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KUHN CONSTRUCTION: SOMETIMES KNOWN AS PAW PAW AND GRANDMA

We have two beautiful daughters who have given us five fabulous grandkids. Two of those grands are in
Wisconsin. Rick and I recently traveled north to spend a couple of days with Abbie and her girls. Chris,
our son-in-law, was only there a short time and then had to leave on a business trip. Our main reason
for going was to see Samantha, age 4, sing with her church choir. Abbie is the director and also sings
in the adult choir at their church, Peace Lutheran in Waunakee WI. We had two opportunities to see
Sam sing, first in church Sunday morning when they did a great rendition of “This Little Light of Mine”
and then in the afternoon they had a parish wide talent show and we got to see Sam sing again and see
Abbie sing with her choir. It was great fun and good entertainment and we were so proud of both of
them. Little Miss Avery sat on Paw Paw’s lap and enjoyed the show too. Paw Paw even helped Abbie
with a little building project on the girl’s playhouse. A great visit even if it was only two days.

 

 

From forgotten to loved | St. Louis Home Remodeler

Once there was a house near Tower Grove Park in St. Louis, MO that was crumbling and forgotten. Plaster was falling, floors were rotting and windows were broken. Until one day a sweet family saw its potential, bought it and immediately hired us to bring it back to life.

I know it doesn't even look like the same spaces, but they are. It's been a LONG road of a renovation but we are finally finished and the family has moved in! We're so glad this house gets a chance at life again!

Getting ready for deck weather! | St. Louis Deck Contractor

We've been working with this client for quite some time on several projects and currently are in phase three doing their back deck. I'm only mentioning this because the "before" photos are from July of 2010... hence the lush greenery! It's been so great watching this incredible CWE home come to life as the current home owners make changes to help it fit their everyday living.

In case you're curious, phase one was roof, siding, gutters, tuckpointing and various other small exterior repairs. Phase two was remodeling the third floor, phase three is the back deck (our current project), phase four is the front porch and phase five is their master bath remodel. Whew! It's a lot of work at one home but luckily our guys are SO happy working there! The fresh coffee the home owners treat them too every morning might be a contributing factor! HA!

Truly, it has been such a pleasure working for this couple!

Here are a few before and "during" photos of phase three, the back deck. Finished photos will come this summer once it's green and decorated again!

Hanging out with Avery.

Rick and his youngest granddaughter...

A finished kitchen remodel | St. Louis Kitchen Renovator

I have some finished projects coming your way soon! It's exciting to see homes transform before your eyes! This was the most kitchen remodel we've done and it turned out beautifully! The homeowner is happy too which is truly all that matters!

I'm going to post the BEFOER and AFTER shots so you can really see how it was transformed!

When a car drives through your house... Kuhn to the rescue! | St. Louis General Contractor

Recently there was a pretty major car accident at one of our client's homes. Somehow (we have never heard details) a person drove their car over the curb, through the front yard and UP onto their front porch straight into their house! Can you even imagine? The craziest part for us is that this is the second client to have this happen to them in Webster!

Here are some shots the home owners took the night it happened...

We're not finished yet but here is some progress!

New stucco, a fixed front door, new steps, etc. Things are taking shape and starting to feel like home again I'm sure! Can you imagine someone crashing into your home like that? We're so glad we have been able to help!

Lunch with Gussie.

Once a month MJ takes off for lunch with her mom's best friend Roberta (Grandma Berta to my kids) and her grade school Sunday school teacher, Mrs. Augusta Feehan (Gussie). Last month I got to go and I quickly snapped a shot of the three of them. Gussie, on the left, is 105 and Berta, in the wheelchair, is 96.

We both love and adore them... such a blessing to our lives. Especially Roberta who has been like my Grandma since I was born.

Again, it's nice to work for a family business where you can take a few hours out of your work week to encourage relationships with such incredible women.

Cookie baking day.

Oh the joys of a family business! Makes it super easy to take a day off work and bake Christmas cookies!

We took the kids out of school (it's easy when the oldest is in first grade!) and had a great day baking! Of course PawPaw had to keep the business running but us girls had a blast keeping up a tradition that started when I was a little girl!

Saying goodbye to a good friend.

Last week I went with my dad to the STL airport to say goodbye to Stephen and Lillian Dokolo. Stephen was here a few years ago as a seminary student and our family got to know him while he attended our church. He and Rick bonded quickly because of Rick's trip to his town of Lui in Southern Sudan (they knew people in common and had lots to talk about!) and ended up dear friends. Stephen was here for a few years and then went home where he became the current Episcopal Bishop of the Discese of Lui in Southern Sudan. He and his beautiful wife, Lillian, got to come back here a few weeks ago for a visit and it was so amazing to see him again and to meet Lillian!

A group of people met to wish them well and pray for their long journey back home...

It was sad to say goodbye but so amazing to know what a blessing they are to the chuches in Lui!

God speed friends.

Wish you were here.

I just got this photo texted to me by my dad.

Nice huh?

He and my mom are celebrating their wedding anniversary on a lake this week and I hope they're truly enjoying the fresh air and time to relax! They SO deserve it!