https://www.ajdesigned.com/about daily 0.75 2019-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e0298946c3c41850139b61/1491969450939-E4QWFG442PF7G49F735A/image-asset.jpeg about - team thomas + james https://www.ajdesigned.com/ajdzombiehouseflip daily 0.75 2018-02-09 https://www.ajdesigned.com/contact daily 0.75 2017-10-12 https://www.ajdesigned.com/designedexperiments daily 0.75 2017-06-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e0298946c3c41850139b61/1508472742804-ED0JEPDI8WATEMWDY7GI/rhino_dex_logo_final.jpg designed experiments https://www.ajdesigned.com/designedexperiments/and-were-back-again-soooooo-we-fired-the-last monthly 0.5 2017-06-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e0298946c3c41850139b61/1498831032815-ZAYI0XCRPBO2NEUEPAHE/tumblr_ooo1qd3fGb1taua2po1_1280.jpg designed experiments - out with the old.... again And we’re back… again. Soooooo we fired the last mason, another got fired before he even started but hey… we got a new one and we’re plastering walls. Told ya; there’s only so much BS I’ll tolerate before I terminate. (at 500 Chaguanas) https://www.ajdesigned.com/designedexperiments/facebook-reminded-me-of-what-i-was-doing-a-year monthly 0.5 2017-06-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e0298946c3c41850139b61/1498831032391-0T6W95QZ7S2KVOWRZOU9/tumblr_ooga8vlAon1taua2po1_1280.jpg designed experiments - flashbacks Facebook reminded me of what I was doing a year ago today. At that time, I thought getting all my products ready for my first Upcycled sale was stress. Fast forward one year later to managing a construction project in T&T https://www.ajdesigned.com/designedexperiments/all-building-approvals-received-lets-hope-we monthly 0.5 2017-06-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e0298946c3c41850139b61/1498831032564-AZMY45OXJY6ERGNI58CK/tumblr_ony6gjYb7b1taua2po1_1280.jpg designed experiments - new things on the horizon All building approvals received. Let’s hope we could get construction started this summer. #ajdesigned #foundationtofinish #newconstruction #architect #caribbeanrealestate #provsconstruction #tobago (at Bacolet) https://www.ajdesigned.com/designedexperiments/while-we-wait-for-the-new-masons-to-start-on monthly 0.5 2017-06-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e0298946c3c41850139b61/1498831032523-145EOMNN4BJEX973OZ2M/tumblr_onw57q7jEA1taua2po1_1280.jpg designed experiments - electrical and plumbing While we wait for the new masons to start on Monday, let’s get all the electrical and plumbing services roughed in. #jaderenovation #architecture #provsconstruction #caribbeanrealestate #trinidad (at 500 Chaguanas) https://www.ajdesigned.com/designedexperiments/1-bedroom-apt-398-sq-ft-definitely-qualifies-as monthly 0.5 2017-06-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e0298946c3c41850139b61/1498831032611-Q95ZOL10Y0619W578R1O/tumblr_onixy2inE11taua2po1_1280.jpg designed experiments - tiny living 1 bedroom apt @ 398 sq ft definitely qualifies as Tiny living. #halfwaythere #smallspaceliving #provsconstruction #caribbeanrealestate #architecture #trinidad #jaderenovation (at 500 Chaguanas) https://www.ajdesigned.com/designedexperiments/windows-to-the-sky-sliding-clerestory-windows-in monthly 0.5 2017-06-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e0298946c3c41850139b61/1498831032469-YZXBM43DER24NB1AESPW/tumblr_one4e4lbA91taua2po1_1280.jpg designed experiments - look to the sky Windows to the sky. Sliding clerestory windows in the main house will boost cross ventilation across the living room as well as provide even northern daylight for the space. #jaderenovation #caribbeanrealestate #provsconstruction #trinidad #architecture #smallspaceliving (at 500 Chaguanas) https://www.ajdesigned.com/designedexperiments/checking-out-floor-tiles-with-the-friendly-folks monthly 0.5 2017-06-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e0298946c3c41850139b61/1498831032475-C2I2CENADLDKVVJOSICC/tumblr_ondxsvGn6r1taua2po1_1280.jpg designed experiments - beautiful "wood" plank tiles Checking out floor tiles with the friendly folks at Interior Harmony, Long Circular. 