards---so it took special adapters. The tub is a Kohler tub and is extra deep. It also took a special overflow drain system which is purchased separately, but for this tub. This tub can als0 be purchased in many versions including water jets, etc.... The tub will hold 60 gallons where most tubs are in the 35 gallon range. Old school tubs require about 25 gallons. In most cases, the size of your tub, Jacuzzi, etc- is directly dependent on the size of your water heater unless it has an independent heating system.
Tile work completed
We're just waiting on the custom shower doors. The custom vanity and granite tops. Pretty much the same view as the first photo I took.
PAST PROJECTS
Basement Remodels
Typical unfinished basement.
Same basement a couple weeks later
Same view as the photo above only farther back. You can see the stairs. A full kitchen was built to the right with a bedroom to the left with a full bathroom. Behind us is a media room in the next photo.
Media room.
This media room has all the wiring hidden and was wired for full surround sound with up to 10 speakers.
Another Basement Remodel with a full bath
Before where the home owner had started the work himself.
Same basement from a different angle.
This wall is prepared to hang a 60" flat screen TV with sconce lights on a dimmer. To the left is a wet bar area.
We also install entry doors.
This is a house in Hyde Park, Westport, MO. We are replacing the entry doors.
The old door is removed
The new door will be a custom door from Lowe's
Getting the new door through the entry.
Besides the new door having to be custom made, we all almost forgot about getting it through the entry and we were lucky it getting it in there sideways. It was also a major physical project to get the door turned in the right way in the confined entry. But we did it. This was nearly a $1200 custom door, so there was no room for error.
We also specialize in laminate and hardwood floor installs.
This photos was taken last spring where we tore all the carpet out for a lady who adopted two large dogs and wanted a dog friendly floor. It involved a stair case where most laminate floor contractors won't touch.
Prefinished Hardwood Floor Project and Bunk Beds
This began as a project to build in 4 bunk beds you see in the background. Near the end of the project, the homeowner opted for new hardwood floors. We removed the carpet, laid down the felt and this photo is in the middle of installing the new floor. A larger photo from a different direction is below as well as a view of the bunk bed project.
Custom work. Book shelves.
This client wanted book shelves built on each side of their fireplace. They were designed to hide their media equipment and to match the builder's trim. This is the before photo.
After photo of custom book shelves.
Here's the finished product. All the work was custom and hand painted. The cabinet tops are wood with three coats of white semi gloss paint.
Typical bath remodel regarding a shower.
We are removing this plastic shower stall and replacing it with a new shower base and will tile the rest to the ceiling. We'll also put in new shower doors and paint the room. This is a before photo.
Same shower moments before demo.
This is a before photo taken of the shower through the bathroom mirror. The shower base was cracked and the home owner decided to replace it. She got bids from Bathfitter, Sear's and others and we got the job at half their bids.
Second day of the bathroom remodel
On day two, we've already replaced the shower pan and are installing 4" ceramic tile. We included an alcove for shampoo. Chris is working to make sure it's all perfect. Same view as two photos [before] above.
Shower tile install on day 3.
Chris is working on the 4" ceramic tile install.
Finish Project on Day 5
All wall paper is removed and room was painted a blue.
Final day
Same view of the shower in the mirror as in the first photo. Notice we took the new tile all the way to the ceiling.
Final details
Same shower. We installed a new shower base and new drain plumbing. There were 320 4" ceramic tile installed with Snow White Grout. The hand held shower head is a Moen Deluxe with an adjustable spray head. We were able to save the shower faucet and all hardware. We added a 18" ADA grab bar just inside the shower doors.
Previous remodels.......................................................
Previous bath remodel where we are basically replacing a tub for a stand up shower. This was a complete remodel.
This is how the bathroom looked before we began.
The entire tub area was removed as well as the vanity. The plumbing was moved and otherwise ready for install.
Same bathroom about 10 days later.
Brand new Allure vinyl floating floor, new 60" ADA shower and what you don't see off to the left, is a new 48" vanity and lights.
Major Kitchen Remodel.
Phase one is demolition.
Here's a kitchen where the home owner wanted to install a dishwasher to the left of the sink and a stove and microwave just to the right of the microwave shown. Off camera to the right, we will install new cabinets.
Phase 2 is removing the old tops
Here, Chris is removing the old tops.
Same kitchen 3 days later
We've installed new laminate tops, cut a opening for a microwave and have the dishwasher installed. Now take the time to look how we saved the existing cabinetry and transformed the space on either side of the stove to TV tray or pizza tray cabinets.
Same kitchen 4 TH day.
Backs splash tile is laid, microwave installed and all the finish work.
Spring Kitchen remodel.
Kitchen remodel from earlier this year.
This is a before photo of a complete demo project where everything you see will be removed, including the wall behind the stove.
Photo taken in May.
Same view the next day.
Kitchen project the third day
We tore out all the old paneling and removed a load bearing wal and insulated the outside walls, ran a new gas line to the stove without disturbing the finished basement ceiling and more...the old kitchen is out of frame to the right.
Kitchen remodel continued
Same view a week later.
View after all the walls are gone and ready for cabinets.
This is the same view as the very first pic where the plan is to combine three separate rooms into one room. Just in front of the step ladder, will be a kitchen island with an amazing drop down range hood.
Completed fireplace room
This 'fireplace' room is completed and ready for paint.
Kitchen is ready for cabinets and final work. The homeowner is waiting on a special island range hood that will hang near the opening in the ceiling. The island will be to lower left center of photo. Because the home owner wasn't certain of the range hood and island location, we made a card board mock up of the island.
Same kitchen nearing completion.
Most of the range hood is installed. The island cabinets are in place and the walls have been painted. About half the cabinets are in place.
Same view as the first photo at the top of the page.
We see the cabinets installed which came from Direct Buy. The important part of the photo is what a drastic change this was from the first day. All the floors are covered with craft paper since the floors were redone halfway through this project.
Ready for tops
Awesome photos where we're just waiting on the new tops.
Granite tops are installed.
Major difference.
Different view.
We replaced the old pantry door with a mahogany door. The stove is in and the fridge. Just need some staining and some touch up and this is done.
Basements:
This is a before photo of a basement project will include a kitchen in the area shown.
Same basement after.
Here it is a few weeks later with the carpet on the way with the photo taken from just about the same position. We turned an unusable space into a full kitchen and wet bar.
Basement Bathrooms.
Here is a new basement [before photo] where there is to be a full bathroom.
Same area 4 weeks later.
This was just before the shower doors were installed.
Decks
Storm damage on a deck.
Severe wind damage hit this porch and we put it back exactly the way it was. It was a complete rebuild, but we were able to save the floor and structural supports.
Same deck a week later..
After photo of the same porch.
Kitchens:
Before
Midway into a new kitchen remodel where a previous contractor had done it all wrong just 30 days before. The previous contractor had failed to figure out a way to install a dishwasher which the home owner had never had.
After
After photo where the new granite tops were about to arrive. To the left, you'll see the dishwasher and all new backsplash and cabinets.
High End Theater Room
A very early photo of the Theater Room which will be just to the right of this photo. All the mechanical and wiring are in progress.
Theater Room finished photo
This high end theater room took 5 weeks to build and has about $12,000 just in electronics which are mostly hidden. It used a projection TV system with a universal remote to run everything from the lights to the media. Each chair has a "butt kicker" system installed under each chair. There is a full snack bar behind the seating area and a bathroom to the back right. We sloped the floor to give the full experience.