RKA Investments Officially Open for Business

I shouldn't say officially open for business because it was already open for business. It's just that know it is fully open for business - as in Ryan's only job.


This past Thursday was Ryan's last day at his full time job. Some of you may not have realized it but while Ryan has been working on all of the houses you see on this blog he also had a full time job. Depending on their busy season it was a 60-70 hour a week full time job working for Standard Construction.


Ryan has a degree in Building Science from Auburn so construction has always been his calling. He worked for Montgomery Martin, a large general contractor, here in Memphis right out of college for 4 years. While there, he worked as a Project Manager building mostly commercial projects that ranged from small retail spaces to larger office buildings. He then had the opportunity to go work for my family in the road construction business. If you know Ryan you know that houses are his passion, so that is why this change makes so much sense. 


He is now able to focus all of his attention on his business: custom building, home restorations, and real estate. He was actually listed in the Commercial Appeal on Sunday as one of Crye-Leike's top sellers for February! 


It is slightly scary when your husband tells you he wants to quit his job and start his own business. There are a lot of securities with having a job.... health insurance, car insurance, a cell phone, a truck, free gas and the most important a paycheck twice a month! 


That being said, I believe in him and I know he is going to be successful! I love houses too, so it is exciting for me as well. Here is a link to his RKA Investments business website if you would like to check out some of the stuff he is doing. 

St. Andrews Tile & Floor

Lots of finishes have been going in at St. Andrews. The hardwood floors have been installed but are waiting to be finished until basically all of the other work is done.











The fireplace in the living room is looking much better. A limestone mantel and hearth will soon be installed.

The concrete patio in the back has been poured and looks really good. This will get a brick knee wall around the perimeter and brick steps coming out of the french doors.

What is really looking good is all of the tile work. Most of the tile work has been completed and grouted. It looks amazing!!! The laundry room and half bath have a terrazo tile with 4 different sizes being used, sorry no picture of that.


In the downstairs guest bathroom the shower has been tiled with white 4x6 tile and a black accent. We left the original tile floors since they were in great condition and were also great looking.

The upstairs guest bathroom has a subway tile shower and gray dot tile floor.

I am saving the best for last- the master bathroom!!! WOW, I am in love! The shower and wainscotting are carrera marble subway tile and the floors are a carrera marble basket weave tile. We used 2 cm solid stock carrera for the shower door jamb, casing, and shower seat. It looks absolutely wonderful!!

More updates will be coming soon. We're getting close to completion, so things are really starting to take shape.