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Revealing Hidden Costs of Remodeling

Revealing Hidden Costs of Remodeling

by Mim | Jun 16, 2021 | Basements, Bathrooms, Bedrooms, Contractors, Doors, Floors, Home Improvement, Kitchens, Our First Home, Remodel

Revealing Hidden Costs of Remodeling Story #25 When we decided to completely remodel our first house, we knew Josh’s skills and knowledge as a master carpenter and general contractor were great advantages to completing the renovations successfully. However, as...
Reuse As Much As Possible When Remodeling

Reuse As Much As Possible When Remodeling

by Mim | Jun 11, 2021 | Basements, Bathrooms, Bedrooms, Contractors, Doors, Floors, Home Improvement, Kitchens, Our First Home, Remodel

Reuse As Much As Possible When Remodeling Story #24 There are many good reasons to reuse as many of the existing materials as possible, especially when doing a full-home remodel like we did on our first home. Obviously, we saved time, money, and/or energy on...
Some Things Didn’t Go Smoothly

Some Things Didn’t Go Smoothly

by Mim | Mar 4, 2021 | Basements, Bedrooms, Contractors, Doors, Home Improvement, Our First Home, Remodel

Some Things Didn’t Go Smoothly Story #20 We created this blog to share our experiences as the owners and general contractors remodeling our first home. Just because we regularly work with subcontractors on clients’ projects doesn’t mean that we didn’t run into issues...
When a Wall Has Got to Go

When a Wall Has Got to Go

by Mim | Feb 20, 2021 | Beams, Contractors, Doors, Floors, Home Improvement, Kitchens, Our First Home, Remodel

When a Wall Has Got to Go Story #18 Like many homeowners, we wanted an open floor plan, so we needed to remove several walls in our 1970s ranch home. The living room had full and partial walls that separated it from the kitchen and entryway, blocking the abundant...
What Can We Tell Ya?

What Can We Tell Ya?

by Mim | Oct 20, 2020 | Basements, Bathrooms, Beams, Bedrooms, Contractors, Doors, Floors, Home Improvement, Kitchens, Our First Home, Remodel

What Can We Tell Ya? Story #10 We started sharing our experiences as first-time homeowners and contractors because we think we’ve got a unique perspective, but we want these stories to be valuable to other homeowners. Our full-house remodel will include many common...
Tips for Hiring a Great Contractor

Tips for Hiring a Great Contractor

by Mim | Oct 15, 2020 | Basements, Bathrooms, Beams, Bedrooms, Contractors, Doors, Floors, Home Improvement, Kitchens, Our First Home, Remodel

Tips for Hiring a Great Contractor Story #9 We are not doing all of the renovations to our first home ourselves, just as we may not do all of the parts of customers’ home improvement projects. When the demo is done and Josh has framed the new walls, the next stage of...
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#beforeandafter Red remains a popular color for fr #beforeandafter Red remains a popular color for front #doors, but can you 👀 spot the 5 differences #after? 
✅ 1. Fan-shaped to rectangular #window
✅ 2. 4-panels to 2-panels
✅ 3. No kickplate on the new #door
✅ 4. Nickel to black threshold
✅ 5. Gray to red trim

❓What didn’t change? We reused the handle & deadbolt set from #before because they still worked. Can we help you spend only what you need to on your next #homeimprovement project?

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#workinprogress It’s not just the precise measur #workinprogress It’s not just the precise measurements & straight lines that make Josh’s #BASEMENT #framing projects look like masterpieces. 🖼️ He’s also meticulous about following building codes, like using pressure-treated lumber floor plates for floating walls. Pro Tip: Are you wondering “what the heck are floating walls?” We explained this Colorado building requirement in our story #linkinbio about framing the basement in our #firsthome.

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#beforeandafter This SECURITY #door #before lets i #beforeandafter This SECURITY #door #before lets in lots of natural light while the steel bars add safety & style. #After the new wooden entry door isn’t hidden behind the full-view #window in the STORM door. Call us to boost your West #Denver home’s #curbappeal!

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Happy 1st day of Spring! 🌷 #beforeandafter Need Happy 1st day of Spring! 🌷 #beforeandafter Need to brighten up your space? This green paint is 1 way to do it, but we prefer replacing exterior #doors with ones that have #windows. Call us to boost your West #Denver home’s #curbappeal, style, & natural light!

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☘️🌈 If you’re LUCKY enough to celebrate S ☘️🌈 If you’re LUCKY enough to celebrate St Patrick’s Day 🇮🇪 with a good Irish whiskey 🥃, like Drunk Hammy is, don’t be a tool. Stay away from your tools when you’re drunk. Some projects need a pro to do the job right! Josh will complete your #homeimprovement project to our top-notch quality standards, on time & on budget – & sober, of course!! 