48" plank tiles are just damn sexy. #jaderenovation #smallspaceliving #architecture #trinidad #provsconstruction #caribbeanrealestate (at Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago) https://www.ajdesigned.com/designedexperiments/door-selection-bedroom-and-bathroom-doors-half monthly 0.5 2017-06-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e0298946c3c41850139b61/1498831032520-5FV39VIRW2KFS5VFCCS8/tumblr_ondmhfxJ5I1taua2po1_1280.jpg designed experiments - doors: half or full? that is the question Door selection: Bedroom and bathroom doors. Half glass or full? Don’t be afraid to use glass doors in small spaces to share light and create depth between spaces even when the door is closed. #jaderenovation #smallspaceliving #architecture #trinidad #provsconstruction #caribbeanrealestate #smallspaceliving https://www.ajdesigned.com/designedexperiments/taking-shape-8-feet-of-windows-in-a-10-foot monthly 0.5 2017-06-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e0298946c3c41850139b61/1498831032469-0QEVVSPR6KD6LBN82AP1/tumblr_on8ajkJKFT1taua2po1_1280.jpg designed experiments - the new addition Taking shape. 8 feet of windows in a 10 foot living room. That’s one way to make a small space feel more open. #jaderenovation #architecture #trinidad #provsconstruction #caribbeanrealestate #smallspaceliving (at 500 Chaguanas) https://www.ajdesigned.com/designedexperiments/the-view-from-the-front-door-of-the-main-house monthly 0.5 2017-06-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e0298946c3c41850139b61/1498831035716-JOPBS5B56HROI03L0H4F/tumblr_omzaz9UPyK1taua2po1_1280.jpg designed experiments - main beam form work The view from the front door of the main house. the block work in the background I fondly call the Tetris baths. The original HDC ugly/wasteful shower with separate toilet room and a sink in the corridor is now two L-shaped bathrooms: a more compact shared bath and brand new en Suite. I now pronounce you, 3 bedroom/2 bath. #jaderenovation #provsconstruction #trinidad #architecture (at 500 Chaguanas) https://www.ajdesigned.com/designedexperiments/cant-turn-your-back-for-a-second-forgot-to monthly 0.5 2017-06-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e0298946c3c41850139b61/1498831035986-9LB2HSKREM4HZWVFFBFZ/tumblr_omz9qlW1gG1taua2po1_1280.jpg designed experiments - cracks! Can’t turn your back for a second Forgot to confirm that the guys had a plan in place to keep the concrete damp over night, to make sure it didn’t dry out too fast. They didn’t. These are probably the result of poor vibration and not enough moisture during the first 12 of curing. They aren’t life threatening at all, just ugly. Good thing we’re tiling. But extra steps will have to be taken to make sure the cracks don’t show thru. Boooooooo #jaderenovation #architecture #provsconstruction #trinidad #caribbeanrealestate (at 500 Chaguanas) https://www.ajdesigned.com/designedexperiments/the-pour-jaderenovation-provsconstruction monthly 0.5 2017-06-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e0298946c3c41850139b61/1498831035945-NGXVVPGIXK739SGRPJJ8/tumblr_omvivdxuUA1taua2po1_1280.jpg designed experiments - the pour The pour. #jaderenovation #provsconstruction #architecture #trinidad # (at 500 Chaguanas) https://www.ajdesigned.com/designedexperiments/concrete-pump-in-place-waiting-for-the-concrete monthly 0.5 2017-06-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e0298946c3c41850139b61/1498831036140-KNLFYGYVT23YKVT43QOH/tumblr_omvfgiVdOL1taua2po1_1280.jpg designed experiments - how cool is this? Concrete pump in place. Waiting for the concrete supply truck. #jaderenovation #provsconstruction #architecture #trinidad (at 500 