Kitchens are Paramount

It’s that simple. They are the absolute nucleus of the home.  They are the modern day campfire, where everyone gathers:  family, children, friends. Having a party?  You might want everyone to congregate in your lovely living room, take in your beautiful fireplace and hearth, feel the warmth of … [Read more...]

The Cowboy Code: Using Heart of Pine to Disprove Father Time

How is it that houses built 100 or even 200 years ago are still standing? Every day, I see things that amaze me.   Instead of today's framing codes that dictate 16" on center for roof rafters, I see framing that is sometimes 3 feet on center.  That is some seriously gappy spacing for roof … [Read more...]