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Browse 45 examples of customer work and clearly labeled projects at Dave’s own home, from repairs and installations to room updates and connected-home features. Choose the type of work you have in mind.
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Pictures, mirrors, shelves and TVs — the finishing touches
Fixquisite helped finish this home by hanging pictures, installing floating shelves and mirrors, and mounting TVs. These photos show the focused installation work that helps make a space feel settled and ready to use.
View pictures, mirrors, shelves and tvs — the finishing touches →
A better welcome home, down to the details
See how design guidance, custom-color cabinetry, a coordinating mudbench, marble tile and solid hickory woodwork transformed a Craftsman home’s everyday entrance.
Repairing water damage at the roofline
Water was collecting behind a projection at the roofline and running down the side of this home. The existing design and missing flashing had allowed rot to develop in the affected exterior.
Built-in storage and smart features in Dave’s home.
At his own home, Dave built shelving around the window and along the adjoining wall, added a pocket-door closet with custom shelving, and finished the room with polished concrete flooring.
View custom storage and smart features, built into the room. →
Dave’s own home: theater, sound and lighting.
A 77-inch OLED display anchors this room, paired with a Denon-powered 7.2.4 Dolby Atmos system and Klipsch Reference Premiere speakers.
View a home theater built around sound, comfort and light. →
Browse by the work you need
Some projects combine several kinds of work and appear in more than one category. Personal-home examples illustrate Dave’s experience; customer work is scoped separately, including required licensed trades.
Repairs & maintenance · 17 examples
Working through a homeowner’s repair list
Project location: Liberty Lake.
This homeowner had a list of practical repairs inside and outside the house. Dave worked through the individual issues, including sprinkler troubleshooting, worn door sweeps, a garage entry handrail and peeling exterior trim.
Home-sale preparation, inside and out.
Project location: Deer Park.
A home seller hired Fixquisite to work through a repair list that included exterior wall and porch finish work.
A floor repair beneath the existing carpet.
Project location: West Central, Spokane.
Raccoons had damaged a section of the sunroom floor, leaving a hole beneath the carpet.
Photos and project details
Sunroom floor repair
A floor repair beneath the existing carpet.
Raccoons had damaged a section of the sunroom floor, leaving a hole beneath the carpet.
Dave cleaned up the opening, replaced the damaged floor material and relaid the existing carpet over the repair.
See the damage and replacement floor material
A replacement for a broken floorboard.
Project location: Logan, Spokane.
A broken floorboard had left an opening in the customer’s wood floor.
Photos and project details
Floorboard replacement
A replacement for a broken floorboard.
A broken floorboard had left an opening in the customer’s wood floor.
Dave replaced the damaged floorboard with a new board.
See the broken floorboard before replacement
A restored laundry room, with room to work.
After a basement flood, the homeowners had remediation completed and a sump pump installed before bringing in Fixquisite. They asked Dave to restore the room and find ways to make everyday laundry easier.
A replacement handrail, finished to suit the staircase.
The customer’s maple handrail had been damaged beyond repair. Dave sourced a replacement, then stained and sealed it to coordinate with the home’s existing woodwork.
A replacement for a wind-damaged screen door.
Wind damage had left the customer’s old screen door difficult to open reliably.
A replacement garage door with stronger mounting support.
Dave identified weak mounting blocking for the spring assembly and opener rail as the cause of the original garage door’s failure and damage.
Repairing water damage at the roofline
Water was collecting behind a projection at the roofline and running down the side of this home. The existing design and missing flashing had allowed rot to develop in the affected exterior.
From damaged siding to a stone accent
Heat from a grill placed too close to this home had warped the vinyl siding. The homeowner initially asked Fixquisite to quote foam faux-stone panels. Dave compared that option with stone veneer and recommended the stone for its.
A leaking metal roof rebuilt from the sheathing up.
A leaking metal roof needed more than replacement panels. After removing the old roofing, Dave replaced sheathing that had been installed in the wrong direction for the supporting framing.
Putting a storm-damaged fence back in place
A windstorm brought down a section of this customer’s wood fence. Fixquisite replaced the failed posts, reattached the existing fence panels and replaced other broken boards.
Deck framing repaired, original boards reused.
An above-ground swimming pool had been filled on this deck, and the framing failed under the load.
Rebuilt porch stairs, repaired railing supports.
Severe corrosion had eaten away the steel supports inside the railing posts, and the improperly built stairs had failed.
Patching damaged concrete entry steps.
Project location: Emerson/Garfield, Spokane.
Dave patched damaged areas of these concrete entry steps, including the lower step and a broken section at the landing edge.
Photos and project details
Concrete step patching
Patching damaged concrete entry steps.
Dave patched damaged areas of these concrete entry steps, including the lower step and a broken section at the landing edge.
