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This simple pool cabana and rectangular inground swimming pool were on the property when the new homeowner moved in. As part of the overall renovation the cabana would get a facelift with not only interior improvements, but an exterior redesign that echoed some of the architectural elements of the home. The inside became a one [...]

Pocket doors are such a great invention and I don’t know why you don’t see them used more often. Manufacturers have come a long way with their quality and engineering. Johnson Hardware produces excellent quality mechanisms for pocket door installations and their offerings are available locally at Kuiken Bros., Dykes Lumber, Glen Rock Lumber and [...]

After the cabana was framed, the exterior plywood sheathing went up and that really defined the form of the building. We could now see its basic design, scale & proportion on the site. The roof would be a prominent feature, especially approaching from the upper level of the property. The architect specified a simulated slate [...]

Site Engineering Is Priority #1 You can be the most creative landscape designer, but if site engineering is not considered in your design solutions you may be in for trouble. There is a critical relationship between every aspect of the landscape design, especially site engineering.  For example, elevations of structures and grades determine drainage, which [...]