Tag Archives: san francisco remodel
the ice storm
Yes, this is not real stone. It’s a nice representation of a (burnt?) stone wall, with several parking options for your late 70s cars, and – as an afterthought, let’s stick a front door on there for grins. One of … Continue reading
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San Francisco bungalow progress
Here’s the look of demo….the mess, the uncovered pieces, the view to new possibilities. This is in the kitchen – behind the cabinetry and appliances we uncovered evidence of a once-PINK kitchen! Awesome. I thought this was a nice … Continue reading
Filed under bungalow remodel
san francisco bungalow
Here were in front of the ugliest house on the nicest block a bungalow in San Francisco. This may not be a true bungalow, or one you would’ve found in a Sears & Roebuck catalog back in 1915. However it … Continue reading
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duboce triangle framing
The framing is almost complete on the condo project. You can walk through each unit and see the layouts, the rooms, the windows. Lately I’ve been digging through the jobsite to secure some of the remaining old redwood framing to … Continue reading
Filed under Duboce Triangle Condos
duboce triangle urban views
Views: this is urban living so we see our neighbors and that’s part of the experience in a city we love. Duboce Triangle condos, well into framing. The exterior walls have been significantly peeled away to pick up views, bring … Continue reading
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basement remodel
Things are wrapping up down in the basement first floor – the homeowners have started moving back into the remodeled spaces gradually, even holding a graduation party in the new family room! The window above is a new one, high … Continue reading
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back yard cottage sighting / siding
Hey, what is that peeking from back there? Ever look at that ugly cottage in your back yard and wonder, gosh, what ever kind of siding do I put on it? We went with Hardie clapboard siding. A clean and … Continue reading
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raze the roof
A well-lit facade. There’s a glow coming through the windows of this building, and looking through them you can see the sky. In the demo phase, the (sagging, leaking) roof has been removed. (some of these photos are terribly dark … Continue reading
Filed under Duboce Triangle Condos
back yard cottage
From what we can tell, this back-yard structure has been here for about 100 years as seen on the above 1913 Sanborn Map. These maps are pretty cool because the outlines of buildings were drawn, and you can see what … Continue reading
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