We have just started a new project in Durham that we are very excited about! The ultimate goal is a net-zero home.  “Net Zero” Energy building is a growing trend.  With the rising costs of traditional fossil fuels as well as the increasing interest in the environment a home that can function autonomously from the energy grid supply is an attractive option. Given current costs of photovoltaics a  true “Net zero” b ... Read full post »
A new deck with a Modern look
After the tank was installed we were able to get to work on the deck addition. Here you can see the tops of the underground water retention system and the completed deck.  In lieu of traditional vertical pickets this deck  features  horizontal galvanized rods for a more contemporary look. ... Read full post »
Underground Water Retention
Excavation for the tank is complete and now we have begun setting the tank in to the hole.  As you can see this is a large 3500 gallon tank. To give you an idea of how much water that is, an average garden hose without a nozzle can pour out 530 gallons of water in an hour.  It would take almost seven hours to fill this tank with a hose, but filling this underground water retention tank with rain from a 3600 square foot roof  c ... Read full post »
Sunroom Renovation Finished!
The renovation of this Durham kitchen did not complete the project. Â We still had more work to do on their sunroom.
Prior to renovation  the sunroom was very narrow.
Beautiful Kitchen Renovation Completed!
On time and on budget this beautiful kitchen renovation is complete.  The customer’s vision to blend the charm of this mill house kitchen with modern appliances using  warm cherry cabinets and a farm house sink came together beautifully.