Chaguanas) https://www.ajdesigned.com/designedexperiments/oh-yeah-we-hired-a-new-plumber-notice-the-waste monthly 0.5 2017-06-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e0298946c3c41850139b61/1498831037984-9B6AUYH3IW6BW2E7KXH3/tumblr_omurel10Kh1taua2po1_1280.jpg designed experiments - in with the new Oh yeah. We hired a new plumber. Notice the waste line is now COMPLETELY under the thickness of the floor slab, not a ½" or 2" under the surface. Lesson: if you are not happy with the job someone is doing, don’t spend your money keeping them around to screw up the job. Plenty of fish and all that… #jaderenovation #provsconstruction #architecture #trinidad (at 500 Chaguanas) https://www.ajdesigned.com/designedexperiments/form-work-and-reinforcement-done-inspection monthly 0.5 2017-06-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e0298946c3c41850139b61/1498831036325-2XPL7BXMSW9OWJVG990U/tumblr_omtnu6qjKS1taua2po1_1280.jpg designed experiments - industrial sized vibrator. yeah. seriously Form work and reinforcement: done. Inspection: passed. Concrete vibrator: holy check 10 minutes of this and your arm is noodle-city. Bring on the concrete truck because we are ready to cast! See you tomorrow! #jaderenovation #provsconstruction #architecture #construction #trinidad (at Edinburgh 500 Chaguanas) https://www.ajdesigned.com/designedexperiments/week-one-is-over-meeting-with-the-building monthly 0.5 2017-06-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e0298946c3c41850139b61/1498831036996-V89B989JI15XHRJ5A4U2/tumblr_ompn0eh7Rr1taua2po1_1280.jpg designed experiments - ready for inspection Week one is over. Meeting with the building inspector tomorrow then it’s time for concrete truck #jaderenovation #provsconstruction #architecture #trinidad # (at 500 Chaguanas) https://www.ajdesigned.com/designedexperiments/getting-the-slab-ready-always-be-sure-to-prepare monthly 0.5 2017-03-08 https://www.ajdesigned.com/designedexperiments/thats-how-you-grout-a-wall-solid-pour-your monthly 0.5 2017-06-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e0298946c3c41850139b61/1498831037270-4VQPRAJ68GY1RSDFD6ZN/tumblr_omf2de0HoG1taua2po1_1280.jpg designed experiments - sheer wall construction That’s how you grout a wall solid! Pour your mortar Every two rows. Leave about an inch from the top of the block so that your next pour interlocks into this one. #jaderenovation #provsconstruction #architecture #construction #trinidad (at 500 Chaguanas) https://www.ajdesigned.com/designedexperiments/surgical-demolition-were-taking-the-wall-apart monthly 0.5 2017-06-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e0298946c3c41850139b61/1498831037122-NJHINKD5IIIUDFUO0Z5L/tumblr_ome9wy95Iv1taua2po1_1280.jpg designed experiments - surgical demolition Surgical demolition. We’re taking the wall apart block by block so we could reuse them. #jaderenovation #savethatmoney #architecture #construction #trinidad (at 500 Chaguanas) https://www.ajdesigned.com/designedexperiments/to-get-that-coveted-open-concept-living monthly 0.5 2017-06-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e0298946c3c41850139b61/1498831039532-CJFPPQVCRW726J12L71G/tumblr_ome6bi6pqm1taua2po1_1280.jpg designed experiments - FUBAR! To get that coveted open concept living room/kitchen we have to put in a new mason beam atop this wall. The problem is the wall was build like sh!t TWICE! that’s why we had to get rid of the last guy and start anew. #ajdesigned #jaderenovation (at 500 Chaguanas) https://www.ajdesigned.com/designedexperiments/the-project-not-finished-we-buildinstill-follow monthly 0.5 2017-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e0298946c3c41850139b61/1498831040034-32AVDQNQRW2EE8TP2KF3/tumblr_om5vx466Rp1taua2po1_1280.jpg designed experiments The project not finished… we buildin'still! Follow the progress with tips and things to look out from a pro vs. construction #provsconstruction #ajdesigned #jaderenovation https://www.ajdesigned.com/designedexperiments/show-someone-how-they-light-up-your-life-this monthly 0.5 2016-11-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e0298946c3c41850139b61/1498831039944-WS5EE4V0NDD0TPZX4SYX/tumblr_oge6hszoLc1taua2po1_1280.jpg designed experiments Show someone how they light up your life this holiday season with one of these unique, handcrafted lamps. Designed and assembled in T&T Upcycled Bottle Lamps are made with reclaimed wine jugs. Lamp shades and electrical components are all brand new.  