some of my past projects
Installed a new octagon window for a client. Had an old fashion porthole window. This window opens to the left. If your looking for a window like this and you want to save cost, shop on Houzz.com. Molding not included, angle for the cuts is 22.5.
This was completed for a client. He wanted a shed installed, however did not want it installed on a slab. I put this on 5 inches of 3/4 white marble chips.
I just completed this for a client. It was a basement of a home, which has high humidity, thus the mold resistant boards. I did not install the green board, just completed the taping. I would of not installed the boards this way, as it took me longer to tape. Completion was about 4 days, 2-3 coats.
Drywall taping 2023 v1
Drywall taping 2023 v2
Drywall taping 2023 v3
Drywall taping 2023 v4
Paver Project 2023 – this was cool project, as I eliminated a flower bed and backfilled in with crushed RCA. Then laid the pavers over concrete. I would say normally you could break up all the concrete, and put in fresh crushed concrete, but the concrete here is over 6 inches thick, and it did not make sense to break it up. Overall, took me a few weekends to knock this out.
Timbertech decking – I spent quite of bit of time on these decks (12×32, and 20×18). Both were existing on the house. I kept 1/2 of the structure underneath as it was in great shape. I had to replace about 12 joists, and squared off the left side of the deck. Temperature in yard was about 95+ all week. Was not fun, however the results look great. I purchased most of the materials from Riverhead supply, but the railings came from home depot. The color of the deck is called “Pecan”. Great material to use, however you need to watch the miters on the corners as you should use a pocket screw jig, as screwing it 1/2″ away from the edge does not cut it, and seems will open up. I also built the Gazebo as well. Purchased this from BJ’s however should of bought it from Amazon.
Small deck – I had replaced a small deck off the back of the house. I had to replace all of it, as it was rotted. This project was in queens, and getting the materials in was a challenge. Most of the materials were purchased at Homedepot, except for the gas hook up underneath for the BBQ. I had to install a gas shutoff, as they did not have one for the BBQ.
Shiplap wall – This homeowner wanted a shiplap wall installed. The install was straight forward. Recommendation is to use liquid nails and mark all your studs before starting to nail. Your first course should be 100% level, otherwise the entire wall will be off. All materials can be bought from Long Island paneling. I had to go through a few stacks, as they had limited inventory. I would also recommend getting a few extra pieces, as some may be a little off. This material is 100% paintable.
Kitchen – I had renovated this kitchen and tile floor. All new plumbing and sheetrock. I used a 5/8 plywood back wall for the cabinets. I had bought the cabinets from Coline Cabinetry in Whitestone, now opened in Hauppauge. Great price, and they build and shipped it within a few days. Granite came from a private company, that only does commercial work. Backsplash came from Home depot. I had to redo a lot of the electrical, as it was all old school BX, with cloth wiring, and I also had to redo the ceiling. I finished the ceiling with 11/2 crown molding.
Porcelain tile floor – This homeowner had engineer floors installed. Some of which moved and had some gaps. I had removed the floating floor, and installed these beautiful porcelain tiles (From the Tile shop).. I also purchased the leveling system from Home Depot, to make the floor 100% straight. Recommendation is to use this system, as it will keep the tiles from being off.
Custom book shelf, and toy shelf. I build this out of 3/4″ sanded plywood, and 1 x 3, premium pine, with a 1/4 sanded plywood backing. This was three pieces, and all bolted to the wall and leveled, as it is a toy room, and kids like to climb. Paint used was Benjamin Moore, semi gloss white. I had to use 2×4’s behind the units, as there is a heating system also behind the cabinets.
This customer wanted a functional closet for a second pantry. I had used sanded 5/8 plywood for the walls, and 3/4″ sanded plywood for the shelves. Hint here is to put all the shelves in the closet before you begin screwing them in, as you will not be able to get them in afterwards. Was a fun challenge. I also use 1 x 3’s premium pine for the face of the shelves, and the seem for the back of the closet.
Paver Project 2022. I had done this last year. I removed these ugly yellow pavers, and also a flower bed. I laid this also on concrete, and pitched this away from the house, as there was water in the garage. I used a waterproof membrane against the slab, so it would not double back in. Very satisfied with the results. Old pavers and concrete can be brought to Powercrush, for a fraction of the amount the town charges, just make sure there isn’t dirt combined
Deck Skirt – I installed this for a client a couple of months ago. I had used pressure treated here, to keep the cost down. I have braced the connections under the deck with cleats, and cleats on the concrete. I used a remington power shot nail gun, to hold he cleats on the concrete. Customer already had the mesh, which I mounted from behind with washers and deck screws.
Stair runner – This was actually my first stair runner. Bought the runner from home depot. Advice on this, make sure the treads are clean of debris, and any existing nails. You will need a foam pad for each step.
Offset Vanity and faucet; I installed this for a client, as they had a damaged vanity from Wayfair, and they told him to keep it, so they used it in the spare bathroom. I had to make some modify the back of the vanity, but worked all the same to bypass the draws. I had to fix the drain as well to line up with the tailpiece from sink, and used stainless flex supply lines to connect the water. Also installed a mirror above. Went well, advice on this, check the walls to see if their square, had to back fill with silicone to make it even.
Small tile job – I had worked on this a while ago, basically changing the room from a bedroom to a mud room, slash shower for my parents. I used a 1/2 hardy board for the base, 1/2 thinset for porcelain tile, and porcelain tile from Wiesman (on Metropolitan avenue, in Ridgewood). Tiles were around 1.69 a piece, not bad for the price.
500 SQFT Tile job in a basement. I had to remove soiled rugs here, as they were soaked with water damage from the waste pipe. Installed all porcelain tiles. Not the best tiles from HD, would of preferred Cancos or The Tile Shop, but it was a basement.
Small kitchen – Build a small kitchen for a couple in Melville. Was tight but we made it work.
Deck build 2002. This one was when camera phones were not there yet, and had to use a camera to take these pic’s. Structure was more than solid, as it appears an engineer had build the base, along with the supports. I had built this all with pressure treated lumber, along with the handrails and stairs. All materials came from home depot. This was completed in 3 days, and was in Maryland during forth of July for my brother in law. Weather was bit on the warm side, 105 degrees.
This was back in 2005, I had renovated the entire second floor of my parents house. As you can see a lot of this was outdated. To level the floor I had to mix over 3 yards of concrete. The house was built in 1907, where 2 x 8’s were really 2 x 8, so it took the weight, was a little worried for a bit. Took me 6 months. I had only helper to clean up the gutting of the apartment, and had a licensed electrician work with me on getting the permit to bring up electric service to the second floor. 98% of the work was done by me, including all the tile, and finished plumbing. Call in my cousin who is a master plumber to do the rough in’s. Cat5e and coax in every room, and lastly, finished the attic as well. All new windows, sheetrock, taping, painting…etc…
Installed a shade pergola by a pool. Well worth the investment.