About the Owner

Michael Kass is a father of four and is formally trained as a high school teacher. He learned woodworking from his father and was a carpenter's apprentice while working his way through college.

In college, Michael studied engineering for three years before graduating with honors with a degree in secondary education and history.

Michael has spent most of his work career as an experiential educator working with “at risk” teenagers helping to guide them away from the juvenile justice system by teaching them skills and values that will help them become productive members of our community.

His inspiration in starting Kass Construction LLC comes from a desire to help homeowners find creative and cost effective solutions to improving their homes.

• Built ins

  Built ins are great for dead spaces where you can't fit furniture or other items. Building a bookshelf, nook or other item can be both practical and attractive.

• This Old House: Home Improvement Advice and News

  How to Patch Hardwood Flooring

  Tuesday, July 19, 2016
  Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner patch a hardwood floor to make it look seamless
  

  How to Build a Coffered Ceiling

  Tuesday, July 19, 2016
  Apply basic carpentry techniques to primed boards and molding to add a formal, elegant touch to any room
  

  How to Hand-Prune Trees

  Tuesday, July 19, 2016
  Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows the proper way to prune a branch without damaging the tree
  

  Universal Design Master Bath Redo

  Tuesday, July 19, 2016
  Reworking a cramped master bath for accessibility allows everyone room to move
  

  How to Create Succulent Art

  Tuesday, July 19, 2016
  Ask This Old House landscape designer Jenn Nawada explains how to create a piece of artwork out of succulent plants