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A Modern or Traditional Farmhouse?
Farmhouse, in and of itself is not exactly a style of home. Originally it was considered more of a functional aspect; upon which styles were applied (Rustic Farmhouse, Dutch Colonial Farmhouse, Greek Revival Farmhouse, etc.) As it’s been surging in popularity in recent years, the concept of a Farmhouse home has evolved. Over the years, […]
A Hidden Door Project with WindsorONE Shiplap
Matt Risinger & Jordan Smith are builders, authors & all around advocates for fine craftsmanship. Check out this video from Risinger’s youtube channel with an overview of this neat hidden door project featuring WindsorONE Shiplap boards. “It doesn’t have any knots and it’s super stable… You’re not culling a bunch of material out of it…” […]
The Modern Farmhouse: Shiplap & Other Trim Ideas
Woods Architecture LLC & Seven Development collaborated on this modern farmhouse residence in Arizona with spectacular results. They incorporated the crisp clean lines of shiplap & a modern aesthetic; Then blended it seamlessly with the nostalgia of a classic American farmhouse. These guys live by the creedo ‘Make Craftsmanship Great Again,’ (see a walk through […]
Making Craftsmanship Great Again: The Willing House (Part 4, The Finished Home)
(Part 4 of 4) You’ve seen the trim details of this historic 1920s restoration project. Now we’ll step back and see how those details add up to transform a home. When you walk into a room where details and craftsmanship matter, the difference is dramatic. HULL HISTORICAL NOTES: “In nearly every room in the […]
Making Craftsmanship Great Again: The Willing House (Part 3, Historic Trim)
(Part 3 of 4) What’s a great way to show off your craftsmanship? Historically accurate moldings that are properly proportioned. The team at Hull Historical restored the moldings throughout the Willing House with the help of WindsorONE S4SSE Trim Boards and The Classic American Molding Collection, designed by Brent Hull. Too often we see builders […]
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