Builder
Carpentry & Cabinetmaking

A ship's ladder leading to a loft above; a chance to put trigonometry to good use.

Wrap-around shelves allow for large amount of storage and clear display

Queen platform bed with storage space beneath; wall shelves; cornices over bed and windows; stepstool (mostly hidden beneath bed)

Two built-in beds; adjustable wall shelving; 12 large solid wood finger-jointed drawers underneath; full-width curtain rods (curtains removed for picture) for privacy; sliding "confessional" doors for holding private conversations; two trundle beds to accommodate visiting friends and relatives

Kitchen island with butcher block top, storage drawer, shelving, towel rod, and room for five stools

Dual vanity; plexiglass tops allow for decoration beneath; drawer front made from a single board; tapered legs

Pocket doors ready for painting; solid oak enclosure

Oak treads, risers, and trim with a natural finish; oak newels, balusters, and guardrail left with no finish for this picture

Corner windowseat and storage

Multi-level deck with pergola and built-in seating

Deck with built-in seating
Flooring

Entrance hall done with ceramic tiles

Easy-to-maintain oak flooring in a student office

Kitchen floor done with large ceramic tiles
Hardscapes

Paving stones laid to make a neat path from the driveway to the front door

Paving stones laid to make a convenient and safe grilling area

Firepit surrounded by a patio of pavers and a wall for built-in seating