A.M.Carter Construction Incorporated

" Adrian, thanks again for the tour ( of the Perry House )-I was really impressed! You've turned that house into a gorgeous living space with modern conveniences plus a real sensitivity to the original elements that help make it unique. Awesome job! "

Our Mission
Catering to the particular needs of renovation clientele in the Triangle area and , in line with our ongoing comittment to green technologies ; EPA and NC Certified Lead Paint Renovators for lead-safe renovation of homes built prior to 1978 .

NEW for 2011!! certified solar thermal systems installation specialist for Heliodyne HPAK products. www.heliodyne.com.

A.M.Carter Construction Incorporated is a licensed and insured residential renovation company specialising in high end custom kitchens, baths and additions working either independently or under the direction of an architect. We also renovate historical homes with an eye toward maintaining as much original content as possible.

Incorporated in North Carolina since 1994, we have built everything from custom homes to whole house remodels as well as everything in between, whether small or large. Since 2004 the focus has been on custom interior upfits most especially in kitchens and master suites ( including those built on as additions). We also offer home maintenance evaluations, troubleshooting diagnoses, pre-construction consultations, energy efficiency analyses and systems installations of all types. Starting 2011 we will be renovating historic homes in Durham and surrounding areas.

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Organize your home improvement files. Review warranties and product manuals to check on recommended maintenance for furnaces, equipment, appliances and tools. Mark your calendar to track scheduled upkeep and service.

Inspect furniture, cabinets and vanities for loose knobs, pulls and hinges. Tighten or repair as necessary. Lubricate squeaky door hinges with lightweight machine oil. Free sticky doors by trimming edges or shimming hinges with thin pieces of cardboard.

Fix squeaks in floors and stairs by applying weight to the area (having a partner stand on it works) and driving an 8d or 12d galvanized finish nail through the flooring into a floor joist or stringer. If you have access to the floor from underneath, glue and screw backs to the floor or treads and to the joist or stringer.

Look for bargains on discontinued appliances and tools. Before buying, make sure that warranties are valid. Make a room-by-room inventory of everything in your house.

In the event of fire, flood or other disaster, it will be important in filing an insurance claim. Photographs or video of your possessions can also be helpful.

Don't close vents to crawl spaces. If you live where pipes can freeze and the floor becomes very cold, insulate pipes and under the floor. Vents play an important role in contolling condesation beneath a house. Learn more about preventing frozen pipes...

Double-check insulation around exterior pipes that are exposed to freezing weather to be certain that water cannot seep under the insulation.

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