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Don't miss John Sramek on HGTV's New Spaces

Airs: Saturday, April 10th, 2010

John Sramek Remodeling was selected from 300 Oregon applicants to appear on the new HGTV show New Spaces. The episode features an addition we built onto a home in Sherwood.

The project was a two-story home with a single-story attached garage. The homeowners had turned an 8 × 10 den that butted up against the garage into a bedroom for their daughter—who was rapidly outgrowing the small space. We removed the garage roof and added two second-story bedrooms and a storage room, while extending out the original room to make an open study. With a new 12 × 11 bedroom, the homeowners’ daughter now has space to spare!

While being on the show was a ton of fun, part of the process was a little unnerving for easy-going John. Producers were always looking for something to go wrong—and our business is avoiding that. In the end, however, we finished the project on budget and ahead of schedule. (Hope we didn’t ruin anything for you!) It’s an ideal example of how a contractor and homeowner can successfully work together.

The episode is scheduled to air April 10th, 2010. Until then, check out our photos.

Interview with contractor: New Spaces interviews John before construction begins.

2nd interview: John’s second interview with the New Spaces crew, which includes a soundman, cameraman, and producer.

1st day: The house after the first day of demolition.

2nd day: The project at the end of day two.

3rd day: Construction begins!

4th day: A closer view of the framing.

7th day: The project at the end of week one.

Inter demo: Interior demolition caught on tape.

Taping contractor: John at work under New Spaces’ watchful gaze.

Contractor and homeowner: The homeowner-contractor team takes a look at its work.

Window order: John coordinates a window order.

3 weeks: After three weeks, the project is nearly complete.