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#beforeandafter We’re celebrating more sunlight #beforeandafter We’re celebrating more sunlight hours with Daylight Savings beginning today & this #after #door with a ½ lite #window that brings in so much light. A small change that made a BIG difference!! Pro Tip: We LOVE this style with blinds between the glass panes because they don’t get dusty or damaged by pets.

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#beforeandafter Colorado’s intense ❄️🌄☀ #beforeandafter Colorado’s intense ❄️🌄☀️🌬️ weather beats up the exterior of our homes. We replaced the same style #door & sidelite #window with a metal 1 #after that should endure the elements better than the wooden 1 #before.

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#beforeandafter Many #homeowners choose to have th #beforeandafter Many #homeowners choose to have the same style front & back #doors. ⬇️ Last week we shared the back #door that went from a ½ lite #window #before to a ¼ lite. Here’s the matching front door with the existing security door reinstalled #after. 

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When your bathroom #door & bypass closet #doors ar When your bathroom #door & bypass closet #doors are next to each other, you want them to match. #after  This modern 5-panel style makes this corner feel cohesive, instead of chaotic. Refresh your home’s style by replacing your interior door slabs this spring. 

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Happy 303 Day, #Denver! 🌟 Fun fact about us: W Happy 303 Day, #Denver! 
🌟 Fun fact about us: We love the view of the Rocky Mountains beyond Denver’s skyline SO MUCH that we used this image on our wedding invitations. It was done by the same talented designer/founder who also built our company website & created our logos: IntraMuse Creative  @intramuse_creative . 

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#beforeandafter Just like the exterior #door we sh #beforeandafter Just like the exterior #door we shared yesterday ➡️, these #homeowners updated theirs from a ½ lite #window with 9 panes to ¼ lite with 6 panes AND removed their old security door. With so many door styles, we encourage owners to shop according to their tastes & budgets & credit card rewards program. 

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2 warm days in a row ☀️ has us dreaming of out 2 warm days in a row ☀️ has us dreaming of outDOOR projects! 🌻 Whether you want to boost your home’s curb appeal or list it for sale this Spring, it’s time to start planning your #homeimprovement projects. Does this #beforeandafter entry & storm #doors replacement inspire you to make a change? Call us to schedule a free site visit.

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#beforeandafter Although it's snowing today, it's #beforeandafter Although it's snowing today, it's not to early to start planning your Spring #homeimprovement projects. It can still take a couple of months to get custom, decorative exterior #doors manufactured. Add style, insulation, security, & natural light with a new #door with #windows. Call today for a FREE site visit & estimate.

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Happy Valentine's Day! We 💗💘💓 making #hap Happy Valentine's Day! We 💗💘💓 making #happycustomers! We're proud of our 65 verified 5-star customer #reviews on @Angi. Need to replace your #doors in West #Denver? Trust us to do it right! Past customers, add your #CustomerReview to our Angi profile. #supportlocal 

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Whether you're nursing a Super Bowl hangover like Whether you're nursing a Super Bowl hangover like Drunk Hammy or just surviving a Monday, now is a great time to start planning your Spring #homeimprovement projects. Call us TODAY to schedule your free site visit & estimate to install #doors in West #denver !

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Josh retrofit solid #door & added the owner’s an Josh retrofit solid #door & added the owner’s antique hardware to create this Dutch door. It’s COLD outside! ❄️🌨️🥶 Call today to schedule your INDOOR project for this winter. 

Say the *secret code* “FBIN” for 10% OFF the installation of an INterior door this winter.

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#beforeandafter LET THE LIGHT SHINE IN ☀️ with #beforeandafter LET THE LIGHT SHINE IN ☀️ with this skinny, center #window on the new entry #door we installed.

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#beforeandafter #homeimprovement Get rid of the do #beforeandafter #homeimprovement Get rid of the dog #door but keep the natural light with a ½ lite #window in your back door!

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We’ve posted 2 pairs of #beforeandafter #transfo We’ve posted 2 pairs of #beforeandafter #transformations from the outside of this house. 🔽⬇️ 🔽⬇️ <<SWIPE<< for each new #windowview from inside. We replaced all 4 #doors (exterior & storms) in 1 day. Let us make you our next #happycustomer for a new #door or #windows.

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🚪 2 cute 2B 4gotten = Aren’t these new 2 pane 🚪 2 cute 2B 4gotten = Aren’t these new 2 panel #doors a pretty upgrade?! It’s COLD outside! ❄️🌨️🥶 Call today to schedule your INDOOR project for this winter. 

Say the *secret code* “FBIN” for 10% OFF the installation of an INterior door this winter.

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