From my bat cave to yours!
Hey readers!
Hope everyone is enjoying their summer. We sure are: Nobody ever accused this group of not knowing how to have a good time!!
Anyway, we’re just decking checking back in with you to update you on the finished porch! Here’s the new rail system, platform and steps:
The new metal, glass and rail system:
And finally, the view from the top:
Bring on the Labor Day parties! We think we hear an ice cold brewski calling our name…
We’re out!
Joe
Hey readers! Hopefully everyone is enjoying the steamy weather we’ve been having in the Chicago ‘burbs. Summer is officially here and that only means one thing: deck season!
We’re working on a deck that had seen some better days. Here’s some before pictures:
You can get a good idea of the deterioration from this picture:
One big problem with the deck was that the posts were not sealed well, and you can see in this picture that water had gotten in near the posts and it cracked once it froze in the winter.
The original wood was cedar, which had become a maintenance problem since it would no longer hold paint.
Now here are some pictures of our progress! Here is the new deck, made with a composite (PVC) decking material called Timbertech. The color is consistent through to the core of the material, so it should only require an occasional scrubbing to keep looking new! (Color is Sandbridge, if you care)
And the new stairs in progress:
The new landing:
The new railing system being installed:
And now the railings are almost done!
Hope everyone is enjoying their summer on their own sturdy, low maintenance deck! (If not, call us and we’ll hook ya up)
We were assigned the task of balancing a particular area of an open dining room. On one end of the wall was a build out which housed the heat and electric. You can see that build out on the left in the “before” picture below:
We proposed to duplicate the look on the other end of the wall. And duplicate we did!
Because we’re crafty, we made this usable space. Because we’re tricky, it is hard to detect by the naked eye! It’s a cabinet!
Now area is a nice fit for the buffet.
Hope everyone is enjoying the spring weather!
-Joe
Hey readers!
We’re back reporting on yet another bathroom remodel! This is a sleek one.
Here’s the “new” tub – its actually an old cast iron tub that we had refinished!
The new Corian shower walls and new shower faucets:
Here’s the new toilet. the vanity pictured was also refinished (the same people who refinished the tub!) to match the new toilet. The counter and faucet are new!
And finally – a shot of the new flooring. Its a ceramic wood grain.
Howdy blog readers!
We’ve been keeping something from you. A bathroom we’ve been remodeling. Don’t worry, we didn’t hide it from you intentionally, we’re just that bad at uploading pictures sometimes.
Here’s some before pictures of the bathroom:
Our work included:
- A new medicine cabinet (we specifically kept this shallow so bottles aren’t getting lost in the back!)
- New lighting (sconces – our fave!)
- New granite counter tops
- New cabinets
- New sinks and faucets
- New mirrors
And while we were at it, we replaced the skylight. Here’s before:
And after:
That about wraps that project up! See you in April!
-Joe
Hey blog readers!
Just in time for spring – an update on the porch we’ve been telling you about! We really like how it turned out. Have a look at these interior “after” pictures:
Happy March – bring on spring!
Joe
Well, blog readers, as you are well aware (thanks in no small part to your Joeman calendar), it is a new year. And 2011 sounds like as good of a year as any to unveil a new internet presence for McMahon Builders (2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010 just didn’t feel right to us for some reason).
So today we are excited to announce the new and redesigned McMahonBuilders.com. We’ve freshened up the look a bit and changed up some of the pictures, but basically its the same content you are used to, and you’ll always be able to get up-to-the-minute information right here on our trusty little blog. Because we wouldn’t want anyone holding their breath for the latest update on our porch addition.
Visit our new site and let us know what you think! Luckily our webmaster is more or less our internet slave still on the payroll and can make any changes we see fit!
We’re also excited to announce a new advertising venture – we’re running some ads at the Geneva Park District Fitness Center. You can see our ads on their plasma screens. Here’s a preview!
Feelin’ reinvented and reinvigorated,
Joe
Hey blog readers!
We’re just touching down from our ski vacation. Hope everyone had a great holiday!
Hey! Who put that sign there? I'm not slow.
-Joe
It’s that time of year when the chosen few await the arrival of their Joman calendar. Twelve months of a new way of looking at the world. This year we will be presenting only 150 numbered calendars, which are sure to increase in value as the years zip by.
From our sources, we’ve learned that these coveted calendars make excellent gifts. Relatives high on the pecking list, friends of questionable value, just about everyone will be amazed by your thoughtfulness.
Let us remind you: your generous donation goes directly to Lazarus house. All costs are absorbed by McMahon Builders so that our friends at the shelter can distribute the monies as needed. Call/email/comment on this post to order – let’s keep a good thing going!
Many thanks for sharing,
Joe
