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Making Craftsmanship Great Again: The Willing House (Part 2, Stairs & Entryway)
This is about lovingly restoring a house.. that when you walk in, you’ll be walking back in time…” -BH (Part 2 of 4) Brent & the team at Hull Historical aimed to preserve all the details on this restoration project. Moving from the exterior to the interior, this historic staircase makes a great first […]
Making Craftsmanship Great Again: The Willing House (Part 1, Exterior)
(Part 1 of 4) What happens when you put the effort in to restore a historic home back to its former glory? The results are a thing of beauty & documented in this series of photos and process notes on the “Willing House” – a restoration project completed by the expert, Brent Hull of […]
A Historic Mantel
Back when it was still the province of East Jersey, the Garretson Forge and Farm was founded in Bergen County; almost 3 centuries ago. The original Dutch Colonial style homestead has gone through several major renovations over the years, notably in 1760 & 1902. The craftsmanship of these previous generations has been impeccably preserved, including […]
LONE STAR RESTORATION Video Extra: Aiming For Accuracy at Hull Historical
Did you check out the 1st episode of Lone Star Restoration on the History Channel? Brent Hull and his team are scoring major points in the name of team craftsmanship: Fiberglass replica loses to restoring the original wood tongue and groove column Tearing down loses to shoring up and preserving a settler-era barn Episode 2 […]
A Mix of Modern & Rustic by Borden Construction
Instagrammer at Borden Construction, out of Kennet Square PA, just posted these pics of staircase installation; a mix of modern & rustic, beautifully crafted. Nicely done! Check out more work on their instagram page or at on their website www.bordenconstructioncompany.com
Craftsman Exterior & Interior
This home by RW Anderson Homes in collaboration with First Lamp Architecture Construction is a perfect example of the Craftsman style. They used WindsorONE for the exterior trim boards to create architectural elements of a true 1920’s – 30’s era Craftsman home. The attention to detail and character continues into the interior as well. Read […]
A Stunning Example of a Colonial Revival Home
It’s always a treat to see a newly completed project from Brent Hull. Brent is a nationally recognized authority on historic design, architecturally correct moldings & millwork… and the designer of the WindsorONE Classic American Molding Collection. Check out the full story of the addition and interior work done on this 1940s Colonial Revival home.
The Katz Roadshow Demos a Coffered Ceiling How-To at JLC
The Katz crew demo step by step tips & tricks on how to install a perfect coffered ceiling with WindsorONE. (& how to save time on that installation). The Katz Roadshow Clinics run til tomorrow afternoon. Can’t make it to JLC? Check the Roadshow schedule or see ThisISCarpentry.com for more info & tricks of the […]
Kurt the Kilt wants to see you at booth #1203
JLC Live is hoppin! Stop by, Kurt & the crew want to see you! We’re by the Katz Finish Carpentry clinic. We’ve got hats to hand out while supplies last and a board full of ideas sent in from craftsmen using WindsorONE.
Kurt & Scott want to see you at JLC!
The JLC Exhibit Hall opens this Friday 3/20! Kurt and Scott are rarely allowed out of the office, so this is a must see event! Come ready to learn about new construction techniques & building practices. We’ll see you at booth #1203 all day Friday & Saturday morning. (The conference opens today with educational sessions). […]