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Granite entry stonework panorama with planters, walkway, and stairsGranite entry steps and planter wallsGranite entry terraced stonework overviewGranite entry walkway beside a low retaining wallCompleted granite entry landscape with planters and walkwayCircular granite planter connected to the entry walkways

Stone Masonry and Hardscaping · Premiere project portfolio

Full Granite Entry with Planters, Walkway and Stairs

A premiere granite entry installation bringing together raised planters, connected walkways, stair transitions, and broad finished stonework views. Additional finished photos can be added to this portfolio as the project record grows.

  • Project focus: complete granite entry sequence
  • Features shown: planters, walkways, stairs, retaining walls, and finished landscape transitions
  • Photo record: six completed views with room for future additions
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Completed granite front entry with a stone walkway and planting bedsFront entry stonework and raised planter walls near completionFront entry steps and raised planter bed preparationGranite front entry planter and stair construction in progressCompleted granite steps and raised planters at the front entryGranite planter wall detail beside the front entry stepsCompleted front entry stone walkway, steps, and paired raised plantersFinished granite entry court, planter walls, and stairsFinished granite entry patio framed by raised planter wallsBroad flagstone front walk with stone-edged planting beds

Stone Masonry and Hardscaping · Area focus

Front Entry Stonework And Raised Planters

The front arrival sequence moves from planter-bed preparation through completed granite stairs, raised planters, and paved entry court, with matched garden-bed transitions around the approach.

  • Area: Front entry and arrival route
  • Features shown: Stone walkways, steps, raised planter walls, and garden-bed edges
  • Photo record: Progress and completed views of the same front entry
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Completed raised stone planter beside the front parking approachRaised stone planter with adjacent finished stepsFront planter wall with stone coping and step connectionFinished front planter terrace and stone approach

Stone Masonry and Hardscaping · Area focus

Front parking planter feature

A substantial raised stone planter shapes the front parking and arrival side of the property, with finished coping and steps tying the feature into the surrounding hardscape.

  • Area: front parking and approach
  • Features shown: raised planter walls, coping, steps, and ground-level transitions
  • Photo record: completed views
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Front stair granite planter wall during constructionFront stair granite planter construction and coping detailFront stair granite planter beside the completed stone steps

Stone Masonry and Hardscaping · Area focus

Front Stair Granite Planters

Construction views of the granite planter walls, stone coping, and stair transitions at the front of the home.

  • Area: Front stairs and entry route
  • Features shown: Granite planters, coping, steps, and stone transitions
  • Photo record: Construction and completed views
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Completed rock wall and drainage-edge transitionNear-completion flagstone path and steps set into the natural gradeCompleted flagstone stair route with stone wall edgesSide route with fitted stone edging and path transitionCompleted lakeside stone edging and garden transition

Stone Masonry and Hardscaping · Area focus

Rock walls and flagstone paths

Natural rock walls, fitted flagstone paths, stairs, and lakeside edging carry the hardscape through the property's natural grade. The pond, home, and planting are existing context.

  • Area: rock walls, paths, stairs, and lakeside edge
  • Features shown: natural rock walls, flagstone routes, stair transitions, and edging
  • Photo record: progress and completed views
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Completed low natural-stone retaining wall in a shaded gardenGarden retaining wall site beside a paved patio during preparationWide view of the garden retaining wall under construction beside the patioNatural-stone garden retaining wall construction detailCurved garden retaining wall during stonework progressGarden retaining wall progress along the patio edgeCurved natural-stone retaining wall progressing around the gardenGarden planting and stone retaining-wall detailLower garden slope prepared for retaining-wall stoneworkLower garden grading and retaining-wall layout in progressLower natural-stone garden retaining wall under construction

Stone Masonry and Hardscaping · Before, progress, and completed

Garden Retaining Wall

A natural-stone retaining wall was shaped around an established garden and patio edge. The photo sequence moves from site preparation and foundation layout through coursed wall construction, planting details, and the completed wall.

  • Project focus: natural-stone garden retaining wall
  • Features shown: curved stone walling, boulder transitions, planted beds, patio edges, and lower-garden grading
  • Photo record: eleven views from construction through the completed garden wall
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Custom cedar flower bed with a cursive M&K Enterprise signM&K Enterprise sign centred within the custom flower bedFront view of the flower bed and M&K Enterprise signAngled view of the cedar flower bed and finished signCompleted custom flower bed beside the drivewayRear view of the completed custom flower bed

Custom exterior carpentry · Completed project portfolio

Custom Flower Bed With Sign

A custom cedar flower bed creates a clean front-yard feature, combining shaped borders, fresh planting, and a fitted M&K Enterprise sign.

