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Had enough rain?
Below is a picture of the street where I live - Chevy Chase St off Lakeview Blvd.
This is normally considered a low lying area but after one of those extreme downpours we had recently it was totally flooded.
It's definitely not the ideal time of the year to do foundation work but rain or shine, we will keep on building!
I love Summer but I'm looking forward to some Fall weather and of course, Football season!
Sincerely,
TJ Thornberry
TJ Thornberry
Thornberry Custom Builders Inc
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Homeowner Tips
This Old House...
Fix Household Problems Without Spending a Dime
Illustration: Adam Howling
Read through this article (by Megan Baker, writer for This Old House Magazine) and find easy solutions to every day challenges:
Squeaky Door
Slow Drain
Tarnished Copper
Creaky Floor
Stuck Window
Grimy Kitchen Vent Filter
For more information and to see the complete article go directly to This Old House website.
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HAPPENINGS:
September 4-5, 2015
Charlotte Desoto Building
Industry Association's
Third Annual
Inshore/Offshore
Fishing Tournament
Payouts: $14,625*!
For more info & registration form visit the Rockin' & Reelin' website
941-625-0804
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TJ Thornberry
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Thornberry Custom Builders, Inc.
Proud Recipient of:
CDBIA Builder of the Year Award
Big Brother of the Year Award
Gulf Shore Business Magazine
"Top Forty Under Forty"
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Future Builder's of America
2015 Advisory Chair
Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce
2013-2014 President
Charlotte DeSoto Building Industry Association
2009 President
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Affiliations:
Past President
Building Industry Oversight Committee
Past Chair
Industry Issues Committee - Past Chair
Charlotte Harbor Challenge Fishing Tournament
2013-2014 President
Charlotte County Chamber
Membership Committee Chair
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National Asso of Home Builders
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Leadership Charlotte, Class of 2010
Big Brothers Big Sisters of SW FL
Board Member
Boys & Girls Club of Charlotte County
Board Member
Habitat for Humanity - Builder's Blitz
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TJ Thomas Thornberry
Thornberry Custom Builders Inc.
20020 Veteran's Blvd Unit 2
Port Charlotte, FL 33954
Call: 941.815.0782
LIC#CBC1253881
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Newsletter published by Design Solutions of Charlotte County, Inc
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Another New Home Completed!
125 Berry St, Punta Gorda
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More homes to come next month!
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Our Specialty:
Modern Homes with
Historic Detail!
Over the past few months we've been describing the features and influences that create specific styles that are popular here in SW Florida.
Front Porch Styles for Your Historic Home
Historic-style homes like Craftsman, Bungalow, and Shotgun, are timeless. Whether you are renovating or considering a new build, you can incorporate details into the design of your porch to achieve the curb appeal you are looking for.
Craftsman style porches are works of art that are also functional living spaces. The Craftsman style home is a one- or two-story home that feature a front porch with open eaves that  overhang the facade. Some include exposed decorative beams and are supported by square columns on pedestal bases, typically of stone, and are narrow at the top and wider at the bottom. Some porches can extend the living space to include open trellis or pergolas. You may also find detailed brackets, stickwork, lattice work, or an ornamental triangle over the entrance.
The Bungalow style home's wide open front porch, built with rustic local materials and handcrafted details, expands the home's living  space and creates a sense of community. Like the Craftsman, the Bungalow style home was popular in the early part of the last century, however Bungalows are one- or one-and-a-half stories. Common features are deep overhanging eaves, exposed rafters with decorative brackets, and cobblestones or brick used for the porch columns.
Some say the Shotgun style home gave us the "southern porch." The large overhang of the porch is usually supported by decorative wood  brackets and provides for outdoor visiting. Shotgun style homes are typically one- or one-and-a-half stories and one room wide, with the rooms lined up one behind the other. These homes typically have a narrow gable front with a wide porch (often with a similar porch at the rear). Early Shotgun homes took advantage of natural breezes and helped circulate air through a central corridor by opening the front and back doors.
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