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8.04.2013

GreenBuild Kitchen Project Using Habitat For Humanity Building Materials

Every project has a must have, in the case of this Kitchen project the 6 must haves were accomplished and the total job costs were under $150.00 saving the Home Owner $350.00 of her budget!  Sound impossible? Here is how I accomplished this task by adding an Eat-In Kitchen Counter Top along one wall :)
        1. A more user friendly kitchen Layout
        2. Additional Counter Space
        3. Seating and Eating area for the Grand-kids
        4. Final Project must blend with existing kitchen decor
        5. Open Floor Plan-More Space
        6. Budget of $500.00  

I learned long ago in my college drafting classes that a good plan not only speeds up the construction process it helps the Home Owner visualize the end result. My initial inspection of the existing kitchen revealed: 
  1. The existing counter was congested with cooking appliances and left little room for food prep.  
  2. A small 4 person table that the Grand Kids utilized for eating and homework robbed the kitchen of valuable floor space.
I came up with the plan in the 2nd photo and presented it to the homeowner a few weeks prior to the project.

  • I explained that by replacing the existing 4 person kitchen table with an Eat In Counter would open up 20 square feet of kitchen floor area and created 10 square feet of additional counter space, bringing the total counter space to 30 square feet and creating a more open floor plan in the Kitchen.

CAD 3D Wall Bracing Detail by Green Builder Scotts Contracting, StLouis Renewable Energy
CAD 3D Counter Top Wall Bracing Detail
by Green Builder Scotts Contracting, StLouis Renewable Energy
  • By utilizing wall braces instead of support posts for the eat in counter creates more floor space.  The eye is tricked  by the openness since it can see the floor along the Kitchen Wall.

CAD 3D Kitchen Counter Top Layout Plan-Scotts Contracting-StLouis MO
CAD 3D Eat-In Kitchen Counter Top
Layout Plan- by Scotts Contracting

Once the Home Owner and I have a plan to go from we then started the quest of looking for materials.  After a couple of trips through Home Depot shopping for building materials we decided to make the trip to Habitat for Humanity ReStore -see Map

For those who have never been on a Treasure Hunt for Building Materials in a Habitat for Humanity Restore.  I'd like to show you just a few of the Jewels we found and incorporated in this Kitchen Project for under $16.00- 
  • Keeping with the Decor of the existing kitchen we found a perfect Counter top with Wood Trim that matched the existing counter top and butcher block.
  • 3 Stair Way Spindles that were incorporated into wall bracing used to support the new counter.
















The addition of the small counter top
created 6 Benefits for the Home Owner
using $16.00 worth of Materials
and a couple of hours time!

All the Materials minus the Glue was from Salvaged Building Materials purchased for $16.00 at Habitat For Humanity Restore StLouis!  I very happily report that all the must haves were met for under $150.00 saving the Home Owner $350.00 of her budget! 

Projects Greatest Achievement / Personal Notes:

  1. I realize that being the smallest kid in the house is very challenging while eating.  Booster seats are generally needed so they can easily reach their food or studies.  When I seen the mismatched stools for the counter I realized that the tallest stool was a perfect size for the smallest grandchild!  No modifications were needed.  In time the child will grown and we can cut the legs off the stool for a more uniform appearance.  But until then we made the little girls ego happy since she now has the biggest chair!  See the Facebook Pictures of the Grand Kids utilizing their new kitchen counter-Being the smallest girl is tuff, when I told her the biggest stool was hers; it made her day!
  2. Sharon, Home Owner stated that it not only made her kitchen user friendly and open.  When she is having feasts for family gatherings she could utilize the new counter for food staging and eliminate the extra tables brought in that cluttered up the kitchen.  She also stated that all her friends are commenting on the new look of her kitchen on the above facebook page!
  3. Saving the Client $350.00


If you have a challenging building project in the StLouis area and need Design Build Assistance feel free contact me via the contact form on the right, via main web page, Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus.


Here are few Twitter Comments about the project:


- Thank You for the Materials.Everything matched perfectly to the existing decor in the Kitchen- :)

- Thank You, made my job easier! Home Owners quote: "New Favorite Store- on " -6th project w/ ur materials!


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1.09.2013

Benton Rehab Flooring-Custom Floor Patch


Although it is not impossible to find Lumber to match a floor built in the late 1800s.  The Owner of the Property decided to Jazz it up and incorporate a design into the floor.

Part 14-Custom Flooring Patch Hardwood Floor Repair-Benton Rehab

  • Original Flooring Material-Douglas Fir
  • Wood Flooring Patch in a varied pattern made from:Up-Cycled flooring materials and Lumber from past jobs consisting of: Red Oak, Redwood, Walnut, and White Oak.



