Upgrading from Slate to Galvalume Steel: A Case Study Using the Covering Method
"Upgrading from Slate to Galvalume Steel: A Case Study Using the Covering Method" 1. Before the Renovation (In […]
A Guide to Effective Solutions for Entranceway Leaks in Japan
Addressing a Leaky Entranceway in Japan: Navigating Weather Challenges"
Navigating Home Renovation in Japan: A Comprehensive Guide for Foreign Residents
1:Clarifying Needs and Objectives Clarifying Needs and Objectives Introduction to the Section: Before embarkin […]
Why Painting Your Roof Is Benetical
Quick and Effective Protection: Painting your roof isn't just a cosmetic update; it's a vital step in home mai […]
Keeping the Changing Room Warm: Insulating Next to the New Bath (Matsugasaki, Part 4)新着!!
The changing room beside the new unit bath has a window and gets cold in winter. In Japan, a cold changing room is a real health concern, so we insulated it too. Here is why and how.
Rebuilding the Floor: New Joists, Beams and Termite Treatment in a Kyoto Machiya (Matsugasaki, Part 6)新着!!
With the floor of this Matsugasaki machiya opened up, we reinforced the joists and floor beams with new timber, ran new plumbing underneath, and applied termite treatment while everything was accessible.
Turning the Old Kitchen Into a Bathroom: Installing a Unit Bath in a Kyoto Machiya (Matsugasaki, Part 3)新着!!
In this Matsugasaki machiya, the bath was originally outside the house. We demolished the old kitchen, reinforced the earthen floor with concrete, and installed a modern Japanese unit bath in its place.
From Outdoor Bath to Covered Laundry Space: Reusing an Old Structure (Matsugasaki, Part 5)新着!!
This Matsugasaki machiya originally had its bath outside the house. Once the new indoor bathroom was in, we removed the old outdoor bath and built a roof over the spot, turning it into a covered outdoor laundry area.
Adding Insulation Behind the Walls of a Kyoto Machiya (Matsugasaki, Part 2)新着!!
The owner asked for insulation wherever it could be fitted. We removed the thin decorative plywood wall panels of this Matsugasaki machiya and added insulation behind them. Here is how it works in an old Kyoto house.
Lifting the Tatami: Termite Damage Under a Kyoto Machiya Floor (Matsugasaki, Part 1)新着!!
The first step in renovating a machiya in Matsugasaki, Kyoto: removing the tatami. Underneath, the sill of the sliding fusuma doors had been eaten by termites. Here is what we found and how we handled it.
Can You Add an Interior Window? Checking Frame Depth Before Installing Inner Windows in Kyoto新着!!
Before installing interior (secondary) windows in a Kyoto home, we measure the depth of each existing window frame. Some windows fit as they are; others need an extension frame. Here is how we check.
The Reality of Old Kyoto Houses & Roof Renovation Costs
The Reality of Old Kyoto Houses & Roof Renovation Costs | Tsuji House Kyoto is full of beautiful tradition […]
How We Looked for an Old House in Kyoto
How We Looked for a House After Deciding to Buy One What we chose not to do, and the conditions we set from th […]
Buying My First House – Why a Construction Professional Decided to Buy an Old Home in Kyoto
Kotaro Tsuji – ＠_kotarotsuji Kotaro Tsuji – writer Nice to meet you.My name is Kotaro Tsuji, and I run a con […]