The Pope High School Marketing Class came up with the idea of taking an empty room and turning it into a coffee shop.  We designed the room and built the cabinet and countertops.  

• We left many of the cabinets as open so that things would be easier to find and to keep the cost down.
• We used birch plywood and a dark stain to help the units hold up to wear and tear over time.
• We used a slate grey laminate top for easy cleaning and low maintenance.

Tags: atlanta remodel, bookcase, coffee shop, contractor, craftsman, custom, custom woodwork, framing technique, pope high school, Remodel, Staircase
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Have you bought an Energy Star  Furnace, insulation, appliance, windows, or a low flow toilet? 

It would be worth your time to look through these rebate programs.  If you have not installed any of these items yet we would be happy to help you take advantage of these offers

Federal and Utility Rebates

 Appliance Rebate Program

Toilet Rebate Program

Tax Credit Program Exp Dec 31, 2010

Tags: atlanta remodel, contractor, Federal, Green, lower fossil fuel, Money, Rebate, recycle, reduce, Remodel, reuse, Save Money, Tax Credit
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We like to incorporate niches into our showers.   

Niches give the shower a custom look and add practical storage space for the homeowner.

We like to make our niches stand out by incorporating deco tiles and leftover counter top material. 

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Tags: atlanta remodel, bathrooms, contractor, craftsman, custom, niche, storage, tile, unique
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Dont want to remove a wall  because you are afraid the floor patch will Stand out?

No Problem, with the help of our friends at Authentic Hardwoods owned by Mike Keroack, you will never know the difference.  

Here is an example of a  kitchen renovation we just completed.  We removed a wall and installed a beam that made the opening span 12 feet.  It was extremely important for the two floors to blend seamlessly so that they would feel like one space.

We Remove the wall and closet to the right of the cased opening and installed a beam.  This left a void in the hardwood flooring.

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Tags: atlanta remodel, Authentic Hardwood, contractor, craftsman, custom, custom woodwork, hardwood floors, Lace in floor, Mike Keroack, project, Remodel, reuse
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Rotten Window Sills?  No Problem

Do you like most people living in Georgia have rotten wood on your home?  Don’t worry in most cases you can easily remove and replace rotten wood.

Here is an easy way to replace an exterior window sill.

Rotten Nosing and Sill

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Framing Efficiently

This is a wall section from our Candler Park Project

 1. Ladder framing to allow for insulation (top and bottom blocks to be added for moulding blocking)
2. Engineered headers that allow for insulation
3. Stack framing (all members are in line with each other vertically)
4. All plates sealed with caulking
5. 2×6 exterior walls to allow for more insulation

Our framing techniques:

1. Cost you less up front while lowering your utility bills in the future
2. Focused on durability
3. Lower the impact on the environment
4. Incorporate air sealing
5. Consistently focus on creating space for insulation instead of wood

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Tags: Addition, atlanta remodel, Candler Park, CMK Designs, contractor, engineer, framing, framing technique, Green, insulation, lower fossil fuel, project, recycle, reduce, Remodel, smart framing
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This chart shows the range of emotions felt by all parties during  a renovation.  It is so accurate it makes me laugh every time I see it.  My sister cut it out of the NY TIMES a few years ago. It was created by Dan Bawden.

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We are proud to announce our basement library and media room won a 2009 Atlanta Chapter CotY award for residential interior over $100,000.

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Tags: atlanta remodel, award, basement, bookcase, coty, custom woodwork, interior, library, media room
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