The project photos show the patching work from preparation and forms to the repaired surfaces.
See the damaged step and forms
Shower restoration, matching floors and new trim.
This manufactured-home refresh started with the existing shower. Dave removed old caulk, renewed it where needed, repaired the drywall edges where the walls met the surround, and installed a sliding shower door.
A fresh finish for weathered wood garage doors.
The homeowner wanted to restore the existing wood garage doors. Dave treated the gray oxidation, sanded the surfaces, then stained and sealed the wood.
Installation & mounting · 8 examples
Pictures, mirrors, shelves and TVs — the finishing touches
Project location: Riverside, Spokane.
Fixquisite helped finish this home by hanging pictures, installing floating shelves and mirrors, and mounting TVs. These photos show the focused installation work that helps make a space feel settled and ready to use.
Photos and project details
Hanging & mounting
Pictures, mirrors, shelves and TVs — the finishing touches
Fixquisite helped finish this home by hanging pictures, installing floating shelves and mirrors, and mounting TVs. These photos show the focused installation work that helps make a space feel settled and ready to use.
Planning something similar? Send photos of the walls and the items you want installed, along with dimensions or TV model numbers and your preferred timing. We’ll review placement, wall construction and mounting requirements before confirming the scope.
Hanging, mounting & home repairs · TV & home technology services
Pet access that keeps the patio door available.
Project location: Airway Heights.
The customer initially asked for a pet-door insert in the sliding glass door. Dave recommended a separate opening through the wall so the patio door could remain convenient to use.
Photos and project details
Through-wall pet door
Pet access that keeps the patio door available.
The customer initially asked for a pet-door insert in the sliding glass door. Dave recommended a separate opening through the wall so the patio door could remain convenient to use.
He selected a suitable wall location and installed the pet door, giving the pet its own way in and out without an insert to remove and reinstall for patio access.
Considering a pet door? Send photos of the room, the exterior wall and the patio door so we can discuss a practical location.
See the exterior installation
Sliding shower doors in different finishes.
The customer wanted shower-door hardware that coordinated with the bathroom’s other bronze finishes. The existing swinging door also carried water over the bathroom floor when opened.
Basketball hoop installation.
Dave installed this basketball hoop beside a paved driveway.
Photos and project details
Outdoor product installation
Basketball hoop installation.
Dave installed this basketball hoop beside a paved driveway.
Have a hoop ready to install? Send the product model, installation instructions and photos of the location so we can review the work.
Ring doorbell and phone setup
Dave helped the customer set up this Ring doorbell on their phone. For new projects, the model and power connection are checked first; regulated wiring is assigned to an appropriately licensed trade contractor.
Smart thermostat setup
Dave programmed this Ecobee thermostat and connected it to the home’s smart-home hub. For new projects, thermostat wiring and other regulated installation work are assigned to an appropriately licensed trade contractor.
A decorative ceiling finish with smart features.
The finished bathroom ceiling combines a decorative tile finish with a smart exhaust fan featuring color-changing light and music playback.
A compact laundry center with room to sort.
Dave built floating shelves beside an LG WashTower, creating room to sort laundry in place of the original side-by-side layout. For new projects, appliance connections and any licensed-trade work are scoped separately.
Doors & entry improvements · 9 examples
An entry, updated
These before-and-after photos show an entry changing from a single door with a narrow sidelight to a pair of glazed doors, framed by wider white trim. Seeing both views makes the change in proportions and finish details easy to compare.
Photos and project details
Doors & home improvements
An entry, updated
These before-and-after photos show an entry changing from a single door with a narrow sidelight to a pair of glazed doors, framed by wider white trim. Seeing both views makes the change in proportions and finish details easy to compare.
Planning a door update? Send photos of the inside and outside, approximate opening dimensions and what you want to improve. Frame condition, weather exposure and the fit of the new unit all belong in the scope.
A replacement for a wind-damaged screen door.
Project location: East Central, Spokane.
Wind damage had left the customer’s old screen door difficult to open reliably.
Photos and project details
Screen door replacement
A replacement for a wind-damaged screen door.
Wind damage had left the customer’s old screen door difficult to open reliably.
Dave installed a replacement door with the features the customer wanted, updating the screen door at the existing entry.
See the wind-damaged door that was replaced
Pet access that keeps the patio door available.
The customer initially asked for a pet-door insert in the sliding glass door. Dave recommended a separate opening through the wall so the patio door could remain convenient to use.
A replacement garage door with stronger mounting support.
Dave identified weak mounting blocking for the spring assembly and opener rail as the cause of the original garage door’s failure and damage.
Photos and project details
Garage door replacement
A replacement garage door with stronger mounting support.
Dave identified weak mounting blocking for the spring assembly and opener rail as the cause of the original garage door’s failure and damage.
