Happy to Help Home Improvement

01/02/2025

Time for a new front door on my home. Summer 2024

01/02/2025

Removing an intrusive closet located inside this already small bathroom was a great idea and allowed a bit of room to stretch things out at Andy & Kylie's, summer of 2024. Peach & Gold! Sweet!

01/02/2025

Good times in Waunakee, with Kevin and the gang next door, Spring 2024. Full tear out and redesign.

12/28/2023

It's been a huge year for me. So many creative projects with so many wonderful people and moments. My cup runneth over with gratitude and blessings. And, so many times I didn't remember to take pics so my apologies to those I neglected to capture. Here are a just a few of the highlights of the year:

12/28/2023

Hi Friends! Almost forgot to post my home for sale on Happy to Help Home Improvement. The plan is to list it on the MLS soon but I thought I'd try other avenues first. This is the place I've had the pleasure to call my home over the last 4+ years so let me know if you have any questions. Thanks so much!

209 Meadow Oak Trail, Waunakee, WI 53597 (2 bd/3 bath 1900 total finished sq ft) …is a highly energy efficient, Michael F Simon construction (6” exterior walls) condominium built in 1987 in the...

10/24/2022

Good times with the Family March ‘22, featuring my wonderful niece Kate, her awesome soulmate/hubby Bill, and my “down with anything” brother Bill, all jumping in on a bathroom update project at Kate and Bills’ new home in Neenah, WI. Complete with building a temporary shower in the basement, this was really fun for me to be with you all and work on this project together. Let me know when you’re ready to tackle the kitchen!

10/21/2022

1950’s Nakoma main bedroom shower transformation at Dan & Cristina’s. Unusable for years now enjoyed daily. Thanks for the good times D & C!

10/21/2022

Very proud of this total tear out and redo in the Crestwood Neighborhood February ‘22. Big thanks to Doug Nelson for tiling and design assistance and for our outstanding hosts Kris & Brian.

09/24/2022

I just learned you can convert any toilet to a water saving toilet/sink. Very cool and there are several models to choose from: https://smile.amazon.com/Twice-toilet-tanks-measuring-15-25/dp/B01EXPTOJA/ref=sr_1_5?crid=10UMZFELWOREV&keywords=toilet+with+sink+on+top&qid=1664063294&sprefix=toilet+with%2Caps%2C127&sr=8-5 https://smile.amazon.com/Twice-toilet-tanks-measuring-15-25/dp/B01EXPTOJA/ref=sr_1_5?crid=10UMZFELWOREV&keywords=toilet+with+sink+on+top&qid=1664063294&sprefix=toilet+with%2Caps%2C127&sr=8-5

This product performs best with "sea mineral" foam soap or "unscented" foam soap. Fruity, vanilla, and Lavender soaps should not be used unless chlorine tablets are being used in the tank. This particular model is not generally compatible with Kohler toilets.

02/06/2022

Proud to be signing off on this highly gratifying collaborative kitchen transformation in the Crestwood Neighborhood (our Nations first neighborhood co-op). Heartfelt thanks to our gracious hosts Kris & Brian for their kindness and unassailable cheeriness while living and working in a highly disruptive construction zone. Special thanks for the varied and much needed assistance from Doug Nelson and for Ryan Hellenbrand's electrical expertise.

08/23/2021

Quite the amazing master bath/walkin-in closet/office renovation this spring/summer designed and coordinated by our wonderful hosts Trevor & Andrea on Madison's west side near Lake Mendota. Full tear out and rebuild which absorbed previously unused space to make a large walk in shower and reconfigured storage area. Special thanks to Pam Gaston & Mick Sullivan (Sullivan Home Improvement), Chris Elke (Elke Plumbing) and John Potter (Electrician) for their areas of expertise.

05/30/2021

The finished shower with a beautiful glass wall/door entry. Wow!