
Installing a pre-hung exterior door
Replacing a screen door on the garage with a new steel door on a block and stucco garage.

Widening a Closet Door
A 24 inch door on a five foot wide closet wasn't practical. Widening the doorway and installing bi-fold doors allowed for full use of the closet space.

Framing with metal studs
Comparing of advantages and disadvantages of framing with metal studs vs wood, especially in a basement, plus tips for working with metal framing.

Budget bathroom update
When money is tight and a complete renovation is out of the question, a bathroom can still be updated on a small budget by replacing a couple of fixtures and adding a fresh coat of paint.

The Basement Renovation: Hiding Stuff
Creativity plays a major roll in incorporating obstructions in the design of a basement while keeping important things accessible.

The Basement Renovation: Window Workaround
We had a perfect location for a partition wall in the basement, except it bisected the existing window. This was the solution.

The Basement Renovation: Installing the Doors
A sloping floor in the basement caused some complications when hanging doors. Here is what we did.

The Basement Renovation: The Stairway Transition
Overcoming some of the challenges faced in making the transition from the main floor to the renovated basement

The Basement Renovation: Finishing under the stairs
Replacing a rotted support post for the stairs in the basement and finishing the area under the stairs.