In the spring of 2004 Tony and Nancy Hopp commissioned me to do a home remodel and addition to their vacation home in Carmel by the Sea, California. Prior to this I had been their contractor for a total make over and addition to this same residence in 1996.
In the first video of this multi part series Remodeling Contractor Peter Q Brown will examine the planning process and issues involved in a garage conversion to an art studio in Bozeman, Montana. The initial investigation into the condition of the building indicated that it might have been better to remove the whole building and…
In this four part video series we will look at the design and build process for a new front entry porch addition to an older south side Bozeman home. As a Bozeman remodeling contractor and designer, Peter Q Brown illustrates that the entry area portico to a home is of utmost importance from a visual…
In this 2 part remodel and renovation video series we will look at the design and construction of a roof addition over an existing dining room patio in Bozeman, Montana. Remodeling contractor Peter Brown will demonstrate how a simple shed roof transforms an average backyard into an inviting shaded outdoor retreat. Peter Brown brings 30…
In this video we will look at the use of a custom roof truss design to create an expansive vaulted ceiling within an open floor plan. This vaulted ceiling will allow ample space for a second story loft bedroom area that is open to the living area below. Roof trusses are pre-fabricated, triangle shaped wood…
How many times have you seen an older Bozeman home with a sinking and sagging concrete stoop as the main entry feature to the home? Not very appealing! As a renovation design professional, I firmly believe that the front of a house “makes a statement”. The entry can be a barrier or an invitation. In…
In 1996 Tony and Nancy Hopp made the decision to do a home remodel and addition in order to expand their tiny cottage in Carmel, CA. They were living in Michigan at the time, but were coming to Carmel more frequently. They needed more room.
It has been my experience that the difference between a great kitchen and bathroom renovation and an average one is in the details. Residential remodeling is a people business and the importance of quality subcontractors is crucial. In my opinion a General Contractor is only as good as his subcontractors.
This home in Pebble Beach, CA was originally a single story ranch style with a partial ocean view. The Tysoe family needed to a second story and a home office addition, as well as to update the existing bedrooms and living room. We also completely remodeled the Kitchen and laundry room. The new second story…
Thank you for the good work and creative ideas on our major remodel. You were easy to work with and even listened to and incorporated our crazy requests. The job was finished promptly and on budget – a real treat in these times. We appreciated your knowledge, efficiency, and reliability. We were especially grateful for…