Along with the replacement door, Dave installed more substantial mounting blocking to address the support problem he found.
Have a garage repair to discuss? Send photos and a brief description of the problem.
See the mounting-blocking repair
A fresh finish for weathered wood garage doors.
The homeowner wanted to restore the existing wood garage doors. Dave treated the gray oxidation, sanded the surfaces, then stained and sealed the wood.
A better welcome home, down to the details
See how design guidance, custom-color cabinetry, a coordinating mudbench, marble tile and solid hickory woodwork transformed a Craftsman home’s everyday entrance.
An exterior refresh, from the front door to the backyard
Project location: Bemiss, Spokane.
An updated entrance, a rebuilt deck and a more modern color scheme gave this home a coordinated refresh. Fixquisite also cleaned up the yard and repaired the sprinkler system. Updated exterior lighting is visible in the completed views; for new projects, regulated fixture work is assigned to a licensed electrical contractor.
Photos and project details
Exterior improvements & smart irrigation
An exterior refresh, from the front door to the backyard
An updated entrance, a rebuilt deck and a more modern color scheme gave this home a coordinated refresh. Fixquisite also cleaned up the yard and repaired the sprinkler system. Updated exterior lighting is visible in the completed views; for new projects, regulated fixture work is assigned to a licensed electrical contractor.
The irrigation work included installing and optimizing a smart controller, with the goal of supporting lawn health while minimizing water waste.
See the deck and backyard transformation
Looking to improve your home’s exterior? We can help you work through the repairs, updates and finishing details that make sense for your property.
Rebuilt porch stairs, repaired railing supports.
Severe corrosion had eaten away the steel supports inside the railing posts, and the improperly built stairs had failed.
Patching damaged concrete entry steps.
Dave patched damaged areas of these concrete entry steps, including the lower step and a broken section at the landing edge.
Finish carpentry & storage · 10 examples
Built-in storage and smart features in Dave’s home.
At his own home, Dave built shelving around the window and along the adjoining wall, added a pocket-door closet with custom shelving, and finished the room with polished concrete flooring.
Photos and project details
Built-in shelving, closet and smart controls
Built-in storage and smart features in Dave’s home.
At his own home, Dave built shelving around the window and along the adjoining wall, added a pocket-door closet with custom shelving, and finished the room with polished concrete flooring.
A smart ceiling fan and smart light switches bring connected controls into the same space. The photos follow the room from exposed framing to its furnished layout.
Planning built-in storage or a room update? Share photos, what you need to store and any features you want to include.
See the pocket-door closet
See the framing and closet shelving
New white trim with a durable urethane finish.
Project location: Spokane Valley.
Dave installed new white primed finger-jointed pine trim throughout this customer’s home, then painted it with a high-durability white urethane paint formulated for trim and doors.
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Trim replacement and painting
New white trim with a durable urethane finish.
Dave installed new white primed finger-jointed pine trim throughout this customer’s home, then painted it with a high-durability white urethane paint formulated for trim and doors.
These close-ups compare the original wood baseboard with the new painted profile and finished inside corner.
Planning a trim update? Share room photos, approximate lengths and the style you want. Material supply, installation and painting can be included in the same scope.
See the original wood baseboard
Floating pantry shelves in Dave’s home.
At Dave’s own home, custom floating shelves follow three pantry walls, with open storage for dry goods, cookware and kitchen supplies.
Photos and project details
Custom pantry storage
Floating pantry shelves in Dave’s home.
At Dave’s own home, custom floating shelves follow three pantry walls, with open storage for dry goods, cookware and kitchen supplies.
This personal-home example is shown for its shelving and storage layout. Customer mechanical work is reviewed separately and assigned to the appropriate trade provider.
Planning pantry shelves? Share photos, approximate dimensions and what you need to store so the layout, shelf depths and supports can be included in the scope.
Custom stair railings, ready for the homeowner’s finish.
Project location: Spokane.
The customer was purchasing a home and needed to address the existing interior railings. After reviewing several options together, Dave replaced the original metal railings with custom-made wood railings.
Photos and project details
Custom interior railings
Custom stair railings, ready for the homeowner’s finish.
The customer was purchasing a home and needed to address the existing interior railings. After reviewing several options together, Dave replaced the original metal railings with custom-made wood railings.
The homeowner chose to handle the final finishing. These photos show the installed railings before that finishing work.
Considering a railing update? Send photos of the stairs and surrounding woodwork so we can discuss the options.
See the original railing and installed stairway
A replacement handrail, finished to suit the staircase.
Project location: Liberty Lake.
The customer’s maple handrail had been damaged beyond repair. Dave sourced a replacement, then stained and sealed it to coordinate with the home’s existing woodwork.
Photos and project details
Handrail replacement & wood finishing
A replacement handrail, finished to suit the staircase.
