by siteadmin | Jul 19, 2017 | Bathroom Renovation, Boston Condo, Builder, Building in Boston, Building Trends, Contractor, Developer, Kitchen Design, Remodeler
One of the top reasons to renovate is to add more lighting to your home. A Boston renovation can add a special set of challenges because for one reason or another — privacy, building codes and so forth — your options may be limited when it comes to new windows. There...
by Michael Flood | Jun 7, 2017 | Triple Decker, Boston Condo, Builder, Building in Boston, Building Policies, Building Trends, Contractor, Developer, Homeowner
If you’ve lived and worked in Massachusetts for more than a month or two, you’ve probably noticed that the Bay State has more than its fair share of rules and regulations. Unlike our “live free or die” neighbor to the north, Massachusetts has a...
by Pat Flood | May 31, 2017 | Boston Condo, Builder, Building in Boston, Building Trends, Contractor, Developer
It’s no secret that Boston is an expensive place to live. Rents have been soaring, and in Cambridge they’ve cracked the $5,000 per month mark thanks to the tech boom in Kendall Square. It’s also a fairly expensive place to build, and the city is...
by siteadmin | Apr 5, 2017 | Builder, Building in Boston, Building Trends, Homeowner, Remodeler
If you’re a Boston homeowner, odds are pretty good that you live in an older home. After all, Beantown is one of the oldest cities in the country, and we’ve got more than our fair share of historic homes, from Federal-style manors to brownstones to triple...
by siteadmin | Mar 29, 2017 | Triple Decker, Boston Condo, Builder, Building in Boston, Building Trends, Contractor, Homeowner, Kitchen Design, Remodeler
Yet another thing to file under “Only in Boston”: the venerable old triple decker. These uniquely designed homes were hugely popular at the turn of the 20th century to house a booming immigrant population. Hard working families were looking for greener...
by siteadmin | Mar 15, 2017 | Builder, Building Trends, Homeowner, Remodeler
If you’re new to the world of pre-finished siding, then you may not be aware of the options that are available to you. Two popular finishes include flood coatings and Diamond Kote. What is the difference between these two finishes for your Boston house exterior? Let’s...
