by Jazmin Cuevas | May 30, 2018 | Triple Decker, Builder, Building in Boston, Building Trends, Contractor, Developer, Homeowner, Kitchen Design
When it comes to kitchen countertops, stone — especially granite and quartz — has been trending for several years now. Stone is popular because it offers durability, a wide variety of colors and patterns and a shine that just can’t be matched with other materials. But...
by Michael Flood | May 23, 2018 | Boston Condo, Builder, Building in Boston, Building Trends, Contractor, Homeowner, Remodeler
The Boston construction boom just won’t quit. In 2017, housing permits jumped up by 12 percent over 2016 — that’s a total of almost 13,000 permits. There are no signs that building will slow its pace any time soon, either. Mayor Walsh is committing to...
by Jamie Schafer | May 16, 2018 | Triple Decker, Builder, Building in Boston, Building Trends, Contractor, Homeowner, Remodeler
As the weather warms up and you open your windows for the first time this season, it could be the first time in a long time you’ve taken a good look at the windows in your home. So how so are they doing? It’s relatively easy to wipe away any winter grime...
by Michael Flood | May 9, 2018 | Triple Decker, Builder, Building Trends, Contractor, Developer, Remodeler
Over the past few months, lumber prices have skyrocketed. According to the National Association of Home Builders, prices went up by 30% between Hurricane Harvey in August 2017 and January 2018. At the time, this price was higher than any prices on record since NAHB...
by Jazmin Cuevas | May 3, 2018 | Triple Decker, Boston Condo, Building in Boston, Building Trends, Homeowner, Kitchen Design, Remodeler
What’s the best way to choose cabinetry for your outdoor kitchen? Above all else, outdoor kitchen storage needs to be weatherproof — and not just against wind and rain, but also snow and everything else that harsh Massachusetts winters can throw at outdoor fixtures....
