Raleigh Remodeling Services By Blue Ribbon Construction

Blue Ribbon Residential Construction joins Raleigh NC Chamber of Commerce

February 8th, 2012

October 19th, 2011

A very good example of a fire waiting to happen and not what you’d want to see on any of your homes.

http://www.wimp.com/doorinstallation/

New innovative wheel chair concept

October 18th, 2011

Check it out at this link:

http://www.dump.com/2011/10/16/wheelchair-propulsion-video/

Pretty cool no to mention a great way for our mobility disabled friends. Make sure that you listen carefully – it has eight gears for hill climbing. I you have never experienced a standard wheelchair you have no idea how hard it is to navigate hills, carpet, low door thresholds, not to mention ramps. Going down hill can be just as scary, this devise even has disk brakes like a modern bicycle.

Cary Bathroom Remodeling Project

October 13th, 2011

We have begun another bathroom remodel, well actually two – in the same house. They are being done together and fortunately the owners have another to use during construction. The master bath is being rearranged for better use of space and includes the removal of the whirlpool tub that no one ever used. This will make room for a larger shower and great storage with an “L” shaped vanity cabinet arrangement. Right now it is hard to figure out what is happening because only the demo has been done. Over the next week or so, I’ll post pics so you can see the progress and get a better feel for the project.

: How a bathroom looks after demolition

: Sink Location

: Habitat for Humanity Donation

: A bath with a view

Raleigh Sunroom Addition

October 12th, 2011

It’s amazing what can happen in just a few days. The last series of photos included erecting the walls. Now we have a roof (with roof shingles), windows, all framing, plumbing rough in, HVAC rough in, and tomorrow we’ll have an exterior door installed and electrical rough in. Oh yea, removal of the existing wall to the family room and re-framing for the new French doors. Then come the four major Wake County inspections: plumbing, HVAC, electrical and framing. All should be good to go at that point for insulation and drywall.

Open framing floorInterior framing including plumbers

New French Door Wall

Single windowWindow group in sunroom

Raleigh Sunroom Update

October 6th, 2011

The foundation is finished and passed all of the inspections. The framers have arrived and built walls as you can see in the photos. Yesterday they framed and put plywood on the roof. Today the roofer got it dried in and now of course the rain has taken a holiday. Next up, all of the mechanical rough in work can begin. The homeowner is on notice that on Monday the windows will go in and we’ll open the new area into the house next week. This is the point where the owners get antsy but all will be secure before we actually break through. The home is never left exposed.

This past weekend was the Southern Ideal Home Show

September 28th, 2011

We had a great turn out this past weekend at the Southern Ideal Home Show at the Raleigh NC Fairgrounds. We saw quite a few past clients who came to visit. During a slow time, I caught some of our people off guard with a few snaps. We were offering a home show special $8995 for a full renovated 5×9 bathroom like you would see in almost any home in America. This is usually the hall, kids or guest bathroom. The great selections were priced very attractively by our vendors and KathyLynn Gariboldi from reInvented Spaces made selections for two typical themes. One is somewhat contemporary and the other is a traditional version. I’ll post pictures of the display boards in the next day or so. This special was so well received that we will be offering this package for a while at the show price. Thank you all for stopping by to visit.

I have so much to catch up on ……………..

September 28th, 2011

The Cary remodeling project is finished. Once the owners get their furniture in place I’ll go back to take some final photos. They have also gotten a quote on some pretty draperies. I think that the owners have as much storage in the new attic than they had before and with easier access. This was a great project for great clients. I think they will miss us although as with most people right now they are glad we are out of their hair. And there is a perk for some of the staff. Some of our people are golfers and will be enjoying the pros at the tournament this weekend from the back deck on this project.

We all had a great time at Rotary on Wednesday morning

September 8th, 2011

I spoke at the Holly Springs Rotary Club on Wednesday and covered the various topics surrounding adaptability in the home for aging parents or ourselves. Topics covered include 10 easy ways to make your home safer and more convenient along with 10 suggestions for larger projects that renovate to a greater extent. Part of the topic also includes “how to talk with Mom and Dad about this concept”. The whole idea of adaptability in the home takes the ideas included in Universal Design which has been around for 20 years and wraps the modifications with a warm and fuzzy blanket that not only works for the homeowner but also looks great in the home. This adds great value to the project and ultimately in the resale value of the home.

Would your group like to have a conversation?

September 6th, 2011

Tomorrow I am speaking to the Holly Springs Rotary Club. As a Rotarian myself, I am honored to give this presentation. The talk will be about “Universal Design concepts used in the home” with regard to “aging in place”. I have found that the whole institutional appearance of Universal Design (clinical type of setting – i.e. hospital) is a turn off for most (all) people. There isn’t a reason in the world that your home has to look like an old folks home or a hospital if some modifications are needed. Most of our vendors have dedicated portions of their offerings i.e. cabinetry, plumbing fixtures, lighting, and the like to this niche of the market. The items offered today are absolutely beautiful. I have included a few pictures so you can see for yourself. If you have a need to remodel a kitchen or bathroom, why not include some of these items. Even if you don’t need a grab bar right now, they also serve as towel bars now and just in case …… Maybe Mom and Dad could use this too, just saying.

I would love to give this presentation to your group as well. This is appropriate for church groups, civic organizations, and social clubs such as gardening groups. The target audience is age 50 an over. The younger members may have a parent who needs a safer home to live in longer or if the individual is older it may be them that could use some advice. Call me to talk about the topic more to see if it is something appropriate for your organization.

For more information visit our C.A.P.S. page on the website.

Blue Ribbon Residential Construction joins Raleigh NC Chamber of Commerce

Not what I’d want to see on one of my homes