The customer’s maple handrail had been damaged beyond repair. Dave sourced a replacement, then stained and sealed it to coordinate with the home’s existing woodwork.
The surrounding posts, balusters and trim guided the finish selection, helping the replacement fit the character of the staircase.
Have a damaged handrail or trim piece? Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo of the surrounding woodwork.
See the original handrail damage
A better welcome home, down to the details
See how design guidance, custom-color cabinetry, a coordinating mudbench, marble tile and solid hickory woodwork transformed a Craftsman home’s everyday entrance.
A restored laundry room, with room to work.
After a basement flood, the homeowners had remediation completed and a sump pump installed before bringing in Fixquisite. They asked Dave to restore the room and find ways to make everyday laundry easier.
A compact laundry center with room to sort.
Dave built floating shelves beside an LG WashTower, creating room to sort laundry in place of the original side-by-side layout. For new projects, appliance connections and any licensed-trade work are scoped separately.
Straight lines, new tile and a custom glass railing.
The homeowner wanted the fireplace mantel and nearby railing to feel more modern. Dave simplified the decorative woodwork into straight lines for a coordinated look.
Custom skateboard ramp with casters.
A customer wanted a skateboard ramp for his children that could be moved when needed. Dave built this custom ramp and added casters to help reposition it.
Photos and project details
Custom woodworking
Custom skateboard ramp with casters.
A customer wanted a skateboard ramp for his children that could be moved when needed. Dave built this custom ramp and added casters to help reposition it.
Have a custom woodworking idea? Share how you plan to use it, where it will go and any storage or mobility needs.
See the caster detail
Room remodels & updates · 12 examples
A better welcome home, down to the details
See how design guidance, custom-color cabinetry, a coordinating mudbench, marble tile and solid hickory woodwork transformed a Craftsman home’s everyday entrance.
Better ventilation. A brighter kitchen.
Project location: Spokane Valley.
What began as a microwave-hood replacement became a focused kitchen refresh that made better use of the cabinets and finishes already in place.
A modern bathroom in Dave’s own home.
At Dave’s own home, a privacy pocket door separates the tub and toilet from the sink and mirror, allowing the two areas to be used separately.
Photos and project details
Modern bathroom remodel
A modern bathroom in Dave’s own home.
At Dave’s own home, a privacy pocket door separates the tub and toilet from the sink and mirror, allowing the two areas to be used separately.
This remodel at Dave’s own home includes modern acrylic cabinetry and pull-out shelves, custom-made concrete countertops, a vessel sink and an illuminated mirror. The cabinetry creates a clean, contemporary look with accessible storage.
The tiled tub surround and coordinated finishes carry that modern style into the private bathing area.
See the tub, concrete countertop and pocket-door framing
Straight lines, new tile and a custom glass railing.
Project location: Latah/Hangman, Spokane.
The homeowner wanted the fireplace mantel and nearby railing to feel more modern. Dave simplified the decorative woodwork into straight lines for a coordinated look.
Photos and project details
Fireplace & railing modernization
Straight lines, new tile and a custom glass railing.
The homeowner wanted the fireplace mantel and nearby railing to feel more modern. Dave simplified the decorative woodwork into straight lines for a coordinated look.
He installed the customer-supplied tile at the fireplace, then grouted and sealed the tilework.
Dave also removed the existing railing and half-wall cap, built a custom railing, and sourced glass to fit the design. The mantel, railing woodwork and new half-wall cap were finished with white urethane paint.
See the glass railing, half-wall cap and original details
A restored laundry room, with room to work.
Project location: Latah/Hangman, Spokane.
After a basement flood, the homeowners had remediation completed and a sump pump installed before bringing in Fixquisite. They asked Dave to restore the room and find ways to make everyday laundry easier.
Photos and project details
Laundry-room restoration & custom storage
A restored laundry room, with room to work.
After a basement flood, the homeowners had remediation completed and a sump pump installed before bringing in Fixquisite. They asked Dave to restore the room and find ways to make everyday laundry easier.
Dave repaired the drywall, trim and flooring, then painted the room. He also built two custom floating shelves above the existing washer and dryer, installed a fold-out ironing-board cabinet, and fitted a shelf and hanging rod into an angled corner.
The added wall storage gave baskets, supplies and the ironing board a place of their own, clearing floor space and making the room easier to use.
See the storage features and shelf construction
Have a room that needs repairs and a more practical layout? Share photos and the everyday frustrations you would like to solve.
Explore small remodels → · See custom shelving and finish carpentry →
A compact laundry center with room to sort.
Dave built floating shelves beside an LG WashTower, creating room to sort laundry in place of the original side-by-side layout. For new projects, appliance connections and any licensed-trade work are scoped separately.
Photos and project details
WashTower and custom shelves
A compact laundry center with room to sort.
