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Front view of the new home, still under construction. Sits on a corner lot.

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Sun, 05 Feb 2006 14:31:19 -0800

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Front view of the new home, still under construction. Sits on a corner lot.

2.35:1 mode

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 18:05:33 -0700

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2.35:1 mode

Custom cushions and pillows completed

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:24:18 -0700

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Custom cushions and pillows completed

Screen mounted and stage temporarily put together

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 16:50:21 -0700

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Screen mounted and stage temporarily put together

These LED's in the riser are made by NorthStar. They are on their own Low voltage dimmer. In this delayed time exposure they are up at full capacity.

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 15:53:21 -0800

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These LED's in the riser are made by NorthStar. They are on their own Low voltage dimmer. In this delayed time exposure they are up at full capacity.

Basement powder room with rough-in valve installed and drywall hung.

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 11:35:46 -0800

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Basement powder room with rough-in valve installed and drywall hung.

Ending point for all the cable runs into the AV cabinet.

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 12:57:40 -0800

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Ending point for all the cable runs into the AV cabinet.

Rather unique crown molding. The bottom piece is seperated from the top by about 2 - 3 inches but when painted looks to be all one piece. Neat illusion.

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Sun, 26 Mar 2006 21:29:53 -0800

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Rather unique crown molding. The bottom piece is seperated from the top by about 2 - 3 inches but when painted looks to be all one piece. Neat illusion.

View from back right corner of the yard. 3 car garage is seen on the left

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Sun, 26 Mar 2006 21:29:49 -0800

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View from back right corner of the yard. 3 car garage is seen on the left

Brian's photo

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Sun, 12 Mar 2006 07:01:41 -0800

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This is a shot of our home in Pittsburgh on the day that we moved in. Those aweful bushes in the front are now gone and new landscaping has been put in. The front porch columns were also r ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Sun, 12 Mar 2006 07:01:41 -0800

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This is a shot of our home in Pittsburgh on the day that we moved in. Those aweful bushes in the front are now gone and new landscaping has been put in. The front porch columns were also r ...

Initial groundbreaking for the new garden

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Tue, 21 Feb 2006 14:04:35 -0800

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Initial groundbreaking for the new garden

Additional view of Kitchen

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Tue, 21 Feb 2006 14:04:35 -0800

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Additional view of Kitchen

Posts are in and leveled. Seems that our driveway has become a staging area for multiple construction projects.

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Tue, 21 Feb 2006 14:04:33 -0800

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Posts are in and leveled. Seems that our driveway has become a staging area for multiple construction projects.

Looks about level eh?

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Tue, 21 Feb 2006 14:04:31 -0800

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Looks about level eh?

View of the finished deck from the yard

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Tue, 21 Feb 2006 14:04:30 -0800

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View of the finished deck from the yard

Sanding post tops flat

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Tue, 21 Feb 2006 14:04:28 -0800

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Sanding post tops flat

The frame of the upper portion of the deck is done

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Tue, 21 Feb 2006 14:04:27 -0800

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The frame of the upper portion of the deck is done

Growing in the garden

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Tue, 21 Feb 2006 14:04:25 -0800

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Growing in the garden

Rear view of the completed powder room showing the Leighton toilet by Kohler. All that is needed are some decorations.

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Tue, 16 Aug 2005 18:40:42 -0700

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Rear view of the completed powder room showing the Leighton toilet by Kohler. All that is needed are some decorations.

The downstairs powder room at the end of the rennovation. A new vanity, towel ring, mirror, vanity light and toilet were put in. The flooring was also expanded as well as the ceiling compl ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Tue, 16 Aug 2005 18:40:41 -0700

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The downstairs powder room at the end of the rennovation. A new vanity, towel ring, mirror, vanity light and toilet were put in. The flooring was also expanded as well as the ceiling compl ...

Rear view of downstairs powder room with the toilet removed.

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Tue, 16 Aug 2005 18:40:39 -0700

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Rear view of downstairs powder room with the toilet removed.

The powder room with the vanity removed and the wiring moved to the back wall.

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Tue, 16 Aug 2005 18:40:38 -0700

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The powder room with the vanity removed and the wiring moved to the back wall.

The downstairs powder room prior to rennovation, back view.

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Tue, 16 Aug 2005 18:40:36 -0700

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The downstairs powder room prior to rennovation, back view.

The downstairs powder room just prior to the August, 2005 rennovation.

