Caring for your redwood deck

Craig | March 31, 2010

Redwood is naturally resistant to decay and insects, but it does need protection from the sun and water. Exposure to the sun causes your redwood deck to dry out and shrink. When water gets on it it expands causing splitting  and cracking. Unprotected wood also fades and becomes gray .  The climate in Utah is [...]

Maximize your closet storage space

Craig | March 28, 2010

closet shelves Originally uploaded by cfbrew2 We can all use more closet storage space. Many closets can have more shelving and better hanging options. With shelves designed to fit your needs you can gain more storage space than what most closets originally have. Closets can have two levels of clothes rods to hang more clothes. [...]

bookcase

Craig | March 28, 2010

bookcase Originally uploaded by cfbr Do you need more space? A built in bookshelf can give you extra room to organize your books and decorations. This bookshelf goes floor to ceiling and has an arched top with crown molding. The shelves are adjustable and  can fit any sized book. At Apex Carpentry we provide the [...]

Energy efficient exterior doors.

Craig | March 14, 2010

I recently met with a home owner that had a front door that was hollow inside. The door has been on the house for 50 years. I couldn’t help to think how much money had been lost over the years through heat loss. New exterior doors are much more energy efficient and stronger. In fact most [...]

Don’t settle for boring interior doors

Craig | March 14, 2010

Over the fast few years many new door styles have been created.  Most homes have interior doors that are the same style as all the houses around them.  You can make a dramatic difference to the feel of your home by updating your doors into a new style. doors come in two panel, four panel, [...]

A Positive Result of the Housing Slowdown

Craig | March 3, 2010

With the slowdown in housing sales the last few years an important trend is starting. Homeowners are finding it harder to sell their homes and buy new ones. This means they will stay in their homes longer. With people staying in their homes longer they are looking for ways to make their homes more inviting [...]

A new way to design your stair rail.

Craig | March 1, 2010

With all the many styles of metal balusters to choose from, it can be hard to pick the right stair design. There are hundreds of design and layout combinations. To make your stair rail look its best and complement your home it can be hard to make a decision and visualize how your stairs will [...]