The homeowners intend to restore and expand their Arts and Crafts home of early English design, incorporating updated mechanical and plumbing systems into their plans.

The task at hand involved a confluence of domestic improvements: selecting hues and patterns for the living room's walls, the dismantling of aged plasterwork, the careful design of a garden layout, and the removal of a mature silver maple t…

The project involved several key tasks: the installation of a steel beam, the removal of an old oil tank, and the excavation for a new foundation. Alongside these practical matters were visits to other houses built in the English Arts and C…

Establishing a new foundation: carefully selected trees.

The journey of the steel beams, from the fabrication shop to their placement on the building's frame, occupied much thought. Simultaneously, attention was given to the HVAC plan for the second and third floors. A firebox was also being care…

The hearth is undergoing restoration; a new kitchen is being planned, complete with bespoke cabinetry; and the roofline of two dormers is being subtly altered.

A custom range hood. Restoration of the original chimney. Considerations for the first floor, encompassing the living room panels.

The freshly applied foundation blends seamlessly with the existing stucco. The master bathroom shower has been drained, and an electrician is beginning work in the powder room. Meanwhile, the windows in the living room are being replaced.

Kevin observed Tommy meticulously constructing a new front porch, his hands expertly fitting custom-cut and assembled rafters into place. Richard journeyed to the vast, subterranean quarry. Color selection.

The project began with a new shed, its construction a slow accumulation of effort. Next, copper was fitted to the front porch, catching the light with a subtle gleam. Finally, the windows were trimmed, their edges refined and brought into s…

The work involved burying electrical cables, constructing the base columns for a new porch, laying a brick patio, installing kitchen cabinets, and trimming the front gable.

With the exterior trim now finished, the focus shifts to shingling the remainder of the house. Tommy is employing pre-primed red cedar shingles with a five-inch reveal. Inside, homeowner Emily and interior designer Jill Goldberg meet with D…

The house now boasts several new decorative touches, most notably a small roof detail perched on the side, supported by two brackets. Tommy began by assembling the roof on the ground, reinforcing the fascia with an extra layer for stability…

For the third-floor walls, ship lap provides a distinctive texture. Reclaimed granite forms the steps, lending a sense of history to the design. A marble slab, carefully cut to fit, graces the kitchen island, while a cast stone mantel frame…

With the kitchen island countertop now in place, activity has begun in the front yard with the construction of a fieldstone wall. A newly concealed door in the upstairs foyer is adorned with wallpaper, and the completed heating, cooling, an…

The tour encompasses the completed house, highlighting the rear addition alongside the refreshed front hall, dining room, and pantry. Improvements extend to a larger master suite, a newly installed bathroom, and a redesigned front porch.

They decided to undertake the renovation of a neglected house, starting with the urgent task of repairing its leaky roof.

The process involved securing the property with an alarm system, followed by the application of insulation blown into the exterior walls.

Richard carefully guides a camera down the drain, searching for compromised pipes. Meanwhile, Tommy tends to a leaking parapet, making necessary repairs.

The peeling paint was carefully removed. In the living room, the original leaded glass windows, once vibrant with color, were restored to their former glory.

At the Russell Woods project, Tommy mends decaying decorative molding with a plastic replica produced by a 3D printer. Frank and Tamiko journey to Kohler, Wisconsin, to examine plumbing fixtures, while Richard receives a tour of the adjacen…

The project involved the installation of exposed wiring throughout the kitchen, the integration of a new heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system, and the replacement of the exterior fascia.

Oak floors, marred by damage, can be restored with ingenious solutions. Front steps, too, require careful repair. And in Detroit, a tile studio offers expertise.

The work involved the installation of leaded glass bay windows, complemented by the laying of contemporary wood-grain tile. Alongside these projects, efforts were directed toward urban farming initiatives within Detroit, the placement of a…

Painting walls within a home; restoring ornamental moldings with a putty knife; fitting interior doors; and refreshing a fireplace.

A comprehensive viewing of the finished residence, highlighting enhancements made to both its interior and exterior spaces.