Custom Flooring Patch-http://stlouisrenewableenergy.blogspot.com/2013/01/benton-rehab-flooring-custom-floor-patch.html
Benton Rehab-Flooring Patch 

The flooring will be finished with a clear poly urethane coating that will blend the color of the floor with the design on the Apartment.  Douglas fir has a redish tint that we matched to the Interior Tuck-pointing giving the Investment Property an: 

OLD WESTERN - OLD SOUTH ST LOUIS ARCHITECTURE- DECOR AND FEEL INTO A MODERN DAY APARTMENTBENTON GUT REHAB

Part 8: 1st Floor Weatherization




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12.12.2012

Kitchen Framing Tip #36-Benton Rehab Project

 Here is a good tip I learned from the Owner of this Property.  Before Installing the Drywall over the framing members in a Kitchen Wall.

The following photo is a double stack wall to allow the space needed for the efficient bathroom fixtures and also the upstairs apartments kitchen, and bath areas.

With so much at stake to repair a water leak; the small amount of time needed to snap a photo and make a Job Site Sketch is minimal when compared to the alternative: a water leak repair in new construction!
Kitchen Framing Tip #36 Benton Rehab Project-Take a Picture and Make a Drawing of the Wall that the Future Kitchen Cabinets will attach to.  This will eliminate any guess work and possible water leaks from misplaced screws while attaching the Kitchen Cabinets!
Take a Picture and Make a Drawing of the Wall that the Future Kitchen Cabinets will attach to.  This will eliminate any guess work and possible water leaks from misplaced screws while attaching the Kitchen Cabinets!
-Brought to you by Scotty-Scotts Contracting-
 This Construction Tip was brought to you by Scotty-Scotts Contracting, St Louis  Renewable Energy




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5.02.2012

CADD Kitchen Design 2 Island Cook Top and Exhaust Hood

Scotts Contracting Latest Kitchen Design CAD Drawings

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4.15.2012

Kitchen Project Photos


Scotty Comments: 


I am very pleased with the Design-Build Concept utilized in the Kitchen Make-Over.  After the Prior Contractor Dropped the Ball on the project.  Scotts Contracting was hired to finish the project.  We added: Accent Lighting, Insulation, Air Sealing, New Plumbing Vent Stack and Drain Line, Coffered Ceiling, Energy Efficient Lighting Choices, among numerous other Design and Installation’ Options  


See additional Project Photos for the Kitchen Remodel Project Located in the St Louis South Hampton Region.



4.09.2012

Kitchen Remodel Project Photos

Scotts Contracting Design-Build 

Kitchen Remodel Project Photos


Picking out the Counter Top and Back Splash
Picking out the Counter Top and Back Splash

Beautiful Granite Stone in photo is from Graniterra, Holly was nice enough to let us browse the Great Selection of Beautiful Stone in the Warehouse on Kingshighway Blvd, St Louis, MO 

CAD Design #2- for Determining the Coffered Ceiling Layout for the Accent Lighting
CAD Design #2- for Determining the Coffered 
Ceiling Layout for the Accent Lighting 

First Design
First Design


CAD Design- for Determining the Coffered Ceiling Layout for the Accent Lighting
CAD Design- for Determining the Coffered 
Ceiling Layout for the Accent Lighting 
Example of Accent Graffiti
Example of Accent Graffiti



Before Installing the Cabinets I checked the Drain Pipe and  found that it was clogged.  We then replaced the entire Drain pipe and Vent Stack for the plumbing in the Kitchen.
Before Installing the Cabinets I checked the Drain Pipe and
found that it was clogged.  We then replaced the entire Drain pipe and
Vent Stack for the plumbing in the Kitchen.



https://picasaweb.google.com/112720002992298421869/DowGreatStuffAirSealing?authuser=0&feat=directlink
https://picasaweb.google.com/112720002992298421869/DowGreatStuffAirSealing?authuser=0&feat=directlink
New Vent Stack for Kitchen Remodel
New Vent Stack for Kitchen Remodel
Plumbing Line that was inoperable
Plumbing Line that was inoperable



Installing the Accent Lighting in the Coffered Ceiling
Installing the Accent Lighting
 in the Coffered Ceiling 

Building the Coffered Ceiling
   
Testing the Accent Lighting
Testing the Accent Lighting
 Painting New Drywall Primer Coat
                                                Painting New Drywall Primer Coat




Leutron Dimmable Accent Lighting Switch

We found these Great Under Cabinet Lights at Restore St Louis (AKA Habitat For Humanity)- Purchase Price was $4.00.  Great Buy on Accent Lights!
IKEA Under Cabinet Accent Lighting 
We found these Great Under Cabinet Lights at Restore St Louis (AKA Habitat For Humanity)- Purchase Price was $4.00.  Great Buy on Accent Lights!









View the Job Site Photo Album on Google Plus

Additional Photos will be posting soon.  Scotty

























































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