Dave built floating shelves beside an LG WashTower, creating room to sort laundry in place of the original side-by-side layout. For new projects, appliance connections and any licensed-trade work are scoped separately.
The vertical appliance layout makes space for baskets and a dedicated laundry-sorting center.
Planning a laundry-room update? Send photos of the space and tell us how you would like to organize it.
See the original washer-and-dryer layout
One consistent floor across the shared living spaces.
Project location: Airway Heights.
Dave removed the existing carpet and vinyl flooring throughout the home’s shared living spaces and installed luxury vinyl plank (LVP).
Photos and project details
Carpet and vinyl to LVP
One consistent floor across the shared living spaces.
Dave removed the existing carpet and vinyl flooring throughout the home’s shared living spaces and installed luxury vinyl plank (LVP).
The matching wood-look flooring gives the connected spaces a more consistent appearance. The photos show the hallway and entry before and after replacement, along with the installed kitchen floor.
See the original flooring and finished entry and kitchen
From carpet to luxury vinyl plank.
Dave removed the customer’s carpet and installed luxury vinyl plank (LVP). The finished living-room floor is shown here.
Photos and project details
Flooring update
From carpet to luxury vinyl plank.
Dave removed the customer’s carpet and installed luxury vinyl plank (LVP). The finished living-room floor is shown here.
Planning a flooring update? Send room photos, approximate measurements and any flooring you have selected.
Shower restoration, matching floors and new trim.
Project location: Spokane Valley.
This manufactured-home refresh started with the existing shower. Dave removed old caulk, renewed it where needed, repaired the drywall edges where the walls met the surround, and installed a sliding shower door.
Photos and project details
Manufactured home refresh
Shower restoration, matching floors and new trim.
This manufactured-home refresh started with the existing shower. Dave removed old caulk, renewed it where needed, repaired the drywall edges where the walls met the surround, and installed a sliding shower door.
Old aluminum windows were replaced, a ceiling drywall crack was repaired, and new trim was installed throughout the project area. New luxury vinyl plank flooring in the bathroom and closet matches the bedroom flooring that was already in place.
The homeowner chose to do all painting. These photos show Fixquisite’s repair and installation work before that final painting.
See the original shower, matching flooring and trim work
Sliding shower doors in different finishes.
The customer wanted shower-door hardware that coordinated with the bathroom’s other bronze finishes. The existing swinging door also carried water over the bathroom floor when opened.
Photos and project details
Shower door installation
Sliding shower doors in different finishes.
The customer wanted shower-door hardware that coordinated with the bathroom’s other bronze finishes. The existing swinging door also carried water over the bathroom floor when opened.
Dave replaced it with sliding glass doors in a bronze finish. The panels slide within the opening, avoiding an outward door swing and reducing that source of drips on the floor.
Looking to update your shower doors? Send photos of the existing enclosure and the finishes you want to match.
See the original swinging door
See two more shower-door installations
Two additional shower-door installations by Dave, shown with dark and silver-tone hardware.
Built-in storage and smart features in Dave’s home.
At his own home, Dave built shelving around the window and along the adjoining wall, added a pocket-door closet with custom shelving, and finished the room with polished concrete flooring.
A decorative ceiling finish with smart features.
The finished bathroom ceiling combines a decorative tile finish with a smart exhaust fan featuring color-changing light and music playback.
Exterior repairs & improvements · 11 examples
From damaged siding to a stone accent
Project location: Spokane Valley.
Heat from a grill placed too close to this home had warped the vinyl siding. The homeowner initially asked Fixquisite to quote foam faux-stone panels. Dave compared that option with stone veneer and recommended the stone for its.
Photos and project details
Siding repair & stone veneer
From damaged siding to a stone accent
Heat from a grill placed too close to this home had warped the vinyl siding. The homeowner initially asked Fixquisite to quote foam faux-stone panels. Dave compared that option with stone veneer and recommended the stone for its durability and finished appearance.
For this project, the stone veneer cost less to purchase but took more work to install, leaving the overall costs comparable. Dave handled the demolition, wall preparation and veneer installation, then painted adjacent hardware to complement the stone.
See the preparation, installation and finished detail
A damaged area can be an opportunity for a thoughtful upgrade. Fixquisite can help compare materials, installation work and the overall scope for your home.
Repairing water damage at the roofline
Project location: North Hill, Spokane.
Water was collecting behind a projection at the roofline and running down the side of this home. The existing design and missing flashing had allowed rot to develop in the affected exterior.
Photos and project details
Exterior repairs & water management
Repairing water damage at the roofline
Water was collecting behind a projection at the roofline and running down the side of this home. The existing design and missing flashing had allowed rot to develop in the affected exterior.