  • Project focus: a custom front-yard flower-bed feature
  • Features shown: cedar edging, shaped planting bed, sign panel, mulch, and ornamental grasses
  • Photo record: six completed views of the same installation
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Detailed view of the completed concrete footing repairRebar reinforcement detailed at a foundation repair cornerFoundation repair formwork and reinforcement in the excavated areaConcrete form and rebar prepared beside the existing foundationExcavated foundation repair area with formwork in placeFooting formwork set for the foundation repair pourConcrete preparation beside the foundation repair work areaWide view of concrete placement during exterior foundation repairConcrete placed along the exposed foundation repair trenchNew concrete footing completed beside the existing foundationClose view of the newly placed concrete footingFinished concrete footing in the excavated foundation repair areaReinforcement layout prepared along an excavated foundation repair area

Foundations, Framing & Finish Carpentry · Foundation repair portfolio

Foundation Repair & Waterproofing

An exterior foundation repair was completed in a tight service area, progressing from excavation and reinforcement through formwork, new concrete placement, and waterproofing-ready foundation work.

  • Project focus: exterior foundation repair and waterproofing preparation
  • Features shown: excavation, reinforcement, concrete formwork, footing repair, and fresh concrete placement
  • Photo record: thirteen views documenting the repair sequence
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Weathered side-yard fence and gate before replacementCompleted cedar side-yard gateCompleted cedar fence and access gateCompleted custom arched cedar gate beside a brick homeCompleted arched cedar gate and matching fence runInterior view of arched gate bracing and latch hardware

Carpentry · Before and after

Custom cedar fence and gates

Weathered side-yard fencing was replaced with new cedar sections and coordinated access gates. The installation follows the existing walkway, fits tightly beside the brick home, and preserves the established garden border. Additional completed views show the custom arched gate and matching fence run on the same property.

  • Project focus: secure access and targeted fence replacement
  • Features shown: cedar pickets, framed and arched gates, black bracing and latch hardware, posts, and rails
  • Setting: established residential side and back yard
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Residential yard prepared for a perimeter fence around existing stone pillarsPanoramic view of the completed cedar perimeter fenceCedar fence joined to existing stone pillars

Carpentry · Progress and completed

Cedar perimeter fence with stone pillars

A large cedar privacy fence was built across a landscaped residential perimeter while retaining mature trees and existing masonry columns. Shaped top rails create a consistent rhythm across the long run, with custom panels fitted cleanly between the stone pillars.

  • Project focus: long-run privacy and yard enclosure
  • Features shown: cedar panels, shaped top rails, framed sections, gates, and masonry transitions
  • Setting: landscaped residential property
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Completed long-run solid-board cedar privacy fenceCompleted cedar fence and access gate beside a sidewalkInterior view of cedar fence posts, rails, and gate framing

Carpentry · Completed project archive

Long-run cedar privacy fence

A solid-board cedar privacy fence was built along a long residential property edge, with a coordinated access gate and clean transitions around the existing yard. The completed views show both the street-facing finish and the post-and-rail construction from inside the property.

  • Project focus: privacy and consistent property-line enclosure
  • Features shown: solid cedar boards, framed gate, posts, rails, and capped top edge
  • Photo record: completed views only
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Completed urban cedar fence and access gateCompleted cedar fence surrounding a landscaped backyardCompleted cedar access section beside a residential driveway

Carpentry · Completed project archive

Urban cedar fence and gate

A cedar perimeter fence and coordinated access gate were fitted around an established urban yard. The completed views show the long fence run, driveway-side access, gate construction, and the finished installation through the landscaped backyard.

  • Project focus: perimeter enclosure with practical access
  • Features shown: cedar pickets, capped top rail, access gate, and driveway transition
  • Photo record: late construction and completed views only
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Aged backyard fence before replacementCedar pickets being installed during a fence replacementCompleted lattice-top cedar fence across a backyard

Carpentry · Before, progress, and completed

Lattice-Top Cedar Fence Replacement

This backyard fence replacement moves from the aged original fence through new cedar picket installation to a completed lattice-top cedar enclosure.

