February 2024 Newsletter

As February comes to a close, it's surprising to think it's still winter according to the calendar. It's amazing how a little sunshine can lift everyone's spirits and bring a sense of renewal to the air. We hope you are able to get outside this week and enjoy it! As always, we want to say thank you for your ongoing trust and support of Kaufman Construction and KC Handyman Service. We couldn't do it without you!

In today's newsletter, we:

Catch you up on what's been going on here at Kaufman Construction & KC Handyman Service.
Feature a contemporary main floor remodel.
Let you know what to look for when thinking about spring repairs for your home.
Display a KC Kudos review.
Give you the opportunity to email in and "Ask KC" a home remodel/repair question. You can check out the selected question from last month and our answer here too.

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THE LATEST

Last month we mentioned that some members of our team had attended two Schluter Workshops and were Schluter certified. This month, we’re showing you Schluter in action. If you don’t know, the Schluter Shower System describes itself as an integrated family of products that together form a fully bonded, watertight assembly for tiled showers. It eliminates the risk of failures due to water and vapor penetration and dramatically reduces total installation time. What sets this system apart from others is their various edgings & transitions (profiles). They come in a variety of colors/finishes so you can match the tile, grout, or shower finishes. These profiles also vary in size to accommodate different tile thicknesses. You can see in the photos the new Dilex-BWA Profile. It provides an inside corner finish that eliminates the need for caulking. This is key because caulking is always a maintenance issue. Over time, it will shrink, crack, discolor, and collect grime. You can also see in the photos how we used the Schluter System to create a curbless shower entry creating a seamless transition from bathroom floor to shower floor.

FEATURED PROJECT

CONTEMPORARY CLIVE HOME

The owners of this Clive home approached us looking for a more contemporary look and feel for their home. Having previously used our handyman and design build services, they were confident in our ability to bring their vision to life. Following the successful remodel of the front entryway, the homeowners decided to revamp the entire main floor. This extensive renovation covered the living room, office, powder room, three-season porch, deck, and kitchen upgrades. The results were stunning, with a powder room sporting vibrant blue tones and playful lighting, a spacious living room featuring a cement fireplace and walnut mantle, elegant office doors, a notable porch ceiling, and an exquisite Ipe deck. Their latest project focused on the master bathroom, which they started planning as the main floor remodel was concluding. The result is a sleek contemporary bathroom featuring a custom-built teak vanity and bench, along with a spacious shower boasting a unique wall drain and quartz bench.

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KC HANDYMAN SERVICE

COMPLIMENTARY EXTERIOR HOME INSPECTIONS

With spring just around the corner, it's time to think about getting your home ready for the new season.

With 25 years of experience, we've been helping homeowners like you every day by providing repairs and preventative maintenance to their homes. We find ourselves repairing the same types of issues on homes all across the metro. Because of this, we wanted to offer to do a quick walk around your home to look for any of these issues. If we notice any evident maintenance or repair issues, we can provide you with photos of the areas of concern and an estimate for any recommendations.

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KC KUDOS

ASK KC

Welcome to Ask KC, a new segment we're adding to our newsletter where you can get answers to all your maintenance, repair, and remodeling questions. With years of experience in the industry, we are here to assist you in overcoming any challenges you may have in your home or business.

To submit your questions simply fill out the form by clicking the button below. We are only selecting one or two questions each month to be answered in our next monthly newsletter. Don't miss out on this chance to have your questions answered by a team of professionals.

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ASKED & ANSWERED

I have a valley in my roof that drains water and ice onto my front stoop. I have improved gutters on it but it continues to be an issue. Is there construction that could be done to change my roof line so that there is an overhang on the stoop that drains moisture away from my front entrance? Is this something that you could take a look at and offer suggestions?

Lisa S

Hi Lisa, there is almost always an option to change a roof line to protect doorways, sidewalks, etc., and/or divert water to a better place. The options are always based on the science of geometry, so sometimes they can be rather simple, but other times they aren’t aesthetically appealing or may require quite extensive construction that may even require building over the top of large portions of existing roof. We definitely like to get our creative juices flowing and try to come up with functional, cost effective, and architecturally pleasing options. There can also be options for awnings – some of them pre-built, bolt-on type.