Exposed Brick “Where Do I Do It? How Do I Do It? What Can I Do to the Wall?” Exposing the original brick can be a great look for your space. I have definite opinions on the best way to achieve exposing your brick. The best way to communicate [...]
Staircase Going Up “Think Twice Before Tearing It All Out” Rarely do I see an original staircase that complies with today’s code requirements. If you are considering moving it or making it nicer overall by removing in its entirety, you will be required to comply with all staircase codes. [...]
Main Level Door Knobs! “Know What to Use When” ADA compliance dictates that we need to use lever type knobs on the main floor level. You do, however, have design options. There are many different lever designs as well as finish options. This article will define the different types [...]
Upper Floor Window Eyesore “That Upstairs Window Is Ugly!!” Take a good look at the middle three windows compared to the ones on either side. Yes, the upper level has a dropped ceiling that cuts the upper sash in half. I’ll tell you a secret—so do the middle windows, [...]
Door Swing Clearances “Provide Space for ADA Compliance around Your Doors” Here is another code compliant topic that will need verification from your building official. The images above represent the basics so that you can properly accommodate this code. Lots of “do it yourselfers” get these wrong. [...]
Diversify Downtown “Advantage …………… Downtown!” Do you know the saying, “Good things stand the test of time”? Well the downtown district has certainly taken its blows over the years. The big bully called a Mall took us to the very edge of extinction. Have you looked around lately? Today, [...]
