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Too much Tree House Project?

Happy Holidays from Pioneering Project Management, LLC!

So 2020...what a year. Pioneering PM decided back in March to suspend nearly all indoor projects in order to do our part in keeping ourselves and our customers safe. That left Pioneering PM spending a lot of time at home this year, and while we are extremely grateful for our health and the privilege to spend so much time with family, this year did leave lot of idle tools laying around. So my wife and I decided back in April to build the classic treehouse this summer...all...by...ourselves. Needless to say, it kind of got out of hand.

After quite a bit of time creating plans, revising plans, adding to plans, scrapping plans, re-creating plans, modifying plans during construction, and finalizing plans, here is the result as of the end of 2020. There is plenty left to do in 2021 both inside and out, but here is where the project stands as of December, 2020. Spending the summer/fall "in the trees" was an experience that my family and I will never forget, and for that alone, I've found a really big silver lining within 2020.

Happy Holidays and let's hope 2021 brings much better times for all of us.

Special thanks to the following companies:

www.treehousesupplies.com (treehouse specialty hardware supplier)

www.1timeconstruction.com/ (roof shingles and vinyl siding installation,....as Pioneering PM doesn't know how to do roof shingling or siding)

www.davey.com (consultations on tree care & maintenance)

Custom-made Poplar Wall Cubby Shelf Project. The Customers asked for a custom-made wall "cubby" shelf for extra storage. Pioneering PM worked up a quick hand-drawn design, and the customers approved. The hand-made solid wood shelf has adjustable cubby dividers and plenty of hooks for added convenience. A Natural clear top coat is all that was desired in order to allow for the Medina County Poplar to be enjoyed for years to come. Thanks again (and Congrats again!) to you now THREE customers for letting Pioneering PM help. Hope she likes it!

Salon Remodel Project. Pioneering PM was asked to help contribute to the remodel of Salon Artistry, and heartily accepted. After a few days of assembling cabinetry, creating custom shelving, curtain hardware hanging, table and chair assembly, wall anchoring, lighting replacement, picture hanging, and miscellaneous repairs and replacements, this remodeling project made the entire location look brand new. The Salon's owner, Laurie, couldn't have been more enthusiastic and helpful too, along with having a great sense of design. This project was completed in a crunch, over a single weekend, in order to minimize any downtime for the salon, and worked out great! I can't wait to work with you all again!

A New (and kind of revisiting an Old) Flooring Project. Some recent customers loved their luxury vinyl plank flooring in their foyer/kitchen so much that they wanted to replace their hallway carpeting with a continuation of the same flooring. Pioneering PM originally installed the luxury vinyl plank flooring about a year ago, and was able, after removing the old carpeting, to splice the new flooring with the existing flooring, creating a seamless finish from foyer to hallway. Custom installed thresholds into the laundry room/bathroom/bedrooms finished off the installation. These customers are delighted with their new floor, and frankly are a delight to work for too! Looking forward to the next project!

Earth Day 2019 Project. What better way to celebrate Earth Day than to do a little "light" tree planting. This repeat customer asked Pioneering Project Management, LLC for a first: to do some yard work. Pioneering PM (reluctantly) agreed, and helped plant 6 6'-8' Thuja Plicata "Green Giants", 2 5' Witch Hazels, and 2 Calycanthus "Aphrodite" shrubs, along with some "light" mulching. Nice day, great customers, and a good way to celebrate Earth Day 2019.

Custom Made Live-Edge Wood Projects built to your specifications! I will build to your size and wood specifications and even install your custom-made items in your home! Made with wood grown in Northeast Ohio, and milled onsite at Pioneering Project Management, LLC! Contact me for more info and availability.

Pictured are two custom-made live-edge boot racks, one made with cherry, and the other made with spalted maple.

A fun Door Installation project! The customer wanted to install/replace a few doors in her beautiful home. The full-length frosted glass Pantry door required some finesse to installed into the over-sized opening, but turned out very nice (pic shows before door/chair molding was finished). An antique 1/2 glass solid wood door was cut-to-size and installed as an entry to the kitchen (pic shows before we replaced the door molding). The retired home owner plans to stencil a frosted welcoming message after she paints all of these doors/molding (even those not pictured). Thank you again for letting Pioneering PM help, and I look forward to the next project!

A rewarding project: Craftsman-style replacement exterior door for a very unique Craftsman-style home. It was a pleasure to help these new parents replace an old, beat-up rear exterior door with a new steel solid 6-light craftsman-style door. It was an immediate increase in security, energy efficiency, and style, especially with the new antique bronze handle/deadbolt. Thanks to Rebecca and Jeff for letting PPM help with the home improvement!

Quick Closet Renovation Project. These homeowners wanted an upgraded closet with the ability to adjust their shelves & clothes rods whenever they would like. They proposed this adjustable closet system, and Pioneering PM installed it to their specifications. A quick and easy upgrade with nice stylish finishes, and the ability to easily add drawers, new shelves, shoe racks, or other add-ons whenever the homeowners would like to do so in the future.

Here's an example of how to quickly update your laundry room. Take a little luxury vinyl tile and have it installed in an afternoon. This particular laundry room took less than 3 boxes of this particular luxury vinyl flooring, making this project surprisingly affordable too. Durable, warm to the touch, and pleasing to the eye, ask Pioneering PM how you could have luxury vinyl tile installed in just a single day too.

A new Laundry Room Floor Project. These homeowners wanted a sleek stone look for their old worn laundry room floor. Pioneering PM installed this luxury vinyl plank flooring that immediately transformed the look, feel, and even sound level of their laundry room. Installed in less than one full day, these customers now have a new and improved area to come in from the garage and can now do their laundry in peace and increased quiet.

Quick Door Frame Repair Project. These repeat customers needed a quick fix to their garage door after their 4-legged companion had gotten a little too excited to go outside once or twice. Pioneering Project Management, LLC was up to the task. The door frame had to be modified to accept a new piece of custom-cut framing for the repair, along with the installation new weatherstripping. Pioneering PM then reinstalled the molding, caulked and puttied all nail holes, and wrapped up this quick fix. Great to work with these customers again in their beautiful new home (love that backyard pool area!), and can't wait for the next project!