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Get Inspired With Anthony
Construction and design expert, business owner, and television personality... Anthony Carrino is a familiar face to fans of HGTV's Kitchen Cousins, and is a frequent contributor to the Ellen DeGeneres, Rachael Ray, and Today shows. In addition to his work in television, Anthony has been in the construction and design industry for nearly two decades. He ran his own general contracting business with his father for 12 years, and he also continues to service private clients in both the residential and commercial design spaces.
Now, the designer has become the client as Anthony tackles his own major renovation projects—transforming a historic 19th-century firehouse into a private residence for himself, and the complete overhaul of a gorgeous stone house in the Catskills. By his side through it all are his wife, Jacey, and their rescue pup, Rossi.
Anthony Carrino's Catskill Mountain Retreat
He's baaaaaaaack! In this season of TheBuild.tv, Anthony (along with fiancee Jacey and faithful canine RossiDog) is gearing up to handle an even bigger project than last season's 1860s firehouse reno. Even bigger how, you ask?
Try a 1960s stone farmhouse and barn, nestled on nearly 4 acres in the Catskill Mountains, big. Try "the previous owners gutted the place and left an empty shell" and "nothing in this house is level or plumb" big.
Or...how about "We're hosting our wedding on this mountain retreat in July so it better be done" big? (No pressure at all, there, Anthony!)
Big enough for all of that...but still completely worth it.
“This house was gutted when I bought it. So whoever the previous owner was, got in way over their skis. They figured out how to do demo (partially) but they didn’t figure out how to put it back together. On top of that, the floors were not level. There wasn’t a single plum or square wall in this house. And the windows were a disaster. All the seals were broken, with a ton of rot everywhere. The more layers I took out of this house, the more I knew I had massive problems."
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Why Anthony Carrino Chose Renewal by Andersen
Anthony knew that he had problems—but he also knew he had a good team, both on the homefront and in the professionals he hired to help out.
"Jacey is super supportive and into this. We bought this home together—I didn’t pay for this; WE paid for this. The idea that we decided to get married here puts pressure on me to get it done, but I have her full support. She’s super confident in it and not only does she love getting updates throughout the week, she’ll show up on a Thursday or Friday, throw her Carhartts on and help clean up or de-nail or whatever needs to be done, so she’s a true team player and I could not appreciate it more."
And speaking of team players, to turn this gut-job into a quiet retreat; it's going to take a lot of work, effort, and help from some of the best craftspeople people around—including Renewal by Andersen.
“I can do what I need to do with confidence because Signature Service and Certified Master Installers equals me not needing to do a thing, and I can focus on other stuff I need to be doing. I can look back and say, ‘that window looks awesome.’”
We can testify, it DOES in fact look awesome—the whole house (and darling guest house) is spectacular. We could be biased, but we think his indoor/outdoor living space and his all-glass sunroom are especially stunning, of course.
Want an insider's tour? Check out the video below!
And for more of the project, be sure to visit TheBuild.tv to watch all the weekly episodes.
Tour the Finished Project
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Behind the Scenes: Anthony Carrino's Catskill Project
Get Anthony's Look
Anthony's Catskill home remodel followed the "go big or go home" philosophy of design, at least when it came to the windows and the views. Many of the products he chose were geared to enhance the connection to the outdoors, either through huge views, easy access via sliding doors, or capturing those fresh mountain breezes. He chose a variety of Renewal by Andersen Acclaim® replacement windows, including sliding/gliding, casement, and picture. As part of his overall design, he chose to switch from white windows to black.
Throughout the home, he has a variety of window sizes that allow for different vantage points of the property, giving maximal views and an opportunity to blur the lines between indoor and outdoor living.
Learn more about the versatile Renewal by Andersen Acclaim® replacement windows and customize your new look today!
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Follow Anthony as he talks DIY tips and tricks, homeowner help, the latest trends in design—and of course, his own reno projects: the Catskills stone house and historic firehouse conversion!
