10 Tips to Maximize Your Small Kitchen
Spacious kitchen renovations are always a sight to see, but unfortunately that’s not realistic for most Bostonians living in high-rise apartments and condos. In an already busy city that continues to grow, developers and builders are building up instead of out,...
Weatherproof Outdoor Cabinets: What Material Should I Use?
Outdoor kitchens have been on the rise with homeowners for quite some time now, but interest skyrocketed in the wake of COVID-19. As stay-at-home orders and closures increased, homeowners turned their attention to home improvement projects and outdoor living...
Type X & Type C Drywall: What You Need to Know About Fire-Rated Drywall
Whether you’re doing a renovation or building something new, it’s important to understand types of drywall, the drywall installation process, and the types of fire-rated products you can use. Although all types of drywall resist fire to some degree, Type C and...
4 Popular Accent Countertops That Make a Statement
2020 and 2021 have become a staple for many different things: the virtual world, COVID-19, and of course, home remodeling! Between working from home and stay-at-home orders, homeowners have been spending more time at home and rethinking their home’s design...
Maximizing Energy Efficiency: What New Windows Can Do For You
Aesthetics and look are always important features when shopping for new windows, but energy efficiency is your top priority. With energy-efficient windows, not only will you reduce your bills, but you will also save money in the long run and get a better return on...
Go Green with Trex Decking: A Sustainable Building Solution
As we’ve seen over the decades, what’s “in” or what’s popular is constantly changing. For the building and construction industry, it could be interior design, architecture trends, or which city is the new hot spot for building—regardless of the trend’s current...
Historic Home Renovation 101: 5 Tips for Mixing Modern with Historic
New England carries a unique charm that no other part of the country can compete with—the historic yet up-and-coming feel of Boston is what makes our great city special. These historical beauties are a crowd favorite for their timeless architecture and beauty....
5 Rules for Designing a Timeless Kitchen
It’s almost that time of year—home improvement time! Whether you are building a kitchen from scratch or renovating a fix and flip, it’s important to make sure the kitchen you build is timeless. Many popular home improvement shows love to display beautiful renovated...
Choosing the Right Decking for Your Home: 4 Benefits of Using Trex Decking
Are you thinking about building a deck? Adding or renovating your property’s deck is a great way to add value and beauty to your property— but like every building project, there are some things you need to know before you start. Depending on where you live, your...
2021 Condo Design Trends for Boston
Condos are a big part of the Boston lifestyle. In a city hemmed by the ocean on one side, with a shortage in available housing units, developers are building upwards instead of outwards—and that means apartment-style condos are rising in popularity. What does the...
Wellness Architecture: 11 Ways to Build a Healthy Home
We live in an era in which people are becoming more conscious of health. When considering how to live a healthy lifestyle, people tend to think of diets, exercise, and sleep. One aspect of health that often gets overlooked is the home. Having a healthy home is...
8 Top Fall Projects for Your Condo Renovation
If you are a condo owner in Boston, you may be thinking about renovations to make to your home. Fall is a great time to get some additions or remodeling done on your condo. As the days start getting shorter, you’ll want to make your condo as cozy and functional as...
Summer Deck Design Trends
Now that summer is in full swing, you’ll be spending a lot more time on your deck. Spend the summer in style by making sure your deck is up to date with the latest trends. If you’re looking to revamp your deck, here are some tips to help you make your deck the best it...
How Has COVID-19 Affected Lumber Prices?
A while ago, we featured information about soaring lumber prices in the United States. Back then, factors like Hurricane Harvey were affecting markets, and as of reporting, the National Association of Home Builders showed that prices had gone up by 30% between August...
How to Keep Construction Workers Safe Amid COVID-19 Virus Fears
It’s a real dilemma in the construction industry right now. Some projects must move forward despite COVID-19—but there are lots of challenges involved in keeping these projects running while also keeping workers safe. Construction is one industry where social...
How Construction Will Play an Important Part in Revitalizing the Economy
There’s no denying that COVID-19 is going to have massive impacts on the economy—locally, within regional economies, nationally, and the global economy, too. It’s a challenge that every sector will face, construction included. But it’s not all bad! The U.S. economy is...
How to Move Forward, Not Backward, as a Construction Contractor During COVID-19
There’s no doubt that COVID-19 is posing a major challenge around the world, not only to human health, but to business as well. How is the construction industry faring? We can expect to see some difficulties, of course, but construction is one of those trades that is...
Boston Construction Moratorium Impact, Response and Future Comeback
With the COVID-19 crisis, there’s lots of buzz flying around about how this affects the construction industry in Boston. Right now, there is an indefinite moratorium on construction within the city. But what exactly does that mean? Let’s take a look at who is impacted...