Fixquisite removed deteriorated material, repaired the affected area, added flashing and resealed the water-entry area. The work was intended to extend the life of the existing structure by addressing both the damage and the conditions behind it.
See the damage and repair in progress
Seeing deteriorated trim, soft wood or recurring water stains? Send ground-level photos and a brief description of what you have noticed. We’ll review the visible damage, access and repair needs before confirming the scope.
An exterior refresh, from the front door to the backyard
An updated entrance, a rebuilt deck and a more modern color scheme gave this home a coordinated refresh. Fixquisite also cleaned up the yard and repaired the sprinkler system. Updated exterior lighting is visible in the completed views; for new projects, regulated fixture work is assigned to a licensed electrical contractor.
A fresh finish for weathered wood garage doors.
The homeowner wanted to restore the existing wood garage doors. Dave treated the gray oxidation, sanded the surfaces, then stained and sealed the wood.
A replacement garage door with stronger mounting support.
Dave identified weak mounting blocking for the spring assembly and opener rail as the cause of the original garage door’s failure and damage.
Home-sale preparation, inside and out.
A home seller hired Fixquisite to work through a repair list that included exterior wall and porch finish work.
A leaking metal roof rebuilt from the sheathing up.
Project location: Medical Lake.
A leaking metal roof needed more than replacement panels. After removing the old roofing, Dave replaced sheathing that had been installed in the wrong direction for the supporting framing.
Photos and project details
Metal roof repair
A leaking metal roof rebuilt from the sheathing up.
A leaking metal roof needed more than replacement panels. After removing the old roofing, Dave replaced sheathing that had been installed in the wrong direction for the supporting framing.
He installed new roof sheathing with the panel orientation corrected, then added the roofing layers and details missing from the original installation. The work included membrane, underlayment, replacement metal panels and flashing. New transition flashing ties the lower roof into the existing steeper roof.
See the original roof and rebuilding stages
Putting a storm-damaged fence back in place
A windstorm brought down a section of this customer’s wood fence. Fixquisite replaced the failed posts, reattached the existing fence panels and replaced other broken boards.
Rebuilt porch stairs, repaired railing supports.
Severe corrosion had eaten away the steel supports inside the railing posts, and the improperly built stairs had failed.
Patching damaged concrete entry steps.
Dave patched damaged areas of these concrete entry steps, including the lower step and a broken section at the landing edge.
Working through a homeowner’s repair list
This homeowner had a list of practical repairs inside and outside the house. Dave worked through the individual issues, including sprinkler troubleshooting, worn door sweeps, a garage entry handrail and peeling exterior trim.
Decks, yards & driveways · 11 examples
A larger deck. A more inviting way to the backyard.
Project location: Medical Lake.
The homeowners wanted to replace an existing deck that raised safety concerns and create more usable outdoor space. Dave designed and built a larger replacement with a wide staircase opening directly toward the backyard.
Photos and project details
Deck replacement & outdoor living
A larger deck. A more inviting way to the backyard.
The homeowners wanted to replace an existing deck that raised safety concerns and create more usable outdoor space. Dave designed and built a larger replacement with a wide staircase opening directly toward the backyard.
The new layout makes the stairs a central part of the deck, creating a more open connection between the house and yard. The homeowners also discussed a possible future roof. That later addition would need its own design, capacity and permit review.
To keep costs down, the homeowners chose to handle all staining and sealing themselves. These photos show the deck build before that homeowner-applied finish.
See the build and the view from the deck
Planning a deck replacement or expansion? Share photos of the existing deck, how you want to use the space and any future plans so they can be considered in the project scope.
A gathering deck at Dave’s own home.
At his own home, Dave built this deck with galvanized pipes as the railing balusters. A bridge-style ramp connection was chosen with accessibility in mind, creating an alternative to a stair connection.
Photos and project details
Outdoor living deck
A gathering deck at Dave’s own home.
At his own home, Dave built this deck with galvanized pipes as the railing balusters. A bridge-style ramp connection was chosen with accessibility in mind, creating an alternative to a stair connection.
The space combines lounge seating and outdoor dining with a mounted TV, outdoor speakers, string lights and a smart fan.
This is a personal-home example. Customer fuel-gas connections and other regulated trade work are scoped separately with the appropriate qualified provider.
See the bridge connection, pipe balusters and dining area
From a failing deck to practical patio access.
Project location: Shiloh Hills, Spokane.
What began as a deck repair changed once the layers came off. Dave uncovered extensive rot, 2×4 framing, limited fasteners and brackets, and irregularly placed vertical 2×4 supports. After assessing the exposed structure, he determined.
Photos and project details
Deck removal & patio reuse
From a failing deck to practical patio access.
What began as a deck repair changed once the layers came off. Dave uncovered extensive rot, 2×4 framing, limited fasteners and brackets, and irregularly placed vertical 2×4 supports. After assessing the exposed structure, he determined that the deck could not be repaired.
