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Graham Ave Renovations - Driveway Edition
Drive way before - with fill added in the largest holes to even the ground.Rolling out sealant to protect drive from further damage from water. It also adds a nice black glossy finish.Finished drive....
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Graham Ave Renovations - Kitchen Edition
Before - dated cabinetry that was rotting due to unfixed sink leaking; not enough storage or counter space; dirty peel & stick tiles on floor; stove vent that was not actually connected to the...
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Graham Ave Renovations - House Exterior Edition
Before - PINK siding and fascia?! dated shutters, very old roof with FIVE layers of shingles including cedar shake to be removed, cement porchAfter - New 30-year shingles on roof, brown fascia and...
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Graham Ave Renovations - Bathroom Edition
Shower area before - Plastic tub surround instead of tiles, unique aquamarine wall colour, oversized vanity (cracked)Shower area after - Neutral wall colour, new ceramic tiles on shower surround and...
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Graham Ave Renovations - Master Bedroom Edition
Master before - sub-floor had been stained in an effort to act as hardwood but large gaps exist between each distressed plank that filled easily with dirt and debris. Distressed wood trim on windows....
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Graham Ave Renovations - Second Bedroom Edition
2nd Bedroom before - More pink walls (see Living Room post below), more distressed subfloor acting as hardwood (see Master Bedroom post below), and a door to one very sketchy addition (see House...
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Graham Ave Renovations - Basement Living Room Edition
Basement Living Room before - Cement floor (un-level), fluorescent dropped ceiling lightBasement Living Room during - Floor has been leveled with 2x8 ribs cut down to 0 (each board is cut on an angle...
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Graham Ave Renovations - Basement Bathroom Edition
Basement bathroom before - More aqua paint, unleveled floors, fluorescent lighting, and peel & stick tiles. Note the duct tape on the floor.Basement Bathroom during - Walls stripped of old tiles...
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Graham Ave Renovations - Basement Staircase Edition
Staircase before - wood paneling, more pink paint, and no railing, and indoor-outdoor carpeting on extremely steep, short steps.Staircase after - wood paneling removed, walls expanded, redrywalled and...
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Westdale Bathroom Renovation
Bathroom renovation completed July 2012. Existing bathroom was gutted (all tiles and old drywall + plaster removed due to mold), and replaced with all new fiberglass drywall and cement board to ensure...
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Two-Tier Backyard Deck
New deck, built July 2012, made of pressure-treated wood.Upper deck is set up for barbeque and lower deck holds table and chairs. Wide steps form the backyard are perfect for those summer entertaining...
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Dundas Kitchen Enlargement Renovation
It has been a busy summer at A Board and Beyond. We are currently finishing up a large-scale project in Dundas where we have enlarged a kitchen by removing a load-bearing wall and replaced it with an...
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Dundas Kitchen Window Installation
The homeowners at this Dundas house wanted to open up a section of their back wall to allow more light into their newly renovated kitchen (see Dundas Kitchen Renovation posts). The wall had to be...
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Dundas Kitchen Enlargement & Renovation Completed
Here are some photos upon the completion of the Dundas Kitchen Enlargement & Renovation we did this summer. You can see some "During" photos by clicking here. The island was custom-built from two...
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New Front Door and Window Install
Before: Storm door had been removed, leaving wooden framing and old chain visibly exposed on the front door. Old window and front door are drafty and dated. After: New window and front door have been...
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Locke St Fence Install
The new home owner at this property wanted a back fence for privacy, as her property connects to/faces a public lot. This fence made of 2x4 pressure treated fence boards took just two days to put up...
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Patio Door Install and Brick Replacement
This homeowner renovated her kitchen and blocked off the back patio door with her fridge in the new layout. She wished to have the existing door closed-in and a new patio door installed where the...
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Buchanan Hardwood Floor Refinishing
This house built in the 1940s had existing hardwood throughout the main level that had been shellaced and looked orangey/yellow. We stripped it down with a belt sander (using palm sanders for the...
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Basement Water Damage Repair
Carpet was removed in basement to reveal moldy subfloorSubfloor had been installed over carpet, which was retaining water like a sponge and caused the floor to rot out and grow mold Tree roots...
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Backyard Deck Construction
Deck frame has been built, 10 inch concrete footings installed have been inserted into the ground 4 feet deep as per building codeView of deck where it meets with the house and the back patio door...
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Bathroom Renovation
The homeowner requested the bathtub be removed and a large shower stall with bench installed in its place, along with a modern update to the rest of the washroom. This photo shows the shower stall...
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Low-slope Roof Repair
This semi-detached home was suffering from water damage due to a poorly redone roof from another company. We had to completely strip the roof and replace the plywood as well as redo the roof. Entire...
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Buchanan St Dormer Addition
This story is starts with a little closet in a 1.5 storey home that wished it was a beautiful master bathroom.As a closet at the top of the stairs, it was useful, but we saw so much more possibility...
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Front Door Stained Glass Insert
This was just a plain metal door and we cut out the window space and chose a stained glass insert to match the existing side panels (from 1940) and let in more light into the foyer of the home.
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Fireplace with Stone Facade
In progress: Original red brick fireplace with new flag stone mid-installationA much more modern look to this living room fireplace with gas insert.
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