San Francisco Victorian
John Clarke Mills
Outside of my full time job as an entrepreneurial software engineer I restore this old 1890's Victorian located in the Haight Ashbury neighborhood of San Francisco. Its another job onto itself but fortunately there are no deadlines and money on the line which allows me to relax and do what I do best, build.
Recent Posts
restoration, dining room
Dining Room Hutch Finished
By John Clarke Mills on Oct 07, 2012
Four years ago we started the dinning room project but it wasn’t until recently that we finally installed the glass shelving. We went with glass because it allows the light to illuminate everything and not... Continue reading
general, restoration, library, parlor
Custom Double Hung Window Replacement
By John Clarke Mills on Jul 19, 2012
If your home is anywhere near as old as mine you know that windows are the biggest factor in energy loss. In the summer they let in heat and too much UV light and in... Continue reading
gardening, deck patio & porch
Mid-Century Backyard Project Complete
By John Clarke Mills on Mar 13, 2012
After four weeks the project has finally come to a close. Adam Wooley and his crew did an incredible job and the finished project looks spectacular. The finishing touches and attention to detail really show... Continue reading
gardening, deck patio & porch
Backyard Nearing Completion
By John Clarke Mills on Feb 19, 2012
Well the project is running a little behind schedule but these things happen. We’re designing details on the fly and have packed a lot into this little space. As you can the blue slate patio... Continue reading
gardening, deck patio & porch
Stone and Pergola Work Continue
By John Clarke Mills on Feb 10, 2012
We’re about two weeks into the backyard project and nearing the home stretch. Adam Wooley and his team are making quick work of the job. As you can see, the benches are going in as... Continue reading
gardening, deck patio & porch
Backyard Foundation Completed
By John Clarke Mills on Jan 31, 2012
Its only day four here on the project and Adam, Sean, Jorge, and Fidel from Wooley Landscapes have made a huge dent the in workload. Their attention to detail and pride in this project is... Continue reading
gardening, deck patio & porch
Breaking Ground on the Backyard
By John Clarke Mills on Jan 26, 2012
After three years and a few false starts we have finally gotten around to focusing on the backyard. We have had many ideas over the past few years but it wasn’t until we hired Adam... Continue reading
how to, preservation
Repairing Plaster Crown Molding
By John Clarke Mills on Nov 01, 2011
If you’re saying to yourself “that doesn’t look like plaster”, then you’re right. Its air dry clay that I bought from the art supply store. Long story short, while we were rewiring our overhead chandelier... Continue reading
home office
Victorian Library Complete
By John Clarke Mills on Aug 29, 2011
After nine straight days of work the library is finally complete. We haven’t yet found a chandelier or sourced the wallpaper but that didn’t stop us from inviting our friends over and celebrating. For the... Continue reading
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