Barry Bush
After the Electricians
I first saw this Powelton Village house shortly after the current owners purchased it. I learned that their electricians had to re-wire...
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We let our work do the talking.
The projects below are real deep dives into the high-quality work we do for our clients daily.
Barry Bush
Jun 14, 20211 min read
7 Days in One Room
I am still shocked that it took two of us 7 days to fully repair this room. It was a herculean effort to remove the wallpaper, repair...
Barry Bush
Feb 15, 20211 min read
Entire House in West Philadelphia
I know that it’s been a long time since my last post. Working during the pandemic has been difficult with all of the expected safety...
Barry Bush
Jun 18, 20201 min read
Complete House In Fairmount
This was one of my first calls since we were allowed to return to work. They had an electrician rewire the house, and he left many holes...
Barry Bush
May 29, 20201 min read
Old House in Powelton Village
In February of 2020, this homeowners and I planned for us to start this work on April 1 while they were in Australia for the month. Then...
Barry Bush
Mar 11, 20201 min read
A Room In West Philadelphia
I usually post before and after photos of our work, but this one was difficult. Besides the water damage on the ceiling and a door, a...
Barry Bush
Feb 6, 20201 min read
Big New House
I did some painting for these people when they bought their last house. As their family expanded, they decided to buy a big new house...
Barry Bush
Dec 10, 20191 min read
Kitchen and Dining Room
It took about 30 years for this couple to decide to paint their kitchen, and it was a difficult one. It looked rather straightforward...
Barry Bush
Nov 9, 20191 min read
Wallpaper Removal
This is a quick post. The wallpaper in this living room was beautiful and in great shape, but the home owners did not like it. They...
Barry Bush
Oct 9, 20191 min read
The Kitchen
This homeowner bought a house and had to immediately tear out the kitchen. A soffit, cabinets, countertop, and most of the appliances...
Barry Bush
Sep 27, 20191 min read
Full House
Several times a year I have the opportunity to work with the great general contractor Buckminster Green. This group is the most...
Barry Bush
Sep 10, 20191 min read
A Big One In Kensington
I have to admit that when I get a call to do a job like this one, I get excited. I was asked to “de-wallpaper, fix minor cosmetic issues...
Barry Bush
Aug 7, 20191 min read
Adding Style and Color
I received a call from someone in a 4 unit condo in South Philadelphia. We walked though his unit and talked about the details. Then he...
Barry Bush
Apr 28, 20191 min read
It All Started with Air Conditioning
The new owners of this 1925 West Philadelphia house knew that they were going to install air conditioning before they moved in. They...
Barry Bush
Apr 3, 20191 min read
Water & Wallpaper Don’t Mix
I received a call from this homeowner shortly after their roof leaked and damaged their ceilings and walls. The walls were covered with...
Barry Bush
Feb 24, 20191 min read
Three Recent Projects
Based on the timing of when we finish a project or other logistics, I cannot always get good photos of the projects we do. Following are...
Barry Bush
Jan 26, 20192 min read
HOUSE IN WEST PHILADELPHIA
The owners of this house painted it themselves over 10 years ago shortly after they moved in. Not only did their taste in color change,...
Barry Bush
Dec 6, 20181 min read
A Room In Fitler Sq
I occasionally get a call from the wonderful interior designers at Kaminski + Pew to work on one of their projects. They are doing a...
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