Apr 14, 2018 | Products Used at 604, PROJECT, WEEKLY UPDATE
One of the key elements and challenges in authentically renovating and updating a historic 100 plus year-old bungalow was to “complete” the overall picture by selecting just the right mix of landscape and hardscape that would best accent the project and create added...
Apr 14, 2018 | Products Used at 604, PROJECT, VIDEO, WEEKLY UPDATE
We wanted something durable, green and sustainable that would also be attractive and authentic to the home’s appearance. Pining for a rough-hewn redwood exterior proved cost-prohibitive for an historic home renovation project. Unfortunately, the home’s exterior siding...
Apr 10, 2018 | Products Used at 604, PROJECT, WEEKLY UPDATE
As a century-old home was being readied for extensive updating – both inside and out – by Carey Bros. Remodeling, a second partner in the project — DPG Design — was focused on the exterior landscaping that would add a finishing touch of greenery and color. The...
Apr 8, 2018 | Products Used at 604, PROJECT, VIDEO, WEEKLY UPDATE
Given today’s airtight construction and the sealing of every opening, maximizing air circulation and improving indoor air quality is especially important. The good news is there are fewer drafty homes due to more stringent energy codes, which means improved comfort...
Apr 2, 2018 | Products Used at 604, PROJECT, VIDEO, WEEKLY UPDATE
The project was to completely update a modest 1,177 sq. ft. 100 plus year-old home, inside and out, in old town Brentwood, California. While renovation work by Carey Bros. Remodeling headed toward completion at a steady pace, a second partner team was also busy...
Apr 2, 2018 | Products Used at 604, PROJECT, VIDEO, WEEKLY UPDATE
One of the most visually important decisions made for this small 1,177 sq. ft. historic bungalow was the flooring – and we made an extremely surprising choice: Bamboo We opted for one of the best hi-tech hybrid bamboo flooring products on the market today, offered by...
Mar 25, 2018 | PROJECT, WEEKLY UPDATE
A small, weathered and aging 111-year old bungalow, located at 604 Second Street in Old Town Brentwood California, presented a unique challenge for Carey Brothers Remodeling to do a total top-to-bottom and inside-out period restoration. The house itself was a simple...
Mar 25, 2018 | PROJECT, VIDEO, WEEKLY UPDATE
One of the key visual elements and challenges in renovating and updating a historic 100-year-old plus bungalow was to find and recapture the right vintage looking ceramic tiles for the various rooms. We chose to recapture the simplicity and timeless charms of the...
Mar 17, 2018 | PROJECT, VIDEO, WEEKLY UPDATE
Finding doors to match our renovation to the “T” was a major concern, however, we thrilled to find that the Simpson Door company could manufacture for us. Both entry and interior doors we created from Douglas Fir, a tree species that grows abundantly in the Pacific...
Mar 11, 2018 | Products Used at 604, PROJECT, WEEKLY UPDATE
Granite has an authentic natural finish for the age and architecture of our 604 Second Street Historic Renovation. It has limitless design potential and value. It’s durable and a good choice for the kitchen – it won’t melt or blister. It is also resistant to scratches...
