Built By Herrera

09/10/2026

New construction homes are great for modern layouts, but builder-grade finishes often lack character—and exposed drywall half-walls tend to take a beating from daily wear and tear.

Here’s how we added warmth, durability, and custom character to this staircase:

Capping Drywall Half-Walls: An exposed drywall cap scuffs easily and collects grime over time. Wrapping the half-wall with a solid wooden cap provides a durable, touchable surface that holds up to daily use while anchoring the staircase visually.

Stain Matching Across Wood Types: You don't always need expensive hardwoods to get a high-end look. We crafted these handrails, wall caps, and window casings out of standard pine, using a custom stain mix to match the rich tones of the client's existing antique furniture.

Offsite Pre-Building: To keep noise, dust, and disruption inside the living space to an absolute minimum, we pre-milled, fit, and finished the wood components offsite so installation day was fast, clean, and seamless.

The result is a warm, tailored entryway that feels like it was built with the original soul of the home.

Got a builder-grade layout in need of custom character? Framing and finish carpentry can completely shift the feel of a room.

09/06/2026

Client wants this old door made into double doors so I got a dandy new tool to rip off a nice clean edge to make the doors the right width. This door is non replaceable if I mess up so I try to make my mistakes mildly, check as I go, phantom run my cut to make sure nothing is in my way, make sure I'm not walking away from my line, and then run it.

09/05/2026

Overhead garage space is usually completely wasted—especially the open bay above the cars or along exposed ceiling joists.

A client came to us with a Pinterest concept for overhead bin storage to get holiday decorations out of the way, and we brought it to life! Here’s what makes this simple setup work safely and smoothly:

Measure for Tote Lip Width: Standard plastic storage totes rely on their outer top lip to hang. The runners need to be spaced precisely so the bin slides effortlessly without slipping through or catching.

Anchor Directly to Structural Joists: Plastic totes full of seasonal decor get heavy fast. Fastening 2x2 fl**ge rails directly into solid, exposed ceiling joists using heavy-duty structural screws ensures the weight is fully supported overhead.

Fine-Tune Alignment: The trickiest part of DIYing this isn't the lumber—it’s getting the rails perfectly parallel across the full length so the bins don't bind halfway through. A quick test slide and micro-adjustments keep everything gliding like butter.

This quick build reclaimed floor space and cleared out six full totes of holiday gear until next season!

Have an overhead space or custom garage storage idea you want done right? Let’s make it happen.

09/03/2026

When a single large space has to serve two completely different functions—like an active lab and a quiet office—a simple partition wall isn't always enough. You have to optimize for sound, storage, and workflow without losing valuable floor space.

Here’s how we tackled a dual-purpose room divide:

🔹 Recessing Equipment into the Wall: Instead of taking up floor real estate with a fume hood unit, we framed it directly into the dividing partition. It saves precious square footage while keeping both sides functional.

🔹 Pocket Doors for Zero Swing Clearance: Traditional doors waste usable wall and floor space. Installing a pocket door keeps pathways completely clear between the lab and office.

🔹 Built-In Industrial Shelving: By tying wall-mounted Unistrut shelving into the framing, we added heavy-duty storage that actually reinforces the wall's structural stability.

🔹 Dual-Texture Aesthetic Matching: The office side got a smooth, textured-flat deep blue finish for a focused, clean environment. On the lab side, we hand-sculpted the drywall texture to seamlessly match the surrounding existing painted block walls.

Check out the process of hand-texturing the faux-brick texture here: https://www.tiktok.com//video/7125623394145553706

Got a commercial or home layout that isn't working for your daily routine? Framing smart solutions into the wall itself is usually the best place to start.

08/12/2026

At Herrera Built, quality work is a family affair. Whether we're fabricating complex commercial steel structures, engineering custom outdoor spaces, or tackling heavy-duty rigging, our team brings grit, precision, and dedication to every single project.

08/07/2026

Behind the scenes fabricating the commercial shipping container kitchen for Bristol Brewing at the Ivywild School in Colorado Springs! Heavy steel sub-framing, custom door surrounds, and precision MIG welding to turn raw steel into a functional spot.

08/05/2026

Dont you hate tha tmay june july come around and you wish you had set up a garden, well lets set up one now for next year, and garentee you get to eat like this next year

08/01/2026

Customer wanted a window on just one wall for privacy and wind, snow and sun protection. She sent me the inspo, and I got to work

07/29/2026

07/26/2026

A house becomes a home when it functions seamlessly around the specific needs of its inhabitants—including the four-legged ones.
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