Photo courtesy of Peabody Landscape Group
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Find inspiration in these impressive projects by central Ohio remodelers
If you have the itch to remodel – and we all do, from time to time – a fun way to figure out what you want is to examine other projects.
We took a look at some recent remodeling jobs in central Ohio that we hope will inspire as well as impress.
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Photos courtesy of Peabody Landscape Group
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This Sunbury outdoor living space and structure was put together by Peabody Landscape Group of west Columbus.
The porch and gazebo, with columns and stone designed to blend in with the architecture of the house, are constructed to allow unfettered enjoyment of the backyard landscaping in any weather. For privacy purposes, they’re close to or below grade, and flora include spruce, lilac hedges, boxwoods and flowing maiden grasses. Birch trees, salvia, daylilies, sedum, rockcress, lavender and more fill out the plant life.
Lights illuminate paths, intersecting areas and annual color areas, and are controlled separately via a Leviton controller.
Among the gazebo highlights are a round bar and seat walls, a built-in grill area, a mounting for an outdoor TV, a fire pit and a cooling system.
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Photos courtesy of Meyers Landscape Services & Nursery
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Meyers Landscape Services & Nursery, of Lewis Center, is responsible for this outdoor makeover in German Village.
The home, like many in the neighborhood, is historic, having been built in the late 19th century. The outdoor patio space and garden were designed with history in mind, ensuring the look is congruent with that of the rest of the home by incorporating the original brick into the modern bluestone.
Another key was to make the most of the existing space, as the yard was not particularly large. The unique design was put together with the goal of facilitating gatherings without partygoers’ entrances and exits disrupting the flow of traffic.
The foliage consists mainly of low-maintenance plantings, allowing for impressive landscaping and privacy with a minimum of fuss.
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Photos courtesy of Dave Fox Design Build Remodelers
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An addition to an Upper Arlington home turned a tiny bathroom into a much larger and more impressive one in this project by Dave Fox Design Build Remodelers of northwest Columbus.
One of the most eye-catching aspects of the new bathroom is the walk-in shower, with multiple functions and a seat, which replaces an exceedingly small predecessor in which there was barely room to turn around. The pink tile has been replaced with herringbone tile on the floor and Marvel tile going midway up the walls.
The window is centered over the freestanding tub opposite the two sinks, which accompany storage cabinets and outlets next to the vanities. The sinks replace a small wall-hung sink with no storage.
The space that was once the entire bathroom now houses only the toilet. The addition replaced a deteriorating and seldom-used screened porch, with the first-floor space now a sunroom and the second-story master bath being entirely new.
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Photos courtesy of Kresge Contracting Inc.
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A small space prone to clutter became this impressive Shaker-style kitchen in northwest Columbus, remodeled by Kresge Contracting Inc. of north Columbus.
Previously, a wall with a door separated the kitchen from a hallway – a priority for removal, as hallways in the greater living area have fallen out of fashion. A wealth of cabinet space allows the family of four plenty of room to store items that before would have encountered great difficulty finding a home.
New stainless steel appliances and improved lighting make the room more welcoming. And where a long counter once wrapped around, making ingress and egress difficult, a marble-topped kitchen island with a double sink makes access decidedly easier.
Before, only the walled-off hallway had hardwood flooring, but now, both the expanded kitchen and attached dining room do.
Garth Bishop is managing editor. Feedback welcome at gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com.
Photo courtesy of Royal Building Products
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In-siding Information
While a lot of the most glamorous outdoor work focuses on landscaping and freestanding structures, it’s also important to ensure the exterior of the house is in good condition.
Siding and trim have to be part of that conversation, and among the most effective types of siding is the kind that interlocks to prevent air and moisture penetration.
Celect Cellular Exteriors by Royal Building Products specializes in this type of trim and siding, utilizing an interlocking joint system to almost entirely eliminate seams and a gravity-lock design that keeps pieces fitted tightly together. Its Kynar Aquatec coating is designed to resist such wear and tear as cracking and flaking, and to fight off mold, mildew, water and more.
Most designs – including the new 4” Clapboard, 8” Board & Batten and 7” Shake – are designed to resemble wood. Genuine wood, though it looks appealing, is less resistant to the elements.
Thinking ‘Outside’ the Box
Westerville-based Feazel Inc. offers tips on exterior design
-Roofing: The most important decision a homeowner will make when updating his or her roofing system is choosing a contractor. It is of the utmost importance that the contractor you choose is fully vetted. The four key things to check for are: 1) Whether they are licensed, insured and bonded with an A+ rating with the BBB; 2) Whether they have longevity in the industry with a consistent, positive reputation in your community; 3) Whether they are certified by the manufacturer to install the roofing system you choose; and 4) Whether they offer a warranty on their labor and craftsmanship. If a contractor you are considering answers “no” to any one of these, you should find someone else. –Ross Appeldorn, CEO
-Windows: When looking to update windows in your home, pay close attention to the following window qualities. They should have: 1) Insulated glass (dual pane) for better heating/cooling efficiency; 2) A constant force balance system for ease of use and longer lasting windows; 3) Interlocking meeting rails for added security and seal efficiency; and 4) Low-E coatings and argon gas filling to reduce ultraviolet light penetration and slow down heat transfer. –Steve Wilson, Residential Project Manager
-Chimneys: When it comes to chimneys, preventative maintenance is always better than waiting for a repair to become necessary. Routine inspections should be conducted every year or two. While inspecting, pay close attention to the flashing where the chimney meets the roof line. If you have a brick or stone chimney, reapply a waterproof coating at this time. Simple preventative maintenance will save you loads of time, hassle and money. –Nick Warmath, VP of Commercial Operations
-Gutters: There are many different styles and materials to choose from when it comes to gutters. However, the most important component to any gutter system is the anchor system. Feazel recommends using only screw-type hidden hangers that screw into your fascia board at an angle. Never use spikes. Screwing the anchor system in at an angle adds a significant amount of strength to your gutters, virtually eliminating the likelihood of your gutters coming loose during inclement weather and heavy snowfall. –Matt Sherry, Residential Sales Manager
-Siding: When updating your home’s siding, give vinyl a chance. It is affordable and comes in many different varieties and colors. In its early years, vinyl siding received a bad rap due to some shortcomings. However, over the last decade, the technology and installation procedures for vinyl siding has improved significantly. The key components to make sure your vinyl siding gives you the aesthetics and longevity you want are: 1) Use the appropriate thickness/rigidness – at least .044mm; 2) Ensure nails hit the studs and are positioned correctly in the nail slots for proper hanging strength; 3) Do not over-drive nails to allow for proper expansion and contraction during hot and cold spells. Over-driven nails will lead to a wavy or oil-canned look. Once this happens, those pieces of siding will need to be replaced. –Ross Appeldorn, CEO