With 20 feet of cord, you can as much as you need to reach a far wall outlet, or keep it all in the bottle for added drama.  Ask about getting a custom lamp. Pick your a cord and lamp shade to suit your decor. Also available as branded corporate gifts  https://www.ajdesigned.com/designedexperiments/pvc-008-an-open-window-there-are-countless monthly 0.5 2016-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e0298946c3c41850139b61/1498831040110-5GSBC1QBSIIG4FU3HK2R/tumblr_og6xv3XgCA1taua2po2_1280.jpg designed experiments https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e0298946c3c41850139b61/1498831039992-F3QQHOJGR29W6BLWSVXL/tumblr_og6xv3XgCA1taua2po1_1280.jpg designed experiments https://www.ajdesigned.com/designedexperiments/007-watch-your-orientation-pay-attention-to-which monthly 0.5 2016-10-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e0298946c3c41850139b61/1498831040434-UG4KR0B5R099292ALLO8/tumblr_of3cpkvs021taua2po1_1280.jpg designed experiments 007 Watch Your Orientation Pay attention to which way is north on your site, it can begin to inform the best ways to arrange your spaces in your new home. https://www.ajdesigned.com/designedexperiments/pvc-006-grow-food-not-lawns-additional-ideas-to monthly 0.5 2016-09-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e0298946c3c41850139b61/1498831041164-7XORSE8JDHDB355GUDVI/tumblr_odyzwdw84Q1taua2po1_1280.jpg designed experiments pvc 006 grow food, not lawns additional ideas to research: www.growfoodnotlawn.com, urban gardening, square foot gardening, container gardeng https://www.ajdesigned.com/designedexperiments/pvc005-hold-your-water-stormwater-runoff monthly 0.5 2016-09-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e0298946c3c41850139b61/1498831041223-E975NW5E99ZLVH57GCIJ/tumblr_odkwjgERUG1taua2po1_1280.jpg designed experiments pvc005 hold your water Stormwater runoff awareness https://www.ajdesigned.com/designedexperiments/004-respect-the-boundaries monthly 0.5 2016-09-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e0298946c3c41850139b61/1498831041438-4PPA8M1PYD2PIQ1LDPBW/tumblr_od9f2aMKNU1taua2po1_1280.jpg designed experiments 004 respect the boundaries https://www.ajdesigned.com/designedexperiments/003-honour-the-code monthly 0.5 2016-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e0298946c3c41850139b61/1498831042786-MPWI8XAO38DZABBLC5VS/tumblr_od1quo6Mog1taua2po1_1280.jpg designed experiments 003 honour the code https://www.ajdesigned.com/designedexperiments/002-know-your-budget monthly 0.5 2016-09-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e0298946c3c41850139b61/1498831043388-66F0HESRD43LAQV6Y7YL/tumblr_od1qtjYSsN1taua2po1_1280.jpg designed experiments 002 know your budget https://www.ajdesigned.com/designedexperiments/pro-vs-construction-001-any-fool-with-a-power monthly 0.5 2016-08-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e0298946c3c41850139b61/1498831044630-47U17931UWV00DF8KJME/tumblr_oc6jkbDuR01taua2po1_1280.jpg designed experiments Pro vs Construction #001 Any fool with a power tool can but call themselves a contractor and damn near anyone can submit plans for building approval. Reality Check: this means that most are inadequately trained, con-men, garden variety lazy idiots or some combination of the above. Don’t assume they know what they are doing because you don’t. 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