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This work consisted of a bunch of cosmetic and finish work. Best explained by photos.

This was a straightforward job. Until I realized I had not checked the slope or fit of the tub. The tub was about 1″ too small for the footprint. After backer board is installed, the lip of the tub should abut the walls, and after a bed of mortar is put in (everywhere but that …

SF Condo Tile Bath Surround And Floor, May, 2023 Read More »

These folks needed garbage bin enclosures that served a couple of purposes: 1) to keep strangers from putting waste in their bins, and 2) to keep the exterior of their duplex looking clean. They were on a budget and there was the additional challenge of two different sizes of rolling garbage bins (mobies). In the …

Garbage Bin Enclosures, San Francisco, May 2023 Read More »

I was insistent with this client that they a) get a quality paint, and b) break-out the shelving with a contrasting color. The feel you get from detail can’t really be faked. Notice that everything wasn’t just taped-off, but then reverse taped-off. It’s all about those clean lines. This was a half-day job, but we’re …

Painted Bedroom In Julia Morgan Home, August, 2022 Read More »

An increase in building regulations has made it difficult to build new construction projects in California. Homeowners are now leaning more towards making improvements to their existing homes. California has several laws that restrict homeowners and commercial property owners build new houses, causing a severe housing shortage in the state. Regulations have been cited as …

How Construction Regulations Have Promoted Home Remodeling Read More »