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In the past people tended to install carpet in basements as it was warmer to the feet, and somewhat inexpensive in compa...
06/10/2026

In the past people tended to install carpet in basements as it was warmer to the feet, and somewhat inexpensive in comparison to other flooring products.

People (including my returning client of my latest install) are going away from carpet to a better alternative. And for them having a pool, it meant installing something that is waterproof and will last without getting stained or musty.

So the clients ripped up the carpet and underlay pad, and scraped the floor so when the new floor went down there wouldn't be any issues.

I used to install flooring a lot, I only typically do it now on occasion as it's hard on the knees and back. My preference is to always remove any baseboard and reinstall after flooring is complete so it looks seamless and like it has always been there. However, the faster way is to install a type of quarter round or shoe moulding, which honestly make it looks cheap.

This was the flooring my clients picked, pretty nice eh!?

After installing the main room in the basement, it went quicker as there was a lot less walking to go cut things this time. Matching transition trim was installed in the doorways, and near the entry basement door. Once baseboards were reinstalled I filled all the nail holes and caulked them. Floor looks mint!

Client is happy with the transformation, and Im happy this installed turned better than I expected.

Newly finished install for an existing client. Their entire basement ceiling was open (last 4 pictures) and they were n...
06/05/2026

Newly finished install for an existing client. Their entire basement ceiling was open (last 4 pictures) and they were not sure what to put on it. We discussed drywall, shiplap, and pine tongue and groove boards.

The drywall was immediately out as it would make a huge mess to mud/tape and sand. Shiplap was also out as they didn't want to paint anything, which left the pine tongue and groove boards.

Installing this type of material is not difficult, however up and down the stairs from the basement a million times and oh yeah, installing almost 500 sq ft of this material is a tall order.

As well as installing custom made sized trim going around the rooms. The trim was left off the long blue wall straight ahead coming down the stairs as Im doing a built in tv wall there in a few weeks, and no need to install trim there. I also made a custom trim to go over the boards in the stairwell, which turned out really nice.

I definitely got my steps in this week but my clients ceiling looks amazing, but more importantly, it's finished.

Who doesn't love a walk in pantry. This room is small in stature but mighty in storage.For my latest clients having thi...
05/27/2026

Who doesn't love a walk in pantry. This room is small in stature but mighty in storage.

For my latest clients having this room to accommodate additional storage being right off the kitchen was paramount. And since it was a small room they didn't want/need cabinet doors, as they could just shut the sliding pocket door to hide the room.

So I assembled and installed Ikea cabinetry (again to match their kitchen). All wall cabinets are open with adjustable shelves to maximize storage. Base cabinets I modified and cut down to 22 1/2" deep to still accommodate their drawers, and made a custom pullout drawer with slots for cookie trays and cutting boards.

Will be templated for stone counters to mimic their existing kitchen today.

Two tone kitchens are definitely a thing, and this kitchen really shines from what it was, to what it is now. My latest...
05/22/2026

Two tone kitchens are definitely a thing, and this kitchen really shines from what it was, to what it is now. My latest client had been dreaming and planning her kitchen renovation for a long time, and to say she was beyond excited for the transformation was an understatement.

When I met with her we discussed all kinds of layouts, and cabinet colours and styles. As you can see by the before pictures (last 4), her kitchen was old, not very functional and cut off from her dining area as there was a wall. Her husband did a great job getting their kitchen ready for me to do my thing.

Base cabinets in kitchen are a walnut brown, with an abundance of drawers, lemans pullout trays in both corners, and double garbage pullout. Wall cabinets are subtle woodgrain white to the ceiling with adjustable shelves. Glass cabinet has tempered glass shelves, and cabinet below has a flip up door that will sit on countertop (once stone counters are installed), I'll go back and do trim to the countertop.

Opposite the kitchen is a pantry/fridge/coffee bar. Pantry has (3) larger drawers on bottom, spot for microwave and shelves above. Fridge cabinet was cut down by me in height/width so would fit the space, and the flip up door was also cut down in height/width.

Coffee bar in centre consists of (2) drawer bank cabinets, cut down in height by me so will fit under the window with countertops. Left cabinet bottom drawer is a custom taller drawer requested by client for dog food, which I dressed with the drawer fronts to look the same as the cabinet next to it. Lastly, white grommet holes drilled in pantry/fridge so coffee bar appliances can be plugged in, as no room under window to add a plug. And two tone handles were installed, which were picked by the client. Champagne bronze on walnut doors/fronts, and black on white doors/fronts.