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Tue, 16 Aug 2005 18:40:35 -0700

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The downstairs powder room just prior to the August, 2005 rennovation.

Same staircase as seen from below at night. A lot brighter than it was before.

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Wed, 27 Apr 2005 10:29:18 -0700

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Same staircase as seen from below at night. A lot brighter than it was before.

Same staircase with 3 new recessed lights installed (plus the pre-existing overhead light).

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Wed, 27 Apr 2005 10:29:17 -0700

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Same staircase with 3 new recessed lights installed (plus the pre-existing overhead light).

The staircase (from above) during installation of the recessed lights. Notice how dark the hallway is.

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Wed, 27 Apr 2005 10:29:15 -0700

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The staircase (from above) during installation of the recessed lights. Notice how dark the hallway is.

The staircase (from below) during installation of the recessed lights. This is how dim the stairs looked at night.

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Wed, 27 Apr 2005 10:29:12 -0700

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The staircase (from below) during installation of the recessed lights. This is how dim the stairs looked at night.

Stairs completed! Now we can enjoy our lower yard without having to walk through our neighbor's yard first. Looks pretty cool lit up at night too.

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Wed, 27 Apr 2005 10:29:09 -0700

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Stairs completed! Now we can enjoy our lower yard without having to walk through our neighbor's yard first. Looks pretty cool lit up at night too.

Stairs being constructed over the steep slope in the backyard.

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Wed, 27 Apr 2005 10:29:07 -0700

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Stairs being constructed over the steep slope in the backyard.

This is the spare bedroom during the very beginning of a renovation to form a baby's room

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Sun, 19 Dec 2004 15:01:55 -0800

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This is the spare bedroom during the very beginning of a renovation to form a baby's room

This is the spare room near the halfway point of the renovation. This room will eventually become the nursery.

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Sun, 19 Dec 2004 15:01:54 -0800

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This is the spare room near the halfway point of the renovation. This room will eventually become the nursery.

Decks finished, time to grill something up and have a cold beer!

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Wed, 01 Dec 2004 16:46:11 -0800

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Decks finished, time to grill something up and have a cold beer!

Side shot of the new deck, notice the gate on the landing for easy access from the side yard.

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Wed, 01 Dec 2004 16:46:10 -0800

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Side shot of the new deck, notice the gate on the landing for easy access from the side yard.

The deck is finally done!

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Wed, 01 Dec 2004 16:46:08 -0800

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The deck is finally done!

Putting the encased railing system in. Time consuming but looks nice.

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Wed, 01 Dec 2004 16:46:06 -0800

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Putting the encased railing system in. Time consuming but looks nice.

Stairs are in, now for the railing.

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Wed, 01 Dec 2004 16:46:05 -0800

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Stairs are in, now for the railing.

Constructing the landing for the stairs.

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Wed, 01 Dec 2004 16:46:04 -0800

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Constructing the landing for the stairs.

The new deck taking shape.

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Wed, 01 Dec 2004 16:46:03 -0800

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The new deck taking shape.

The new deck rises. Our neighbors called this our "Wooden Stonehedge". Want some fun? Then try carrying a 300+ pound beam up a muddy hillside. Good times.

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Wed, 01 Dec 2004 16:46:01 -0800

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The new deck rises. Our neighbors called this our "Wooden Stonehedge". Want some fun? Then try carrying a 300+ pound beam up a muddy hillside. Good times.

The birth of the new deck begins. The ledger board is attached and we are getting ready to pour the new cement footers for the deck posts.

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Wed, 01 Dec 2004 16:46:00 -0800

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The birth of the new deck begins. The ledger board is attached and we are getting ready to pour the new cement footers for the deck posts.

After an afternoon of some fun with a Saw-Zaw the original deck is no more.

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Wed, 01 Dec 2004 16:45:59 -0800

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After an afternoon of some fun with a Saw-Zaw the original deck is no more.

Side shot of the original deck.

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Wed, 01 Dec 2004 16:45:58 -0800

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Side shot of the original deck.

Original Ryan Home (6' x 16') deck on rear of the house (late April 2004).

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Wed, 01 Dec 2004 16:45:58 -0800

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Original Ryan Home (6' x 16') deck on rear of the house (late April 2004).

Shot of the back of the Guest bathroom in it's current form. You can see the new toilet and door hardware/bathroom fixtures.

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Wed, 01 Dec 2004 16:08:57 -0800

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Shot of the back of the Guest bathroom in it's current form. You can see the new toilet and door hardware/bathroom fixtures.

