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What To Do With Those Old Railroad Tie Steps

December 31, 2018 by LuxeSpecs

What to do with those old rotted railroad tie steps?  Here is a great option that I completed with the help of Felix, my trustworthy tile installer. You frame the steps, pour concrete and add the pavers!  Voila!  A new look replacing a dirt pile and concrete blocks!

Home maintenance is time consuming. It helps to know a good handyperson or several different ones depending on the job.  My clients routinely have painters, floor finishers, etc. for a continually well maintained home.  Make a list, set a date and go for it!

Filed Under: Exterior, Restoration

Exterior Details

January 31, 2013 by LuxeSpecs

Natural stone and other fireplace and exterior detailing materials are usually specified by the architect.  Visit local sources for inspiration or take pictures of your preferences to local sources to check availability and cost.  Plan ahead to secure products that will give your home the unique, individualized look you want.  These materials affect exterior and interior colorization as does pool coping.  Travertine is available in pre cut pieces.  Brick. flagstone, slate, pavers and Marabella stone that is saw cut or honed are also popular.  Concrete (Ancient Stone) precast pieces are also available.

Filed Under: Exterior, Fireplaces, Stone, Vendors

Garage Doors

January 28, 2013 by LuxeSpecs

Garage doors can be steel 24-27 gauge, composition/steel or PVC.  They can have the look of wood grain and are more durable than all wood with less maintenance.  Choose your material depending on the style of the home and visual impact and/or adjacencies to outdoor entertainment areas.

Filed Under: Exterior, Garage Door

Architectural Details

January 28, 2013 by LuxeSpecs

Volterra for high density polyurethane architectural details.  Great for exterior use!

Filed Under: Exterior, Vendors

Shading Options

January 28, 2013 by LuxeSpecs

Juxtaform has great contemporary shading options or use framing for more traditional looks.

Filed Under: Exterior, Vendors

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