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We are particularly proud of our work with reclaimed wood. As well as a our a couple of deep energy retrofits. OK Centre Hall has seen it’s utility bills drop by 60%.
We suggest a simple exercise to stop “scope creep” (scope creep is when the list of critical deliverable items within the project grows larger making the project more difficult to manage & in most cases much more expensive) Establishing NEEDS and WANTS (this exercise can take up to a hour) Take 2 sheets of paper…
Water in kitchens and bathrooms is important to control. Water will find it’s way into corners and joints, places that are impossible to fix. It is best to solve the water problem before they get there. Sealing carefully with a silicone caulking product is critical. Things you will need Paintable silicone (if you are sealing…
Moisture/relative humidity in our home is good for us. The ideal level is somewhere between 30-45%. More than 45% and small spores (sometimes black) will begin growing in corners, in drywall, on curtains, carpets, pillows. The greater the moisture/relative humidity the faster these problems can grow. The most common place to find moisture problems are…
One of the first things we recommend you do when you start a project on your home is visit the neighbours and let them know a few things: what you are doing, what hours you will work (we typically make noise between 8:30 and 4:30 to respect the clients and neighbours space) when you will…
Taken literally a fence in some cases may seem impractical or unnecessary as it can actually reduce the chance for casual interaction. On the other hand the maintaining of a fence may provide some neighbours the opportunity to regularly communicate with each other.
In our work we often find places were previous plumbing, electrical, and even structural installations are not up to our standards. In these situations we evaluate using the following criteria: Is it safe? Will it still be save in 20 years? How much effort and money will it take to replace or refurbish? Is it…
Recently spent time with a landscape designer who works building play areas for children. What became clear to me is the play structure business is focused on selling adults, not kids. All the catalogs look the same. Furthermore, children are often not interested in structures that can only do or be one thing. Next time…
This is the design process we use when working with our clients. Ideas – Get a few magazines and books from your book store or library. Photocopy ideas that you like. Make notes on the photocopy’s. One of our favourite books is Susan Susanka’s book called “Outside the Not so Big House”. Choosing – Leave…
Warm weather is here (It reached 17 degrees here last week). Sunny longer days are giving us time get outside and start doing some thinking. What does your front or back yard space hold for you this year? What will you be doing out there this year? Are you looking at a new outdoor living…
My friend recently promoting himself as a Conscious Carpenter. In thinking about his position since then I have come to understand that being conscious about the work that I am doing does not finish at the end of my day. Every piece of wood I use, every nail I drive, glue I apply came from…
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