by Brianna Beetstra | 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 Brianna Beetstra | Boston Condo, Building in Boston, Building Policies, Contractor, Developer, Homeowner
It’s no secret that parking in Boston is … difficult. That’s not surprising, given that the city was famously laid out by cows meandering around the Common. Whether or not this is true, or if the city just sprang up randomly since settlers were...
by Brianna Beetstra | 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...
by Brianna Beetstra | Home Technology, Bathroom Renovation, Boston Condo, Builder, Building in Boston, Building Trends, Homeowner, Kitchen Design, Remodeler
It’s no secret that Boston homeowners are a trendy bunch. After all, the city is packed with young people who have come here for a great education, and lots of them are sticking around to make their mark in medical and tech careers. Their tastes have begun to...
by Brianna Beetstra | Boston Condo, Builder, Building Trends, Contractor, Developer, Homeowner
It would be hard to miss Boston’s building boom over the past several years — especially if you’ve been around for a while. When even the Fenway is seeing snazzy new high rises, you know that a fundamental change is going on in the way that Bostonians are...