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Remodelers’ Sharing Best Ideas Learn About Katelynn’s Closet

Monday, October 24th, 2011

Remodelers outside George Davis Builders Office in So. Yarmouth, MA

 

Jeff Titus attended a remodelers’ share best ideas event this weekend on Cape Cod at George Davis Builders, Inc. in South Yarmouth, MA. The group, represented by 5 remodeling companies throughout the United States, shared their current business plan and up-to-date financial statements. Through the collaboration of these experienced remodelers the group is able to identify strengths and weaknesses of each company as well as share strategies and knowledge contributing to business growth.   Below is a list of the members that attended the event:

 

Remodelers at Best Ideas Event in So. Yarmouth, MA
 Back Row Left to Right: Jeff Titus, Dale Contant, George Davis, Kevin O’Brien ~ Front Row Left to Right: Mike Spreckelmeier, Amy O’Brien

 

 

George Davis Showroom:

George Davis Builders Showroom - Kitchen Display - So. Yarmouth, MA

George Davis Builders Showroom in South Yarmouth, MA

George Davis Builders Showroom in South Yarmouth, MA

George Davis Builders Showroom in South Yarmouth, MA

George Davis Builders Showroom in South Yarmouth, MA

 

As I spoke to Jeff about his weekend he seemed most interested in telling me about Katelynn’s Closet operated out of George Davis Builders, Inc.’s basement. I was truly impressed with the organization and wanted to pass on the word:
 
KATELYNN’S CLOSET

Providing clothing to children in need on Cape Cod

 

 Stair to Katelynn's Closet in So. Yarmouth, MA
Stairway to Katelynn’s Closet

 

“We are a 501c3 non-profit and donations are tax deductible.

Please note that we can only accept gently used and new CLOTHING and shoes/boots for children sizes/ages 4-18 at this time. We respectfully ask that all clothing donations be delivered clean and in wearable condition. We ask that clothing be tear and stain free and that zippers work.  Your generous donations are going to children in need on Cape Cod. 

Katelynn’s Closet is located in the basement of George Davis Inc. 33 N. Main Street in South Yarmouth. The office is open M-F 8.30am-4.00pm and you can drop items off during this time.

Katelynn’s Closet is "staffed" M, Tues & Thurs from 9.30-12.00 and other times by chance or appointment. You can email us katelynnscloset@yahoo.com, or call 508-394-0832 (ext. 102) or 508-771-3699 (Ann Bearse) if you’d like to make an appointment.”

For more information, please read: Group helps clothes needy Cape children http://bit.ly/n4wF6p.

 

 

Katelynn's Closet - clothing for children - charity
Clothing stacked by size

 

"High school students present a challenge with their finicky tastes and styles, and sizes are hard to figure out. For this age group, Katelynn’s Closet provides gift cards, and someone from the partner agency takes the teen shopping."

Read more: Making smiley faces: Katelynn’s Closet delivers bundles of joy – - The Register http://www.wickedlocal.com/yarmouth/archive/x1272810453/Making-smiley-faces-Katelynn-s-Closet-delivers-bundles-of-joy#ixzz1bj047ATs 

 

Katelynn's Closet - Shoes for children South Yarmouth, MA
Shoes arranged by size

 

Thank you to Katelynn’s Closet and all other charitable organizations that help children during their time of need. Should you know about a local children’s charity, please let us know so we can pass on the word.

 

 

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Whole House Renovation of Waterfront Property in Norwalk, Connecticut

Tuesday, October 18th, 2011
Rear - waterfront view - elevations of Rowayton, CT Remodel
Architectural Rendering of rear (Waterfront View) of House

 

Rowayton, CT home before Renovation
Rear View of Home before Renovation

 

This waterfront renovation project started during the Spring of 2011 when Jeff Titus, owner of Titus Built, LLC, met with the homeowners to discuss the project. Jeff believes that it is imperative a potential client meets with him to establish a good contractor/client relationship. From the start of the project, our clients have been very excited about the home renovation. To help us visualize their ideas, they tabbed pages in magazines of “wish list” items for us to see:

 

 

Wish List item - ceiling

 

Wish list item - Stem Shower - no bath in master bedroom

 

Wish list item - color of siding

 

Wish list item - Bomanite Driveway

 

After Jeff Titus listened to our clients’ requests, and gave them a preliminary estimate of what the project would cost, they signed off on a Design Concept Agreement. Below are the final Architectural Renderings of this remodel project:

 

Architectural Renderings of Rowayton, CT Renovation

 

Front View Rendering of Home
Architectural Rendering of front of House

 

During the Design-Build process we completed the estimate of cost, contract schedule and plans. Below are the final revision floor plans:

1st floor final floor plan
1st Floor Final Revision Floor Plan
2nd floor final floor plan
2nd Floor Final Revision Floor Plans

 

3rd floor final floor plan
3rd Floor Final Revision Floor Plan

 

Construction Contracts were signed on September 30th and last week we started the demolition of a house on waterfront property in Norwalk, CT. The interior of the home has been completely gutted and this week the roof and ceilings will be demolished to the first floor ceiling. The sunroom will be taken away.

 

Commencement of Demolition
Commencement of Demolition

1st floor demolition

1st floor demolition - kitchen

1st floor demolition - views of sound
Demoliton of 1st Floor

Demolition of stairs

2nd floor demolition

2nd floor demolition view
Demolition of 2nd Floor

3rd floor to be gutted

3rd floor demolition - gutted
Demolition of 3rd Floor

 

When remodeling a home there are so many decisions that need to be made. A few of our clients’ choices/decisions are listed below:
  1. Window Manufacturer: LePage, Marvin or Jeld-Wen – Still up in the air, but leaning towards LePage: http://bit.ly/oFbVkb.
  2. Foam insulation vs fiberglass – Our clients chose foam insulation.
  3. Decorative concrete floors in all bathrooms; options such as finish, color, texture, etc. are still being decided.
  4. Radiant heat “warm tiles” underneath concrete floors.
  5. Our clients purchased antique arched doors and antique parquet floors, imported from France, for the master bedroom.
  6. 7th C (?) Chinese double sided stone – backsplash for dining room bar which will also show through to the powder room.
  7. “Smart House”- Our clients chose remote control: HVAC, lighting, security, webcam and audio visual.


Antique French Glass Pane Doors
French Doors with Mirror Panes Imported from France

 

Antique French Panel Doors

French Panel Doors Imported from France

 

Antique French Parquet Floors

Parquet Floors Imported from France

 

7th C Chinese double sided stone

7th C(?) Chinese Etched Stone

 

While you stay tuned for updates on this waterfront whole home renovation check out How Smart Homes Work http://bit.ly/oCmO64.

Check out our clients’ before demolition party:  Remodeling your home? Why not have a Food Fight Party?

Follow updates on the Waterfront Renovation here: Waterfront Property Renovation Update

 

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Before and After of a Home Renovation in New Canaan, Connecticut

Tuesday, October 11th, 2011

 Close up of Kitchen Turrett Addition in New Canaan, CT

It’s always a pleasure for us when a client requests us to update the exterior of their home. The renovation gives us the opportunity to bring the existing home up to date with 21st Century style, comfort and greater energy efficiency.

One of our clients in New Canaan, CT wanted us to give their home an exterior facelift as well as expand their kitchen and other smaller projects to meet their current family needs. The home renovation took us approximately eight months to complete, but both the clients and the Titus Built Team are very pleased with the outcome and would like to share some of these photos with you.

 New Canaan Exterior Renovation Front Before Remodel

 New Canaan Exterior Renovation Front Before Remodel

 

New Canaan, CT Exterior Renovation of Front After Remodel

New Canaan, CT Exterior Renovation of Front After Remodel

 

 

Exterior Renovation in New Canaan, CT
New Canaan, CT Home After Exterior Renovation – Rear of House
 Exterior Renovation Before Remodel in New Canaan, CT
 New Canaan, CT Home Before Exterior Renovation - Side View of House
 Before and After of Exterior Renovation - Back of House
 Before and After of Exterior Renovation - Rear of House

 Exterior Remodel in New Canaan, CT - Rear of house

Exterior Remodel in New Canaan, CT

Close up of Exterior Remodel in New Canaan, CT

Close up of curved roof

Close up of turrett

 

Exterior before renovation - bedroom
French Doors Before Wood-Shingled Overhang
Exterior Remodel after - bedroom view
French Doors After Wood-Shingled Overhang

 

Hope you’ve enjoyed previewing the photos as much as we have remodeling the home. To see previous blogs on this home renovation, please view:  Transformation of a New England Style Home with 21st Century Embellishments: http://bit.ly/lqooXE

Stay tuned for update of the interior renovation of this New Canaan, Connecticut Residence!

 

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