So if you need a place to stash your stuff, give me a call. I also do shelving and built-in storage, so I'm sure we can find a solution that fits your needs.
I'm busier than ever, so I'm extremely excited to announce that I've cloned myself! Just kidding. But I've done the next best thing: I've expanded my network of craftsmen to include three more experienced Asheville handymen. Each of these gentlemen owns his own business and has a proven track record of reliable customer service and quality craftsmanship. Now you have a whole team of home repair professionals ready to get your projects done:
As the year winds down to a close, I've been flipping through all the projects I've done and realizing that it's been a great year for repairs that are both beautiful and functional. Here's my pick of the three best before-and-after projects of 2016. Rebuilding a Really Rotten Railing This railing rotted away from the inside because the original builder didn't use pressure-treated lumber. It looked solid until I touched it with my chisel... then it fell apart! I rebuilt it with water-resistant materials for a truly solid and lasting stair railing. Tori's Built-In Bookshelves Noted author Tori Hartman moved to Montford and needed shelving around her fireplace. I installed custom shelving which complemented the room beautifully. Here it is after she styled it: A Light, Bright Office Update The Griffin Agency moved into a new office in an historic building in downtown Asheville, and they needed a fresh coat of paint to brighten up the place: The transformation was somewhat heightened by my new camera. In addition to interior painting, I also installed a new kitchenette which fit right into the decorative scheme of their office: Does your New Year's list include a resolution to get those small home repair projects done? If so, give me a call. I'll be glad to help you go from boring "before" to amazing "after."
She was talking it over with her dinner guests one evening when suddenly the idea popped into her head: why not replace the legs completely? Then she remembered the Rustic Industrial Hutch which I recently built for her, and the inspiration was complete. We had a great time working on this project together, and since Suzanne was there to help me out, I got lots of pictures. Here's how we did it.
Each leg is made from plumbing parts: two flanges and a pre-threaded length of blackpipe. I bought these pieces as-is from the local hardware store and simply twisted the flanges onto the pipe. We also added felt pads to the bottoms so the legs wouldn't scratch the floor. This was a very rewarding project for such a minimal investment of hardware. If you've got a simple furniture repair that can be done onsite, I'll be glad to discuss it with you. Give me a call today to get started.
I'm always fascinated by the old machines and implements which I see on some of the farms around Asheville and Weaverville. Here's one I noticed recently in a neighbor's yard. Can you guess what it is? I'll give you a few hints:
Have you guessed it yet? Scroll down for the answer. . . . . . It's a horse-drawn road grader. On the subject of tools, I've got all the tools to do that project you've been waiting to do. (Unless you want a road graded, then you're on your own.) |
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