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Something Old, Something New 23 Jan 2012 | 07:38 am
You remember the story of our English Tudor, right? This historic bay area home had not been touched for generations. While the details were stunning, the cramped rooms just didn't work for the way ...
Little Blue Cottage Featured in Better Homes and Gardens 20 Nov 2011 | 05:00 am
Hi there remodeling friends, great news! Our very first project documented from start to finish here at TPC is featured in the November issue of Better Homes and Gardens. The snappy design of the Li...
Residential Aluminum Windows - Locally Made in California 20 Jun 2011 | 01:20 pm
Metal windows are unique in that they are equally at home in residential and commercial architecture, modern structures and old-world historic buildings. They have a timeless minimalist profile, deri...
Board Formed Concrete Fail 28 Mar 2011 | 02:30 pm
So much has happened since I last wrote, I know it's been a while. I had a post all lined up to boast to you about how we formed the huge concrete wall using panels constructed by affixing HardiPlank...
Rebar Madness 18 Oct 2010 | 12:22 pm
It's been a crazy couple of weeks trying to get everything in place for this momentous concrete pour. Since last post, we poured the piers and installed all the underslab plumbing. Then we dropped in ...
New Project! Rustic Modern Master Suite Addition 13 Sep 2010 | 04:50 am
I am so excited about this new project -- we just broke ground, so it's in the very intense beginning phase, but I know it's going to be amazing! The house is in a great location, nestled into a hill...
New Tar Paper Star 30 Aug 2010 | 04:09 pm
I am such a fan of the site Fun and VJs, run by Anita in Brisbane, Australia. She has a Queenslander house, which, to be honest, I'd never even heard of before reading her blog, but now I know it is ...
Paint Colors at the Cottage 16 Aug 2010 | 05:46 am
I've had a lot of questions about the paint colors used on this house, so I thought now was a good time to download for all of you working on your own cottages. One thing to note is that the ceiling....
Modern Kitchen Fun 9 Aug 2010 | 03:54 pm
I've been meaning to post pics of this kitchen for a while. I just adore the way it all came together. This is another great design by Lorin Hill Architects, of the English Tudor house fame. The ho...
Antique Lighting Restoration 26 Jul 2010 | 05:16 am
Stop! Don't throw out those old fashioned light fixtures that have been with your house from the beginning of time, bring them up to date with new shades and wiring. You'll support your local artisa...
