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Before & After: A Porch Addition Brings Family Life Outdoors

June 15, 2015
Zachary Bullock
Addition

Before the addition, the rear of the home opened to a decent-sized rear patio, but lacked character and depth. Plus, there was a big empty space for the pool that the family really wanted. The addition…

Fine Fall Weather is Fading Fast – Time to Get Outside!

October 10, 2014
Zachary Bullock
Addition

With the last days of summer long gone, you may be thinking of the harsh winter months ahead. In a last ditch effort to extend the season, we encourage you to move the party outside! We love how these…

Things We Like: Retractable Screens

February 26, 2014
Zachary Bullock
Addition

We have a serious case of spring fever here – can’t wait for the porch-sitting and cold-beverage sipping days of spring and summer. With that in mind, we’re bringing you a suggestion…

No. 17 Size matters.

January 18, 2014
Zachary Bullock
30 Tips for Tackling a Home Renovation

Larger isn’t necessarily better. Interesting details made of quality materials that are properly installed trump huge spaces with mediocre materials and little character.

Patterned Patio Addition

June 17, 2013
Zachary Bullock
Addition

Curving edges and a circular pattern adds character and welcoming visual interest to this intimate patio. Pavers laid in a circular pattern transformed this nothing-special patio into a stylish outdoor…

Things We Like: Azek Decking

May 22, 2013
Zachary Bullock
Addition

Stain and scratch resistant Azek (and similar) decking and railing performs well overtime and under pressure. It can be worked just like wood – even mitered, routed, and turned on a lathe. The decking…

Shedding Light on a Renovation Plan

January 2, 2013
Zachary Bullock
Addition

Sometimes it’s tricky to imagine what the architect envisions, so we occasionally produce snapshot-like renderings of what the finished space will look like. In this case, the renovation plan includes…

Before & After: Outdoor Living in Villanova

September 13, 2012
Zachary Bullock
Addition

What They Wanted: The homeowners wanted a space that could be used for parties and social gatherings throughout the year. They wanted several seating areas, an outdoor grill, and a masonry fireplace to…

Under Construction: Villanova Covered Porch Addition

November 15, 2011
Zachary Bullock
Addition

Villanova, Pa – We’re just finishing up a covered porch addition and kitchen renovation near the University in Villanova. The timber framing consists of stained rough sawn oak beams; a stone…

Modernist Home Renovation Kick Off

March 25, 2011
Zachary Bullock
Addition

We’ve just started the renovation of a unique 1958 modernist home on the edge of Fairmount Park. Solid stone walls, expansive walls of glass and a low-pitched roof characterize this dramatic, modern…

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