The revised plan made use of what was already there. Dave removed the deteriorated deck and reused the concrete patio underneath. He also donated pavers for the section that had not been paved, helping keep the new approach within the project’s budget.
Two new stairways and landings connect the doorways to the patio. Lower riser heights were chosen to make the steps more comfortable to use day to day.
See the paver area, original deck and hidden damage
Curved retaining walls and a backyard firepit.
Dave built the block retaining walls and round firepit for this backyard. The wall follows the change in grade around the lower patio, with curved runs that define several levels of planting beds.
Photos and project details
Retaining wall & firepit
Curved retaining walls and a backyard firepit.
Dave built the block retaining walls and round firepit for this backyard. The wall follows the change in grade around the lower patio, with curved runs that define several levels of planting beds.
The firepit sits separately out in the yard. The photo sequence shows the walls during construction and in later views with established landscaping.
See the firepit, wall layout and construction
A smoother quarter-mile drive.
Dave regraded this quarter-mile driveway to address ruts, potholes and washboard, removed rough ridges along the sides, and spread fresh 5/8-inch-minus basalt.
Photos and project details
Driveway grading and basalt resurfacing
A smoother quarter-mile drive.
Dave regraded this quarter-mile driveway to address ruts, potholes and washboard, removed rough ridges along the sides, and spread fresh 5/8-inch-minus basalt.
The work also restored the center crown—the slightly raised middle of the driveway—to help water shed toward the edges. The finished views show a smoother surface along the driveway’s curves and slopes.
See the earlier surface and another finished view
Reshaped and surfaced with recycled asphalt.
The homeowner wanted better drainage and less dirt tracked toward the home. Dave scraped away approximately 3–4 inches of the existing driveway surface, then reshaped and widened the drive.
Photos and project details
Driveway widening and resurfacing
Reshaped and surfaced with recycled asphalt.
The homeowner wanted better drainage and less dirt tracked toward the home. Dave scraped away approximately 3–4 inches of the existing driveway surface, then reshaped and widened the drive.
He spread recycled asphalt over the prepared area and rolled it to help compact the material and hold it in place. The photos show the original gravel driveway, preparation work and resurfaced result.
See the original driveway and preparation work
Putting a storm-damaged fence back in place
Project location: Lincoln Heights, Spokane.
A windstorm brought down a section of this customer’s wood fence. Fixquisite replaced the failed posts, reattached the existing fence panels and replaced other broken boards.
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Fence repair & storm damage
Putting a storm-damaged fence back in place
A windstorm brought down a section of this customer’s wood fence. Fixquisite replaced the failed posts, reattached the existing fence panels and replaced other broken boards.
The repair focused on the damaged supports and boards while retaining fence panels that could be reused.
Have a leaning or storm-damaged fence? Send photos of the affected section and nearby posts so we can review what needs replacing and what may be reusable.
Deck framing repaired, original boards reused.
An above-ground swimming pool had been filled on this deck, and the framing failed under the load.
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Deck framing repair
Deck framing repaired, original boards reused.
An above-ground swimming pool had been filled on this deck, and the framing failed under the load.
Dave removed the deck boards to reach the damaged joists. He repaired the framing with full-length sister joists fitted alongside the existing joists, then reattached the original decking boards. This repair description does not establish that the deck can support a swimming pool. This repair description does not establish that the deck can support a swimming pool.
See the damaged framing and joist repair
Rebuilt porch stairs, repaired railing supports.
Project location: Deer Park.
Severe corrosion had eaten away the steel supports inside the railing posts, and the improperly built stairs had failed.
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Porch railing and stair repair
Rebuilt porch stairs, repaired railing supports.
Severe corrosion had eaten away the steel supports inside the railing posts, and the improperly built stairs had failed.
Dave removed the railing, replaced the steel inserts and reinstalled the existing railing. He also rebuilt the stair stringers and treads.
See the failed stairs, corrosion and replacement supports
An exterior refresh, from the front door to the backyard
An updated entrance, a rebuilt deck and a more modern color scheme gave this home a coordinated refresh. Fixquisite also cleaned up the yard and repaired the sprinkler system. Updated exterior lighting is visible in the completed views; for new projects, regulated fixture work is assigned to a licensed electrical contractor.
Basketball hoop installation.
Dave installed this basketball hoop beside a paved driveway.
Smart home & theater · 8 examples
Dave’s own home theater
A personal-home example: Dave’s theater with OLED video, Dolby Atmos audio and Hue lighting.
Ecobee programming and hub setup
Programming and connection to the home’s smart-home hub; regulated installation is scoped separately.
