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  1. Carpentry
    Picked this little jewel up on craigslist - thought I'd throw some sides on it to spruce it up a bit, and ad to its functionality. I don't have much done yet :laughing: But I'll give you more to nibble on later ;) I still need to go get some hardware - hoping to find some hot dipped...
  2. Flooring Picture Post
    Here is a bathroom floor I updated at the end of last week - out with the old, in with the new. This was in Frankfort, Indiana which is a small city with a population of approx. 16,500 people and is located inside Clinton County, Indiana. Frankfort is a little under 1 hr. NorthWest of...
  3. General Discussion
    ;) :laughing: I built this many moons ago, I actually can't remember but I'm guessing 8-10 years ago. I'll be cleaning it up, adding fasteners as needed, and painting it very soon. As you can see the SW flat brown has seen better days. Anyway I thought of you nick and thought you...
  4. Remodeling
    "It all begins with a dream. Cathedral ceilings! Skylights! Room-sized closets! But, the dream may turn into a nightmare, unless you plan ahead. Before you remodel, follow these steps to get your home improvement project on the right start." "you can begin sketching out your ideas and...
  5. Drywall
    Texture Talk: Ceiling texture mix recipe's Alright, I'll share. So you want to do some ceiling texture, and you don't know where to start. You may or may not have tried it before, but if you have, you know the results can be a little intimidating. Sorry bad pics, poor lighting,........I...
  6. Carpentry
    :laughing: Here what I've been doing I was dead set on doing a built up style trim here, purchased all the material, On site ready to go. Some how it evolved to this, and the style kept developing along the way. End result,
  7. General Discussion
    Well I have been a member for a little over two years, I didn't know about the blog. I just seen it today, when checking e-mails and caught the newsletter I get on occasion. Some good info here though, no doubt...
  8. General Discussion
    New Shop Project, You might say "crossing trades" -I'm fixing a "BIG" box. Rush Job! So right across from my shop is a family owned produce supplier. They run a few trucks everyday 4-5 depending on the routes. Well unfortunetly the owner got rearend last week in there largest box truck...
  9. Marketing & Sales
    Ok I know this was just discussed recently, but rather than high jack a thread for my questions, I figured I would start a new one. First off, I have done several different types of printed advertising over the last several years. I haven't tried any newspapers, until now. ;) The local...
  10. Lead RRP Discussion
    :sneaky2: Well I just thought I would share my application was accepted. :shifty: I am trying to comply, Unfortunetly I still don't have the training class under my belt. I have had the money a couple different times set aside, but I have looked extensively (at those times) and the...
  11. Electrical
    I did some under cabinet lights earlier this year, what do ya think? Out with the old, :sick: In with the new, :cheesygri I know its just a little job, and I didn't take many pics, just sharing. I think I did a total of six lights R & R, if I recall. HO was very happy...
  12. Drywall
    I do, I'm sure we all have seen house after house with the corner beads busting loose. :sad: My solution, I always tape my corner beads. This weeks project is drywall, I'll add pics of my progress. :thumbsup: Not a real elaberate job, just trying to give it a face lift. 110+ year old...
  13. Historical Restoration
    Very cool article - site, check it out. :thumbsup: Awww the ol'days. http://www.searshomes.org/index.php/2010/08/02/the-amazing-collection-of-sears-homes-in-the-midwest/
  14. Framing
    Well since we have FramingPro's thread on his great little shed, and his ever young framing skills. I figured I'd start a thread too, and share this weeks project. Yep, its a barn, outbuilding, shed, whatever you want to call it. Here is some pictures of my progression, I actually hoped...
  15. Drywall
    Hello everyone! This is my first post, I have been reading these forums for months , sometimes just for fun and other times when I need help So, I'm starting this job replacing some damaged drywall and the owner has textured cieling. I have a few ideas on how to approach this, but i'm not sure...
  16. Remodeling Picture Post
    Indianapolis, Indiana "Northside" 86th Street Area - Crown Moulding Installation As always, Crown moulding is a nice addition to any home, we are currently installing crown moulding in a home on the northside of Indianapolis, should be done tuesday. The HO is responsible for caulking, and...
  17. Remodeling Picture Post
    Indianapolis, Indiana "North" - Master Closet Enlargement w/Pocket Door & TV Mounting -Crow Contracting Company- We completed this project earlier in the season, just thought I would share. :thumbsup: Pretty basic master closet expansion, with a Johnson pocket door, and Flat Screen mounting...
  18. Remodeling Picture Post
    - Crow Contracting Company - Just thought I would share a very simple little project that we had come up for this week. I very much enjoyed it, the clients were one of the coolest couples I have ever worked for, very down to earth, and fun to be around. I didn't take any before pictures, which...
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