  • Project focus: full fence replacement and refreshed yard enclosure
  • Features shown: cedar boards, decorative lattice, capped rails, and new posts
  • Photo record: before, construction, and completed views of the same installation
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Completed cedar fence following the side-yard walkwayAged and leaning side-yard fence before replacementNew cedar posts and rails installed beside a narrow walkway

Carpentry · Before, progress, and completed

Side-yard cedar fence replacement

An aged, leaning fence beside a narrow residential walkway was removed and rebuilt with new cedar posts, rails, and vertical boards. The completed fence follows the raised garden edge and creates a straight, consistent boundary through the side yard.

  • Project focus: targeted replacement in a constrained side yard
  • Features shown: cedar posts, rails, vertical boards, and walkway alignment
  • Photo record: genuine before, construction, and completed views
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Exterior before-and-after comparison of an arched cedar gate replacementInterior before-and-after comparison of new gate bracing and hardware

Carpentry · Before and after

Arched cedar gate replacement

A weathered side-yard gate was replaced with a custom cedar gate shaped to follow the original arched profile. New framing, diagonal bracing, black corner supports, and latch hardware provide a stronger and cleaner entrance between the neighbouring brick homes.

  • Project focus: custom gate replacement in a narrow side yard
  • Features shown: arched cedar boards, diagonal bracing, black supports, and latch hardware
  • Photo record: genuine exterior and interior before-and-after comparisons
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Side-yard cedar fence before-and-after comparisonWide backyard cedar fence before-and-after comparisonCompleted cedar access gate viewed from both sides

Carpentry · Before and after

Full-yard cedar fence and gates

An aged residential perimeter fence was replaced with a coordinated cedar enclosure extending through the side yard and across the backyard. Stepped top rails follow the changing grade, while capped posts and a framed access gate create a consistent finish around the property.

  • Project focus: coordinated side-yard and backyard fence replacement
  • Features shown: cedar boards, stepped top rails, capped posts, and a framed access gate
  • Photo record: genuine fence comparisons plus completed gate details
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Refinished cedar planter viewed from aboveWeathered cedar planter before refinishingCompleted refinished cedar planter in its outdoor setting

Restoration and carpentry · Before and after

Refinished cedar planter

An existing raised cedar planter was cleaned, refreshed, and given a warmer protective finish. The completed views highlight the restored wood colour, hinged lid, decorative hardware, and compact freestanding design.

  • Project focus: extending the life of an existing outdoor wood feature
  • Features shown: cedar construction, hinged access, decorative hardware, and renewed finish
  • Photo record: genuine before-and-after views
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Aged garden fence before replacementCompleted spaced-picket wood fence along a residential yardCompleted coordinating wood access gate

Carpentry · Before and after

Spaced-picket fence and gates

An aged garden boundary was replaced with a new open-style wood fence and coordinated access gates. The spaced pickets preserve airflow and sightlines while creating a clean, secure enclosure around the established yard.

  • Project focus: practical enclosure without a solid privacy wall
  • Features shown: spaced pickets, framed gates, posts, rails, and black hardware
  • Photo record: original fence plus completed installation views
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Router used to shape components for a custom cedar gateCompleted custom cedar gate with open upper picketsReverse view of the completed cedar gate and black hardware

Carpentry · Progress and completed

Custom cedar access gate

A custom cedar gate was built to fit a narrow residential walkway. Routed components, an open upper section, vertical boards, and black hinges and latch hardware create a secure entrance while allowing light through the top of the gate.

  • Project focus: made-to-fit access and privacy
  • Features shown: routed woodwork, open pickets, framed boards, hinges, and latch hardware
  • Photo record: fabrication detail plus completed views from both sides
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Completed planted cedar flower boxLow cedar grill platform during constructionCompleted low cedar platform supporting a covered backyard grill

Custom carpentry · Small outdoor builds

Cedar planter and grill platform

This small-build archive combines a planted cedar box with a low platform designed to create a stable, finished base for a backyard grill. Coordinated wood construction adds useful storage, display, and equipment space without overwhelming the compact yard.

  • Project focus: practical custom features for a small backyard
  • Features shown: horizontal cedar boards, capped edges, planter storage, and a low equipment platform
  • Photo record: construction and completed views
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Large light-toned event-space floor before refinishingEvent-space floor during sanding and refinishing workCompleted event-space flooring in the cleaned bar interior without people or sliding glass doors

Interior renovations · Before, progress, and completed

Event Floor Refinishing

A large open interior floor was prepared and refinished to create a cleaner, more consistent surface for an event-oriented space. The photo record shows the open-room condition, active floor work, and the completed reflective finish.