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Smart thermostat programming and hub setup
Dave programmed this Ecobee thermostat and connected it to the home’s smart-home hub. For new projects, thermostat wiring and other regulated installation work are assigned to an appropriately licensed trade contractor.
For a similar project, send the existing and proposed thermostat models and the smart-home hub you use so we can review compatibility and the controls you want.
Ring doorbell and phone setup
Project location: Latah/Hangman, Spokane.
Help setting up a Ring doorbell on the customer’s phone.
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Ring doorbell and phone setup
Dave helped the customer set up this Ring doorbell on their phone. For new projects, the model and power connection are checked first; regulated wiring is assigned to an appropriately licensed trade contractor.
For a similar project, send the doorbell model and a photo of the installation location so we can review the installation and setup needs.
Smart bathroom fan, light and music
A smart exhaust fan with color-changing light and music playback, plus a new ceiling finish.
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Smart bathroom upgrade
A decorative ceiling finish with smart features.
The finished bathroom ceiling combines a decorative tile finish with a smart exhaust fan featuring color-changing light and music playback.
Dave installed the customer-supplied peel-and-stick ceiling tiles shown here. For new projects, regulated fan wiring and any other licensed-trade work are assigned to the appropriate trade contractor; ventilation and permits are reviewed separately.
For a ceiling update, send photos and product links. Finish work and any licensed-trade installation are scoped separately.
Smart fan and switches in Dave’s home
A personal-home example: smart controls alongside built-in shelving and a pocket-door closet.
Smart irrigation in an exterior refresh
The exterior project included sprinkler repairs and installation and optimization of a smart irrigation controller.
Smart opener with garage-door restoration
A new smart garage-door opener accompanied the sanding, staining and sealing of the existing wood doors.
TV mounting and room setup
Wall-mounted TVs were part of this hanging and mounting project. See the TV installation alongside the pictures, mirrors and shelves.
All 45 project examples
A decorative ceiling finish with smart features. · Smart home & theater
A better welcome home, down to the details · Room remodels & updates
A compact laundry center with room to sort. · Room remodels & updates
A gathering deck at Dave’s own home. · Decks, yards & driveways
A floor repair beneath the existing carpet. · Repairs & maintenance
A fresh finish for weathered wood garage doors. · Exterior repairs & improvements
Dave’s own home: theater, sound and lighting. · Smart home & theater
A larger deck. A more inviting way to the backyard. · Decks, yards & driveways
A leaking metal roof rebuilt from the sheathing up. · Exterior repairs & improvements
A modern bathroom in Dave’s own home. · Room remodels & updates
A replacement for a broken floorboard. · Repairs & maintenance
A replacement for a wind-damaged screen door. · Doors & entry improvements
A replacement garage door with stronger mounting support. · Doors & entry improvements
A replacement handrail, finished to suit the staircase. · Finish carpentry & storage
A restored laundry room, with room to work. · Room remodels & updates
A smoother quarter-mile drive. · Decks, yards & driveways
An entry, updated · Doors & entry improvements
An exterior refresh, from the front door to the backyard · Doors & entry improvements
Basketball hoop installation. · Installation & mounting
Better ventilation. A brighter kitchen. · Room remodels & updates
Curved retaining walls and a backyard firepit. · Decks, yards & driveways
Custom skateboard ramp with casters. · Finish carpentry & storage
Custom stair railings, ready for the homeowner’s finish. · Finish carpentry & storage
Built-in storage and smart features in Dave’s home. · Finish carpentry & storage
Deck framing repaired, original boards reused. · Decks, yards & driveways
Floating pantry shelves in Dave’s home. · Finish carpentry & storage
From a failing deck to practical patio access. · Decks, yards & driveways
From carpet to luxury vinyl plank. · Room remodels & updates
From damaged siding to a stone accent · Exterior repairs & improvements
Home-sale preparation, inside and out. · Repairs & maintenance
New white trim with a durable urethane finish. · Finish carpentry & storage
One consistent floor across the shared living spaces. · Room remodels & updates
Patching damaged concrete entry steps. · Repairs & maintenance
Pet access that keeps the patio door available. · Installation & mounting
Pictures, mirrors, shelves and TVs — the finishing touches · Installation & mounting
Putting a storm-damaged fence back in place · Decks, yards & driveways
Rebuilt porch stairs, repaired railing supports. · Decks, yards & driveways
Repairing water damage at the roofline · Exterior repairs & improvements
Reshaped and surfaced with recycled asphalt. · Decks, yards & driveways
Ring doorbell and phone setup · Smart home & theater
Shower restoration, matching floors and new trim. · Room remodels & updates
Sliding shower doors in different finishes. · Room remodels & updates
Smart thermostat setup · Smart home & theater
Straight lines, new tile and a custom glass railing. · Room remodels & updates
Working through a homeowner’s repair list · Repairs & maintenance
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