Hammer and Trowel MKE

Just for fun a succulent shelf.

Back to furniture this week! A nice entryway table made of Elm, Black Walnut and Padauk.

Feeling like your kitchen has turned into a gingerbread house with all the trimmings but not the charm? Let's turn that sugar rush into a kitchen crush! We're all about giving you budget-friendly options. With this kitchen we treated the cabinets with a smooth, sprayed paint facelift, updated the backsplash, and swapped out old k***s for sleek, modern hardware. Say goodbye to cookie-cutter cabinets and hello to your dream kitchen.

The new space is ready to be built out. Here’s to new endeavors.

Transforming this laundry room to include a space for the kids and their things while making the laundry area more efficient. One more day and this will be done!

🌟Transform Your Closet into a Chic Mudroom!🌟

Before: A cluttered, underused closet.
After: A stylish, organized mudroom tailored for your family.

Our process begins with a personal consultation to understand your style and needs. We then design, build, and install ensuring the upgrade is durable and complements your home's aesthetic.

Enjoy the benefits of a neat and organized entryway, efficient use of space, and an upgrade that adds value to your home. Message us today!

A nice built in desk really turned this room from a space that was just functional to an enjoyable office.

Whether it’s cost, time or one of many other reasons a refresh is a good alternative to a remodel. Refinishing or painting the existing cabinets and new countertops can make a huge improvement to a dated kitchen.

Having the day off of school gave me a little one on one time in the shop with T

I’m not sure why you would call sawdust man glitter. I’d call it proof of a productive day.

Today is a combination of new school track saw and an old school hinge jig to hang this stack of doors.

I started a fun restoration project today on this mid century modern dresser. Repairing the peeling veneer and sanding down the old finish that was very sunbleached.

Thank you to all of you who have supported my business and helped me grow over the past four years! I'm excited for the projects this next year will bring my way.

Finished up this custom hood just in time for Christmas dinner! Painted to match the kitchen and a 5” x80” strip of brass at the bottom and 1” at the top. I patinated to match the rest of the kitchen hardware. This is another project I got to step back and just enjoy after I installed it.

Final coat of white went on today. An 80” long by 4” wide strip of antiqued brass will trim out the bottom of this hood once it’s installed.

Just finished up this fireplace remodel. A nice MCM designed mantel in black walnut with a very large format (24”x 48”)ceramic tile. I’m very happy with how this turned out!

This walnut mantel turned out great! The large format tile is really going to finish this fireplace off.

It has been a year and I am still in love with this vanity!

Laying down spray lacquer on this custom walnut mantel today. This finish really makes the wood pop!

A simple backsplash can really add to a kitchen.

This custom bar I built is just waiting on the granite counter install. The soft close drawer slides can hold some significant weight so the customer can store their liquor bottles for a cleaner look. And the beer frig is 👌

Albert visited my shop and showed us all how it's done! Clearly his little toy drill doesn't cut it anymore.

The balance of building a business and raising two amazing kids can be tough, but it's moments like these that make it all worth it.

“Floating” black walnut shelves were made to replace some ikea style shelves. Scribing 2 sides to the wall of a 90 year old home took a little finesse.

I’m super excited with how this bungalow build turned out. The built in shelves and electric fireplace really add to the room. The red oak top was stained to match the existing wood and was spot on.

I’m stoked over how this project turned out! My customer needed built in storage and a mantle surround for their new electric fireplace. The hand scribed edge around the trim was the trickiest, and it fits perfect 👌🏼

Day one of installing my first of 2 custom faux fireplaces. 4 shelves an electric insert and an 11 foot red oak top to finish this custom build.

I've set up shop in a new space and am maximizing my production setup. I've got a built-in fireplace mantel painted & drying, and am building another in tandem.

Those spring cabin-fever induced projects are starting to schedule out. Connect with me to get yours on my calendar soon!