  • Project focus: renewing a high-visibility open floor
  • Features shown: edge preparation, surface work, large-room coverage, and finished sheen
  • Photo record: genuine before, work-in-progress, and completed views
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Established poolside fence before structural renewalNew fence posts aligned around the pool perimeterCompleted wood privacy fence beside the covered pool

Carpentry · Before, structural progress, and completed

Poolside privacy fence renewal

An established poolside fence was structurally renewed around a constrained deck and landscaped yard. The expanded photo sequence documents the original fence, post preparation, new post layout, and the completed wood perimeter enclosing the pool.

  • Project focus: pool-area privacy and structural fence renewal
  • Features shown: post holes, new supports, long fence runs, gates, and deck-edge transitions
  • Photo record: genuine before, progress, and completed views
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Completed grey plank flooring through a residential living areaWarm wood-look flooring materials staged during installationCompleted warm wood-look plank flooring through a hallway

Interior renovations · Progress and completed

Residential plank flooring installations

This flooring archive documents plank installations across living areas, hallways, kitchens, and utility spaces in two complementary finishes. The completed transitions show continuous surfaces fitted around doorways, appliances, and adjoining rooms.

  • Project focus: durable, continuous residential flooring
  • Features shown: grey and warm wood-look planks, doorway transitions, utility areas, and material staging
  • Photo record: installation-progress and completed views
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Completed raised backyard deck with a broad central stairSide view of the raised deck, railings, posts, and lighting

Carpentry · Completed project archive

Raised backyard deck and stairs

A raised wood deck creates a broad landing outside the rear entrance with generous stairs leading to the yard. Coordinated railings, substantial corner posts, and integrated exterior lighting finish the elevated transition.

  • Project focus: safe, comfortable access from the home to grade
  • Features shown: wide stairs, framed railings, posts, landing, and lighting
  • Photo record: completed evening views from two angles
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Completed backyard deck and gazebo enclosureCompleted red-stained backyard privacy fenceInterior view of the covered gazebo over the deck and hot tub

Carpentry · Completed project archive

Fence and gazebo backyard enclosure

A coordinated backyard setup combines a privacy fence with a covered gazebo over the deck and hot-tub area. Completed views show the enclosure from the yard, the fence line, and the sheltered interior living space.

  • Project focus: privacy and covered outdoor living
  • Features shown: solid-board fence, stained deck, metal-roof gazebo, curtains, and hot-tub shelter
  • Photo record: completed exterior and interior views
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Damaged fence post and footing exposed during repairExcavated fence-post location during replacement workCompleted fence-post repair supporting an existing fence run

Repairs · Progress and completed

Fence-post repair work

This repair archive shows the excavation and removal involved in replacing failed fence-post footings while retaining the surrounding fence wherever practical. The completed view highlights a new support integrated into an established fence line.

  • Project focus: targeted structural repair instead of full fence replacement
  • Features shown: footing removal, post-hole preparation, new support, and existing-fence integration
  • Photo record: repair progress and completed result
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Completed cedar fence viewed from the finished faceInterior view of posts and rails on a completed backyard fenceClose view along the capped top rail of a backyard cedar fence

Carpentry · Completed project archive

Backyard cedar fence

A new cedar fence creates a clean boundary across a compact residential backyard. The completed views document the finished face, interior post-and-rail framing, gate transition, and capped top edge.

  • Project focus: a straight, durable backyard boundary
  • Features shown: vertical cedar boards, framed rails, posts, gate connection, and top cap
  • Photo record: completed views from both sides
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Weathered lattice-top fence section before renewalNew posts, rails, and lattice framing during selective replacementCompleted lattice-top fence section integrated with the retained fence

Carpentry · Before, progress, and completed

Lattice-top fence section renewal

Weathered sections of an established lattice-top fence were selectively rebuilt with new posts, rails, vertical boards, matching lattice, and a capped top edge. The finished work preserves serviceable neighbouring sections while renewing the portion that needed replacement.

  • Project focus: targeted renewal instead of full-perimeter replacement
  • Features shown: posts, rails, vertical boards, lattice, and top caps
  • Photo record: genuine before, framing, and completed views
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Weathered fence panels and cap boards between masonry pillarsNew wood panel fitted between existing brick pillarsCompleted stained fence panels between brick pillars

Carpentry · Before, progress, and completed

Fence panels between brick pillars

Weathered wood fence panels and cap boards were renewed between existing masonry pillars. New boards were fitted to the established openings and finished in a dark stain that coordinates with the remaining fence and pillar details.

