skeleton keys

7 Keys to a Killer Renovation

Before starting any renovation (especially on a historic property) there are 7 questions you should always ask. And knowing the answers to these questions will make for the best project possible. So, I thought I’d share these “secrets” of our company to help your next project run as smooth as the pros.

Dutch Door

The Dutch Door: A Breath of Fresh Air

The Dutch Door has been around since the 17th century. And through the centuries its iconic design has been found in homes across the globe. But this door has a special relationship with the earliest American colonies where it was almost a necessity of colonial home design.

How-To-Wainscoting

How To: Install Beadboard Wainscoting Like A Pro

Wainscoting is one of the best ways to dress up a boring room. And for a historic home’s bathroom nothing fits better than breadboard wainscoting. We’ll walk you through the best way to install a true beaded-plank wainscoting by highlighting one of our latest projects. Materials Needed: Beaded-plank boards in 3/4″ or 1/4″ thickness. 1×4 [...] Read on →

Lots of Tools

The Most Useful Tool Ever!

What is your most useful tool? Everybody who works with their hands has one. Even if you don’t work with your hands you have one (iPhone, computer, musical instrument, etc.) It’s the one tool that you would be helpless without. You’ve probably found dozens of ways to use it that it was never even intended [...] Read on →

Housewife waiting to paint

4 Time Saving Products You Need

Tired of waiting for things to dry so you can finish your latest DIY project? Here are 4 must-have time saving products to speed up your work. These 4 items save us countless hours of what would be wasted time! Use these products and you can be assured of less waiting and more doing. Stop [...] Read on →