This is a blog that I can write a book about. I will just go over some basic essential points, and I hope that this advice is helpful for homeowners and individuals.

The cost for home remodeling projects in NJ is something everyone wants to know and understand. but the reality of it is that it will vary from contractor to contractor for an extensive NUMBER of reasons, variables and factors. Simply put for this blog post; my recommendation to homeowners is that they ensure everything is included in their remodeling cost for their project. When a homeowner receives an estimate from a contractor or a couple of contractors for the same project scope of work; make sure you understand the differences between the services provided and understand that the same scope of work for the project is fully provided.

You can enhance a wood deck by creating permanent structure built-in seating areas using wood. The thing about working with and building decks is that you have more flexibility of creating more than what can typically be built using composite materials. of course, you will need to maintain the wood as it is exposed to the outdoor elements but that is part of the beauty of wood and being able to enjoy the true wood grain.

Sliding barn doors have become more popular of the last couple of years. i personally feel that the best approach for sliding barn doors is to browse online at different options and pictures; find a style and hardware that you feel fits the home style you are trying to achieve during your home renovation or remodeling project and begin the shopping process. sometimes you can only get specific parts or hardware or styles of doors from online sources. Sometimes they are special order and may take a while to receive by mail and other times they can arrive in a timely manner.

THe answer to this question that is asked by most homeowners who consider doing a large renovation on their home is typically yes, but it depends on the project variables and the scope of work. At LOK designs llc we can go through the scope of work and put together a feasible plan whether or not it can be done at the home. sometimes the project requires to be done in stages working in different locations. In most cases the project will take longer, this is because the effort in planning around doing work at each location of the home. It will usually cost more than if a homeowner(s) move out of the home during the works taken place. unfortunately, there are potential project work scope items that do not always allow for a homeowner to live there the entire full project duration and or sometimes for long durations; but rest assure at lok designs llc we can provide our feedback of what will be feasible to the best of our abilities and realistically completed of a home renovation based on the project requirements.

A custom shoe shelf designed to fit the space at the main entry door. The dimensions are best suited to be calculated for the space by marking out with painters' tape or the use of a piece of cardboard to lay out on the floor to determine the amount of space a custom piece of carpentry-built feature can fit for with both traffic and functionality for coming in and out of the main entry door of a home. I hope this photo provides a great understanding for those seeking to have custom carpentry-built cabinets for added storage space.

To re-finish a wood garage door like this takes time and effort. It takes a lot of sanding. The picture speaks for itself, you can see the true characteristics of the wood grain and door. This photo is a work of Art. The wood grain absorbs the wood stain best by method of using a brush with this particular stain. It is best to check with where you purchase the exterior stain finish application methods and procedures.

Oak trim and Oak Andersen 400 Series Windows. When staining wood trim by hand, the same species of wood is what enables the possibility to achieve a look such as this photograph. The techniques for staining come in a wide variety of methods as you research about it but generally I would suggest sampling a piece of wood prior. A sample is key and you want to ensure the methods, steps involved, time periods waiting in between applications, as these steps are essential for maintaining consistency.

Using natural knotty pine species wood can be converted to an elegant, finished wood porch sill using various finishing methods and exterior finishing products which will provide a natural wood finish with durability.

Custom Home Interior Stair/Railing Replacements Starts With A Homeowners Inspiration, Quick Follow-Through Decision Making, Research, and Mutual Understanding that Custom Takes “Time” and Planning.

Cutting trim on a 45 degree angle is nice…but cutting trim on special angles meeting in and around a small set of stairs with tight seams and joints is even better! Softer and Warming to the eyes for specialty trim work after finish caulking and paint works!

Custom Closets Begin With A Homeowners Vision for Placement of all His/Her Belongings, A Photo and Some Quick Measurements! Yes, Most of The Custom Closets We Do During A Home Renovation are Restricted by the layout of the room understandingly that a Homeowner does not want to exceed their budget by moving walls and such. But LOK DESIGNS LLC will produce an idea based on a homeowners inspiration and mutually we will create the idea for an agreed upon cost using only WOODEN Materials suggested by LOK DESIGNS LLC! Unfortunately Yes it may cost more! LOK DESIGNS LLC will not build closet shelving using particle board! Particle board is usually the reason we are rebuilding closets for Homeowners!

A glass corner shelf might just be that final touch for you new bathroom renovation! Glass corner shelves work great as an added feature to any bathroom and can easily be installed after tile work is completed with the proper tools and equipment.

Custom modern molding works as a focal point in any room; especially a room that has been custom designed with built-in panels. Painting an entire room a deep base custom color brings a whole different concept and feel for the room that sets a room apart from any other room in a home.

Removing vinyl siding on an existing garage and adding custom stacked stone is an amazing feature that adds much beauty and elegance to a 1-story garage. At LOK DESIGNS LLC we put the final touch on a project like this by designing custom wooden shutters with a custom elegant insert cut-out selected by the Homeowner!

Custom Front Porch with Trex System Tongue and Groove Interlocking Decking Boards. Trex Transcend Railing Systems are easy to maintain and durable through the exterior elements.

Attic Finishing can help a homeowner gain that extra bedroom there house always needed. Or it can create a pleasant added room to sit and read a book or organize and store personal belongings.

Ever notice next to your bathroom tub there seems to be a wall exceeding 12”+ from the outer wall? Unless there is a particular reason for this, structural, mechanical reason then the next time you renovate it might be a nice concept to consider re-framing the opening and building a custom cabinet that can be installed to utilize and gain more storage space in your bathroom.

Simply some moldings cannot be purchased at a vendor without the required special order which could take months to arrive. At LOK DESIGNS LLC we have the tools to create those small decorative ornate pieces of molding that put the finishing touch on a custom built cabinetry piece around a wonderful fireplace!