Glass Mosaic Tile

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Wainscoting Accent Wall

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Office Desk Space Rehab

Taking a workspace from a repurposed cubicle to a built in desk and shelf unit with framed cork-board.

Although the functionality of the area is the same, the renovation did add a cleaner look and more workspace in the office overall.

Patio Corner Facia Repair and Reinforcement

Over time the facia on any home can be prone to weather damage causing the wood to deteriorate and eventually fall apart.  A major contributor to this issue is a roof system that is old and allowing moisture to get in under the substrate and collect at the lowest point of the roof, typically the "facia".

After replacing the the damaged wood, one of the first steps is to caulk and seal any areas that water can get into causing the issue all over again.   This particular 2x6 had a hairline split running down the side, structurally is was superficial, to be certain it's best to caulk all those areas prior to primer and paint.

In addition, we added a 2x6 support outrigger where the existing facia and new facia meet.

A closer look at the inside corner supports.  We added a Simpson Strong Tie and a mending plate to the bottom of the mitre cut.  This will help the mitered corner stay straight and minimize splitting and twisting. 

The homeowner was planning to paint the house in the next few days so the repair was left as seen in the photos. 

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Ring Wireless Home Security Camera with WiFi

Affordable wireless camera to monitor activity around your home.   Whether you own a RING Camera device and want to add to your system or you're thinking of adding camera security to your home, this is a terrific option.

Some Key Features Include:

• WiFi Connectivity
• Audio Recording
• Motion Detection
• Solar Charging - (Panel sold separately)
• Wireless installation
• Monitor activity at your Phone from anywhere!

Unit shown here with optional Solar Panel charger.

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Simple, Functional and Effective Cabinet Upgrade

There are many options to choose from when selecting cabinet door hardware.

Just by adding cabinet door pulls and handles you can immediately change the look and functionality of your kitchen and bath.

Not only does this upgrade enhance the look of your cabinets it also helps protect the finish of the doors and drawers.  By installing cabinet hardware you eliminate the need for direct contact with the wood surface each time you open and close the doors and drawers.

Popular Kitchen Cabinet Pulls

Stylish Bathroom Cabinet Pulls

Drywall Damage Repair and Protect with Heavy Duty Stopper

There are many options when choosing a door stop to prevent damage to your drywall caused by the door handle.

We recently repaired a wall that had been damaged multiple times and installed a commercial grade door stop that featured a rubber cushion to help absorb an impact from the door handle. In addition to the stop we reinforced the wall with (2) 1 x 3 wood studs to support the stopper.

The door stop can be purchased at your local Home Depot in the hardware section.

Before and After Image

These units are available in 3 different finishes.

Kitchen Back Splash Upgrade - New Style of Subway Tile

Recent upgrade to a full kitchen makeover.  We added a hex shaped 5 inch tile to the kitchen back splash along with a light rail to help shield from view the plug in strip mounted under the cabinets in the rear.

The homeowner was looking to bring a little contrast to a primarily white kitchen design.  They chose a medium grey hex tile that really tied the whole makeover together.

Starting the layout from the center in order to get even cuts in the corners. 

The hex shape adds a beautiful honeycomb pattern and a very elegant look to the kitchen.

Here is a look at the light rail we added to block the view of the plug in strip as seen in the first photo. 

The backsplash project took approximately 2 and half days.  This was a large area.

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Patio Privacy / Shade Curtain Mounted to Stucco

Installing curtains on the patio area can provide both privacy and shade during the hotter months.
However, equally important is how the curtain hardware is installed.

Below is one example of how to properly install a curtain rod on your patio on a stucco finish.

The key is making sure you have a stable surface for the curtain rod hardware to attach to.

Attaching a wood cleat will significantly increase the sturdiness of the surface for the hardware to attach to.  

In the picture below we are using 4inch lag bolts with a washer, spaced (approx. 24inches) evenly across the distance of the opening.  These are securely fastened to the studs in the patio framing. 

Once in place, it's important to adequately caulk around the edges to prevent moisture from getting in behind the wood cleat.  The caulk also provides a nice clean finish once it's painted.

Now the curtain rod hooks securely mounted to the cleat with wood screws and the cleat is painted to match the stucco.  

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Large Format Tile Tub & Shower Surround with a Niche

A recent project that entailed removing the builder grade cultured marble tub surround and bath tub and upgrading with large format porcelain tile and a new acrylic tub.

This is a simple look at the overall process for installing new tile in your tub / shower.  One of the key elements in this renovation is to take your time properly laying out the tile pattern. 

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To begin, it's important to carefully measure and prepare the framing for the location of the niche.  Centering the niche can be tricky, however it's important to take your time and make sure to account for the thicknesses of your underlayment (backer board) and the thickness of the tile you plan to use.

Next step is to install the cement board and tape / mud all the joints and screw heads.

Once the plaster has dried the backer board is ready to be waterproofed.  We applied two coats of Red Guard to seal in the entire surround.

Next, we calculated our spacing and pattern layout and prepared our ledger board for our first course of tile.  Wet set our tile to dry overnight and filled in the back wall of the niche.

When setting tile in the niche it's a good idea to set the bottom shelf tile on a slight slope to help with water run off.

Once the starting course was dry we were ready to set the rest of the tile and of course grouted the surround the next day.

Lastly, we installed the fixtures and set the new glass panel door. 

This post is not intended to be a tutorial, just simply an overview of the process for upgrading your tub shower surround to tile.

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Granite Counter Top Renovation Opens Up Kitchen

The homeowner wanted to redesign the existing countertop to make it more practical, while at the same time open up the kitchen to the living space.  The plan was to take the breakfast bar section of the counter and lower it to the level of the main counter.

MP Contracting performed the removal of the granite slab and then modified the pony wall to re-install the granite at the new height.  The overall height reduction was approximately 8 inches.  By lowering the slab just proud of the existing granite slab, it allowed for a 1" parameter around the sink to help contain any water run off.

The new look provided a much cleaner appearance. 

The project took approximately 8 hours to complete.

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Guest Bath Makeover - Converting Builder Grade to Bright Fresh Look with Shiplap

The focus for this remodel was to convert a dated, builder grade bathroom and give it a more brighter and fresher look.  

Although there were a few minor upgrades to the vanity area such as the faucet and light fixture, overall the appearance was still very basic and dull.  The vanity mirror had already been removed, however it is the same mirror used in the upgrade.

Closer Look at the Project

One key component to giving this bathroom a brighter look was to give the cabinet a facelift.  We did this by replacing the doors and drawer fronts with a Shaker style doors for a more updated look and changed the color to brighter tone.  The color that was selected for the cabinet was a soft grey with a hint of blue. 

Quartz Top and Vessel Sink

The top is a simple white color with a subtle grey accent speckle.  In order to keep the height of the sink somewhat similar to the original vanity we decided to countersink the sink rather than a traditional surface mount. The frosted finish of the glass limits any visibility down into the cabinet. 

Light Fixtures and Shiplap

The old bulb fixture was replaced with new LED recessed lights above the vanity and a fun decorative glass fixture in the center of the room.  The shiplap was constructed from 1/4" sanded plywood ripped to 8" strips and then primed and painted with an Eggshell sheen. 

Overall the project was very successful and affordable.  The entire project took four and a half days to complete.  

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