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- Countertops<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Staircases<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Kitchens<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pergolas<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Studios<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Doors<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Commercial<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Barns<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Additions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Offices<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Desks<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nCountertops – Custom Cabinets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
This project moved the door from the kitchen into the dining room and turned the knee wall into a usable island with plenty of storage by adding a custom-built display cabinet under a northern white fir countertop.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>Kitchen knee wall in need of renovation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blocksandspots.synology.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Island02-1024x768.jpg\")
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<\/a>The trim for the custom cabinet was 3\/4 inch pine.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blocksandspots.synology.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_9327-1024x768.jpg\")
<\/a>There was an electrical outlet on the knee wall that was pocketed for in the custom cabinet.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blocksandspots.synology.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_9374-1024x768.jpg\")
<\/a>Iron supports were added so a 36 inch counter top could be installed.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blocksandspots.synology.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_9380-768x1024.jpg\")
<\/a>A template of the odd size was made using strips of luan and a hot glue gun<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blocksandspots.synology.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_9384-1024x768.jpg\")
<\/a>Once the top was stained the template was used to cut out the correct size<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blocksandspots.synology.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_9391-768x1024.jpg\")
<\/a>The countertop was then attached to the island base<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blocksandspots.synology.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_9399-1024x768.jpg\")
<\/a>The 36 inch top provided room for seating<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blocksandspots.synology.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_9392-1024x768.jpg\")
<\/a>The custom cabinet was left open for a Farmhouse chic look <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n More Kitchen Island Photos [click here]<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\u2190 Home<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Staircases – Grandfathered Replacement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
This project removed an old steep staircase and installed a beautiful winding staircase that met modern building codes.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>Steep “grandfathered” staircase not up to building code<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blocksandspots.synology.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_4428-768x1024.jpg\")
<\/a>Removing the old staircase<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blocksandspots.synology.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_4435-1024x768.jpg\")
<\/a>Framing for the new staircase<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blocksandspots.synology.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_7087-768x1024.jpg\")
<\/a>The backing to the stair wall is knotty pine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blocksandspots.synology.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_7297-1-1024x768.jpg\")
<\/a>Painting the kicks and the wall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blocksandspots.synology.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_7553-1-768x1024.jpg\")
<\/a>Installing the railing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blocksandspots.synology.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/img_4547_43094545524_o-1024x768.jpg\")
<\/a>Finished staircase<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n More Staircase Photos [click here]<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\u2190 Home<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Kitchens – Remodel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
This project installed a brand new kitchen in an underused addition built onto a 1902 bungalow. <\/pre>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>This room started off as a Dining Room<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blocksandspots.synology.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_5128-1-1024x422.jpg\")
<\/a>The wood floor was removed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blocksandspots.synology.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_6095-1024x768.jpg\")
<\/a>The base cabinets went in<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blocksandspots.synology.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_6574-1024x768.jpg\")
<\/a>The wall cabinets were hung on the wall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blocksandspots.synology.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_7884-1024x768.jpg\")
<\/a>The marble countertop was installed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blocksandspots.synology.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_8130-1024x768.jpg\")
<\/a>The whole kitchen from start to finish took 6 weeks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n More Kitchen Photos [click here]<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u2190 Home<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Pergolas – Hot Tub<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>Retaining wall installed to hold back the hill<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blocksandspots.synology.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_9471-1024x768.jpg\")
<\/a>Deck build to support the hot tub<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blocksandspots.synology.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_9477-1024x768.jpg\")
<\/a>Hot tub resting on the deck<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blocksandspots.synology.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_0925-1-768x1024.jpg\")
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<\/a>Detail of the painted pergola roof with exterior fan and led carnival lights<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blocksandspots.synology.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_0921-768x1024.jpg\")
<\/a>Finish shot of the hot tub pergola<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n More Pergola Photos [click here]<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\u2190 Home<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Studios – Green Screen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
This project built a seamless green screen in an old mill building. The curve from the wall to the floor removes the horizon and allows editors to easily insert a digital background.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>Corner location for the green screen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blocksandspots.synology.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_5808-768x1024.jpg\")
<\/a>Rounded inside corner framing for green cyclorama wall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blocksandspots.synology.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_5896-768x1024.jpg\")
<\/a>Rounded wall to floor framing left side<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blocksandspots.synology.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_5877-768x1024.jpg\")
<\/a>Rounded wall to floor framing right side<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blocksandspots.synology.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_6197-1-1024x768.jpg\")
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<\/a>Painting the cyclorama Rosco Digital Green <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n More Green Screen Photos [click here]<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\u2190 Home<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Doors – Barndoor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>Entrance to Bedroom Hallway from the Living Room<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blocksandspots.synology.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_4878-768x1024.jpg\")
<\/a>Glass panes going in<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blocksandspots.synology.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_4881-768x1024.jpg\")
<\/a>Bi-parting barn doors clossed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blocksandspots.synology.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/IMG_4889-768x1024.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\nMore Door Photos [click here]<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\u2190 Home<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Commercial – Conference Room<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
This project was to design and install a conference room that was light airy but offered a degree of privacy. This was accomplished by building the walls out of fluted acrylic panels.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
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