Articles written by Brian J. Pilling

At every phase of a construction project there are a few critical items which should be checked and often re-checked.

Mar 14, 2009 - Brian J. Pilling

The fundamental question you must answer before you start your project is whether or not you are going to design within the existing architectural style of the house.

Mar 14, 2009 - Brian J. Pilling

Today there are several manufactured exterior siding materials which offer the promise of low or no maintenance.

Mar 6, 2009 - Brian J. Pilling

When you start drawing, it should in a sense be from memory, not trying to recreate exactly something you have seen you like.

Jan 5, 2009 - Brian J. Pilling

Think about modification as an exercise of building bridges between all that you know, between what is fixed in place, and all that is in flux.

Jan 5, 2009 - Brian J. Pilling

There are still craftsmen out there who take pride in their work and who can bring the benefit of their many years of experience to your project.

Jan 5, 2009 - Brian J. Pilling

As you and your significant other talk over the next days you will continually be creating a description of your home design.

Jan 2, 2009 - Brian J. Pilling

Are you considering taking on a whole house renovation project? This article will outline an approach that has proven over the years to be wildly successful.

Dec 5, 2008 - Brian J. Pilling