  • Project focus: selective panel renewal within existing masonry
  • Features shown: fitted wood panels, cap boards, stain, and pillar transitions
  • Photo record: original condition, new panel work, and completed finish
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Completed cedar side-yard privacy fenceTargeted deck-board renewal in progress beside a glass railingCompleted framed black patterned privacy screen beside the deck

Exterior carpentry · Progress and completed

Fence, deck and privacy-screen upgrades

Several outdoor improvements were coordinated around one residential yard. The work archive shows a new cedar side fence, targeted renewal of weathered deck boards, and a framed decorative privacy screen beside the outdoor living area.

  • Project focus: coordinated exterior upgrades
  • Features shown: cedar fence, deck boards, framed privacy panels, posts, and rails
  • Photo record: construction and completed views without identifiable workers
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Fence-post hole prepared beside an established garden walkwayNew wood support post installed along the existing garden fenceCompleted fence-post repair integrated with established vines and boards

Repairs · Progress and completed

Garden-side fence-post repairs

Failed fence-post supports were excavated and renewed beside an established brick walkway and heavily planted garden. New posts and prepared footings were fitted into the constrained space while retaining the surrounding fence and vines wherever practical.

  • Project focus: structural repair with minimal disturbance
  • Features shown: post-hole preparation, new supports, existing boards, and garden integration
  • Photo record: repair progress and completed result
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Completed solid-board cedar privacy fence photographed in the eveningHeavy-duty double cedar gate with black steel bracingCompleted gate and adjoining cedar privacy fence

Carpentry · Completed project archive

Cedar privacy fence and double gates

A solid-board cedar privacy fence encloses the yard with stepped sections that follow the property layout. Coordinated double gates use substantial framing, diagonal bracing, black steel corner supports, and secure latch hardware.

  • Project focus: privacy with wide practical access
  • Features shown: solid cedar boards, double gates, bracing, black supports, and latches
  • Photo record: completed evening views with identifiable people excluded
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Existing boundary and prepared line before the garden fence installationFull-yard layout of new cedar fence postsCompleted lattice-top cedar fence beside fruit treesLong completed lattice-top fence run along the gardenCoordinated cedar garden gate with decorative latticePanoramic view of the completed garden perimeter fence

Carpentry · Before, progress, and completed

Lattice-top orchard perimeter fence

A large residential garden was enclosed with a long cedar fence featuring decorative lattice and a coordinated access gate. The post layout spans multiple sides of the property, navigating fruit trees, planting beds, paved paths, and the existing boundary.

  • Project focus: full-yard enclosure around an established orchard garden
  • Features shown: cedar boards, lattice, posts, rails, gate, and landscape transitions
  • Photo record: site preparation, full post layout, and multiple completed views
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Aged fence section before long-run perimeter replacementLong line of new fence posts installed through the yardCompleted open-style wood fence across a large residential yardNew spaced-picket perimeter fence photographed at duskCompleted spaced-picket fence following a long property line

Carpentry · Before, progress, and completed

Long-run spaced-picket perimeter fence

An aged boundary was replaced with an extensive open-style wood fence running around a large residential yard. New posts and rails support evenly spaced vertical boards that preserve airflow and sightlines while clearly defining the property.

  • Project focus: large-yard perimeter replacement
  • Features shown: post layout, rails, spaced vertical boards, and access transitions
  • Photo record: original section, construction layout, and completed fence runs
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Paver walkway opened for new fence-post work beside a residential entranceNew wood post set beside a prepared walkway transitionReinforced wood gate frame during construction beside a brick homeCompleted reinforced gate and matching lattice-top fenceCompleted gate with diagonal wood bracing, black supports, and latch hardwareCompleted vertical-board fence with decorative lattice along the garden edge

Carpentry · Progress and completed

Lattice-top side-yard fence and reinforced gate

A narrow residential side yard was enclosed with a custom wood access gate and matching lattice-top fence. Post and footing work was fitted around the existing concrete entrance and paver walkway, while diagonal wood bracing, black corner supports, and secure latch hardware strengthen the finished gate.

  • Project focus: coordinated access, privacy, and garden-side enclosure
  • Features shown: post setting, framed gate, diagonal bracing, black supports, latch hardware, vertical boards, and lattice
  • Photo record: genuine site preparation, gate framing, and completed fence and gate views
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