What they have now is modern, stylish and the kitchen is a lot brighter. It's open and allows gatherings to happen in a bigger space.

Next up is stone countertop install, then tile backsplash, so will update when those are done.

This was a beast of a project, but does it ever sparkle like a diamond, well almost...once countertops and tile backspla...
05/11/2026

This was a beast of a project, but does it ever sparkle like a diamond, well almost...once countertops and tile backsplash are done. These new clients had a kitchen in decent shape but it was older with lots of wear and tear, so it was time for a change.

Where the fridge was made it tight between the island and loss of counter space with cabinets sitting on top. So I demoed the kitchen, and removed all the tile backsplash. I installed new drywall to be ready. Client had the mudding and taping done and painted.

A new kitchen with basically the same layout, except a couple upgraded changes. Fridge moved to the right corner by the entryway. A shallow wall of tall pantry cabinets with a combo of doors and drawers. The island consists of back to back cabinets on either end with a space in the middle for (4) chairs to sit and eat at. I also made and installed a hardwood frame between cabinets to help support the solid surface counters when installed.

Kitchen has an abundance of drawers, and storage with cabinets going to the ceiling. A dedicated spot for garbage in a pullout. As well as modern black handles installed on upscale and sophisticated white shaker doors and drawer fronts. Matching coloured panels, kick and custom sized trim to the ceiling.

Lots of moving parts on this one, and some challenges but it came together and now my clients have an upscale and very modern kitchen. Its light and bright and exactly what they were looking for.

This was a powder room bathroom I installed a couple months ago.With the help of Matt (Nauffts Plumbing and Heating) and...
05/09/2026

This was a powder room bathroom I installed a couple months ago.

With the help of Matt (Nauffts Plumbing and Heating) and Jay (Maitland Electric) we were able to bang this one out quick to provide a second bathroom for my clients. This was done prior to updating their main bathroom ahead of their dad moving in with them.

This one has a drop ceiling as the ceiling height was a little lower than the standard 8', and there were wires and pipes which would of all had to be moved, so this was the best/least expensive option.

Clients picked the vinyl tile flooring and the vanity.

Little bathroom vanity refresh for a new client.This bathroom was long overdue for an overhaul, and this was the first s...
05/03/2026

Little bathroom vanity refresh for a new client.

This bathroom was long overdue for an overhaul, and this was the first step.

Plans are to paint the existing vanity as it's still in great shape. They already upgraded the hardware, and I swapped out the countertop and install a new modern drop in sink.

This bathroom is on the up and up, and my client is excited to be able to use this room again.

Here she is in all her glory. The built in closet I installed is now fully painted and back together. The entire room ...
05/01/2026

Here she is in all her glory. The built in closet I installed is now fully painted and back together. The entire room got painted and does it ever look stunning.

The paint is dark and moody but this master bedroom can handle it with a wall of windows that let in tons of natural light, and the gold handles stand out from the sea of colour.

The weather is getting nicer and warmer so what better way than to spruce up your kitchen. For my latest clients thats ...
04/28/2026

The weather is getting nicer and warmer so what better way than to spruce up your kitchen. For my latest clients thats exactly what they are doing.

When I met with them they were looking to paint their kitchen so it's brighter than the dark stain, change countertops and handles, and add tile backsplash. They also wanted to fill in the space above their existing fridge and pantry cabinets, which were deeper than normal cabinets. Since they were painting I recommended MDF as its cost effective and takes paint easily.

So I made and installed two custom sized cabinets above their fridge and pantry. Because of the fridge being under the existing bulkhead the new fridge cabinet couldn't be as wide, but the pantry cabinet is the same width as the existing one. Shaker MDF soft closing doors were installed, which match the existing style. Because the fridge door is bigger and they only wanted (1) door I made it a flip up door.

From there I installed a specific sized filler on the left and panel on the right to match the thickness and depth. Then installed custom sized flat trim to ceiling around all cabinets in kitchen. I also added new baseboard underneath their bench section under the dining table to give it a more finished look, and to cover up a vent hole no longer in use. Filled all nail holes caulked all trim/so ready for paint.

Next up for them is kitchen getting painted, then new solid surface countertops get installed (templated today), then tile backsplash.

The added storage will allow for more food storage or other seasonal items, and once the kitchen is finished it will be like a brand new space.

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