House of Bryan meets Decked Out

So Bryan Baeumler sends Paul a text with this great idea for the Decked Out crew to head up north and help him and his crew out on a decking project.  Sound like fun?

Well, you're right, it was.  Right up to the part where Bryan took all of our lives into his hands during an invigorating speed boat ride, dodging cliffs and boulders in Georgian Bay's 30,000 islands.  Bryan grew up there, so presumably he knew where all the secret, deep (albeit narrow) passageways were.  Personally, I think he secretly enjoyed watching us squirm as he drove full-tilt toward looming rock walls and dodged them at the last minute.  We nearly lost Kate . . . or was it Dave? . . . off the front of the boat when we headed out into the "open water" (as many of you can attest to if you've ever driven a speed boat on windy Georgian Bay!)

Delicious fish and chips at Henry's on the water, drinks by the biggest bonfire known to man, gorgeous lunch at Craganmor Point Resort on McLaren Island, topped off by a 70-foot cliff jump.  Bryan and Sarah were great hosts and we truly had a blast!

J.

What is with the Shoemaker's Shoes?!

We may or may not have endured some recent mockery for the, achem, lack of deck at our place. This has, in fact, been a running family joke for quite some time. Several years ago, we actually managed to design and build a fancy little deck for ourselves . . . just before selling the house.

Alas, it seems we have joined the highly esteemed ranks of all those shoemakers out there, walking around with holes in their shoes.

Today, the little people (also known as "our daughters") built their own deck in the back yard. I'm not sure what's going on there, but I think there was some old plywood and lawn chairs involved.

May the mockery continue . . .

jml

Hello, Spring, Nice to Meet You!

Okay, so I'm sitting at my desk working furiously as usual, to the sound of the rain pitter-pattering against the windows and the cool breeze moving through the partially opened windows. They should be closed, of course, but we are defying the winter. And yes, it is mid-May.

I remember that I should probably have changed my clothes after our morning shoot with the Kia Drive-Change folks, which was accentuated, of course, by the sheets of rain splattering against our faces and the ten zillion annoying little sandflies that were nesting in our hair. But I digress.

Just a moment ago, I noticed a strange yellowish-white phenomenon stretching out across my floor and I realized the spring may just have won its battle with the long winter. I certainly hope so. I don't think the crew is enjoying this one bit. It's certainly making site banter a lot more challenging!

Watch us on Thursday night for two more great back-to-back episodes ~ and remember, if you're interested in having us design your very own back yard outdoor living space, give us a call!

Off to open up that window a little more . . .

jml

Website's Ready!

Our new website is up and running and we couldn't be happier. Nathan and Sherice at Tekture did a fantastic job to create a site that truly reflects the creativity and uniqueness that goes hand in hand with what we do!

Check it out when you have a sec and take a look at the huge gallery of back yard transformations and before and after pics!

www.CuttingEdgeDesign.ca

Decked Out Launch!

We did it! "Decked Out" aired for the first time last Thursday and the feedback has been unbelievable. If you missed it, just log on to the HGTV website and you can watch full episodes there. If you're in the U.S., don't worry! We're hoping the show will be airing on your side of the boarder by the end of the month.

Paul and the team have lots of laughs, while blowing our minds (as usual) with the incredible designs, building talent, and finished products featured on the show.

We are now designing for clients all across North America, and using a new state-of-the-art 3D Design software called "DeckWorks" (http://www.designworksco.com), which enables us to generate three dimensional photo-realistic images of each project.

Check out our fancy new website at www.CuttingEdgeDesign.ca, coming soon!

Winter Blues

Feeling the effects of this gloomy winter? Can't wait for Spring?
Why not get a head start on your backyard project and begin the design process ? We can walk you through step by step and incorporate your ideas with Paul Lafrance's unique vision and create your very own back yard oasis.

For more information, please visit our website www.CuttingEdgeDesign.ca

We have a few more spots open for the "Decked Out" challenge show on HGTV.
All we need is a 3 minute video of you explaining why you think you and your buddy would be a great choice as a contestant. This is going to be tons of fun, we are very excited!!
Looking forward to your responses.
You can email your video to rachael@cuttingedgedesign.ca or you can send the video via text message to 416 822 9375

Decked Out Challenge

Think you can build an amazing deck? Want to prove it on national television? A new show for HGTV Canada is looking for weekend warriors with skills and a sense of humour to face-off in a deck building competition.

Two teams of two will be given two days to build a deck of their own design inside a warehouse-turned-television-studio location. It's you and a buddy versus your competitor and their buddy. BYOS. Bring your own skill – we’ll provide the tools, materials, a little extra help...you provide everything else.

At the end of the two-day build, a team of judges will examine the decks and declare a winner. The winner will get something...we just haven't figured that out yet.

Each candidate will need to provide a short video of themselves and their building-buddy. Nothing fancy. If you have a camera or even a decent phone with video that’s great. The video needs to show candidates with their friend saying why they should be the competitors for Decked Out Challenge, why you are a great team, why you think you will win and what building experience you have. Have fun -- show your personality.

Videos should be three minutes max. We are looking for friends that work well together and are entertaining.

The videos can be either emailed or burned on a DVD and mailed in (address below).

The candidates will need to be available for two consecutive building days during the competition and two days at a later time for post-competition interviews. Main filming will take place from March 13 – April 2, 2011 in Toronto.

Good luck! We look forward to seeing your submission.

Got questions? Send us an email.

CONTACT INFO:

Email:
casting@architect-films.com

Mailing address:
Decked Out Challenge Casting
50 Carroll Street, Suh-weet 100A
Toronto, ON
M4M 3G3

Rave Review!

"All I can say is first class. From the initial design meeting, to the work crew, to the final presentation Paul and his team were first class. The deck design was head and shoulders above our original simple box like design. Paul was able to incorporate various features throughout - and his vision brought us something truly unique and special. As in anything - design is one thing, implementation and bringing that design to fruition is another. The assembled team of building professionals took care and were diligent throughout the build process. We have just recently built are house and as you can imagine have had hits & misses with various professionals. The Cutting Edge team would definitely rank in our top 3 for sure - professional, clean, and timely. They are a great bunch of guys and girls and I would most assuredly recommend them to our friends in the future. I know our little boy Matthew misses all the commotion - all his new friends (especially the deck lady!) - but he is getting over the loss with fully utilizing his new found play area. Needless to say the designed cabana has now become his "clubhouse"! Great job - and excellent experience. Thanks again to all involved - the Kmecz family truly has a new special place with our new deck to entertain, relax and enjoy with our friends and family."

Andrew L. Kmecz, CMA

For more information, please visit our website www.CuttingEdgeDesign.ca

A Dream Design ...

Dreaming of the perfect design for your Basement or Outdoor Deck?

We can give you that "creative edge", that makes our designs unique and one of a kind. We are proud of our designs ... its what we do best! Through our 'Do It Yourself' program, we can share our best with you. We will work with you as we would with any of our customers, to bring you exactly what you want.

Some of the features we offer through our 'Do It Yourself' Design Program are:

• CAD architectural drawings,
• 3D Full Colour Deck Design and/or
• a precise material list for construction.

At Cutting Edge, we don't just build decks, we create works of art. From the simplest project to the most complex, you will always recognize a Cutting Edge deck!

Cutting Edge Construction and Design is one of the top decking companies serving the GTA and surrounding area. Please visit our gallery to view more samples of our deck and renovation projects.

Contact us for a free estimate at 1-888-971-3343 or admin@cuttingedgedesign.ca