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Windows, Windows, Windows
Blocks and Spots installs windows. Replacement, basement, broken, or new, we’re here for you. Proudly installing: Harvey, American Craftsman, Andersen, and Ply Gem.
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How to retread a carpeted staircase
Many houses that were built after 1970 feature carpeted staircases. Blocks and Spots specializes in how to retread a carpeted staircases to make them look new and modern. Check out the video below to see how a stair retread looks.
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How to Find – The Right Contractor for the Job
There are many contractors on a jobsite and knowing who you need when you need them is important to staying on top of any construction project.
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How to Build – Accessory Dwelling Unit – Research and Planning
Research and planning are the first steps in deciding whether an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is right for your property. This post will take you through the process I had to do to determine if I could build an ADU in the hayloft of an 1880s barn.
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How to Build – Rainwater Harvesting System
Recent drought and water use restrictions have highlighted the need for more water capture systems. Also, known as rainwater harvesting, these systems collect runoff water from your gutters and store it for future use. This post is about how I built a rain barrel system.
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ADU Barn Studio – Intro
Dwelling Unit (ADU) Barn Studio in the hay loft of the old barn.
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Sunroom Addition
For this project, we had to squeeze a 12 x 20 ft addition between the house and the garage. This was done by removing the breezeway and the garage roof and building a whole new structure for it to sit within.
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Hot Tub Pergola
This project built a hot tub platform on the side of a steep hill and topped it with a pergola that used polycarbonate panels for the roof.
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Bi-parting Barn Door
This project created a visually stunning sound partition between the bedrooms and the living room with a custom pi-parting barn door and glass transom.
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Winding Staircase
This project removed a rickety old staircase and designed a winding staircase to fit in the restricted footprint of this 1920’s house