Additional shot of the new guest bathroom.

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Wed, 01 Dec 2004 16:08:55 -0800

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Additional shot of the new guest bathroom.

Current form of guest bathroom. Notice new ceramic floor, pedistal sink/faucet, mirror, lighting, wanes coating, etc.

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Wed, 01 Dec 2004 16:08:55 -0800

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Current form of guest bathroom. Notice new ceramic floor, pedistal sink/faucet, mirror, lighting, wanes coating, etc.

Guest bathroom during demolition. Notice mirror, vanity, medicine cabinet and bulkhead are gone. The wiring and plumbing were also moved. A horizontal support beam for the new pedestal si ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Wed, 01 Dec 2004 16:08:53 -0800

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Guest bathroom during demolition. Notice mirror, vanity, medicine cabinet and bulkhead are gone. The wiring and plumbing were also moved. A horizontal support beam for the new pedestal si ...

A year or so after the first renovation of the guest bathroom I got bored so I found a hammer and starting breaking things :-)

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Wed, 01 Dec 2004 16:08:51 -0800

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A year or so after the first renovation of the guest bathroom I got bored so I found a hammer and starting breaking things :-)

Same guest bathroom after the 1st renovation.

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Wed, 01 Dec 2004 16:08:49 -0800

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Same guest bathroom after the 1st renovation.

The guest bathroom after some paint and new fixtures, minus the shag toilet seat cover.

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Wed, 01 Dec 2004 16:08:48 -0800

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The guest bathroom after some paint and new fixtures, minus the shag toilet seat cover.

The guest bathroom in all it's original green glory during move in day.

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Wed, 01 Dec 2004 16:08:48 -0800

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The guest bathroom in all it's original green glory during move in day.

Same garden a few weeks later. We got a LOT of good produce from the garden that year (2004)!

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Wed, 01 Dec 2004 15:23:19 -0800

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Same garden a few weeks later. We got a LOT of good produce from the garden that year (2004)!

The garden is now in place. Photo taken during late spring 2004.

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Wed, 01 Dec 2004 15:23:18 -0800

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The garden is now in place. Photo taken during late spring 2004.

The backyard hillside. Here you can see the ground breaking for what will become the terraced garden.

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Wed, 01 Dec 2004 15:23:18 -0800

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The backyard hillside. Here you can see the ground breaking for what will become the terraced garden.

Shot of the hill in our backyard during early spring 2004. This used to be all 8' tall weeds. Just put the horse shoe pits in!

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Wed, 01 Dec 2004 15:23:17 -0800

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Shot of the hill in our backyard during early spring 2004. This used to be all 8' tall weeds. Just put the horse shoe pits in!

Same kid's room now turned into a office (lots of things on the walls now though).

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Wed, 01 Dec 2004 15:09:37 -0800

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Same kid's room now turned into a office (lots of things on the walls now though).

The original color of the old owner's kid's room (what will become the office).

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Wed, 01 Dec 2004 15:09:37 -0800

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The original color of the old owner's kid's room (what will become the office).

Fire place in family room after being redone.

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Wed, 01 Dec 2004 15:09:37 -0800

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Fire place in family room after being redone.

The fireplace in the family room during move in day (the god aweful wallpaper is already gone).

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Wed, 01 Dec 2004 15:09:36 -0800

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The fireplace in the family room during move in day (the god aweful wallpaper is already gone).

Another shot of the living room after being redone.

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Wed, 01 Dec 2004 15:09:36 -0800

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Another shot of the living room after being redone.

Different angle of living room (looking into kitchen) before being redone.

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Wed, 01 Dec 2004 15:09:36 -0800

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Different angle of living room (looking into kitchen) before being redone.

Same living room after being redone.

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Wed, 01 Dec 2004 15:09:36 -0800

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Same living room after being redone.

Original look of the living room during our move in day.

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Wed, 01 Dec 2004 15:09:35 -0800

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Original look of the living room during our move in day.

Same kitchen after some flooring, paint and new lighting.

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Wed, 01 Dec 2004 15:09:35 -0800

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Same kitchen after some flooring, paint and new lighting.

My Father standing in the original kitchen during our move in day (June, 2003).

nobody@smugmug.com (Brian) — Wed, 01 Dec 2004 15:09:35 -0800

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My Father standing in the original kitchen during our move in day (June, 2003).