by Jamie Schafer | Decks, Triple Decker, Boston Condo, Builder, Building Trends, Contractor, Homeowner, Remodeler
When homeowners think of porches, they usually think of traditional homes. But the truth is, lots of homes, even in Boston, have plenty of porch space to work with! This goes for both homes in more traditional styles, and modern condos, too. If you’re looking for...
by Jamie Schafer | Architect, Triple Decker, Boston Condo, Builder, Building in Boston, Building Trends, Contractor, Homeowner, Remodeler
Spring is on the way and that means decking is on everyone’s mind! Of course, you want your deck to look great and perform well for the coming barbecue season. But which decking material will you choose? For the most part, treated lumber almost always makes up the...
by Jamie Schafer | Blogs, Building Trends, Contractor, Developer, Homeowner, Remodeler
Clad windows and doors are becoming ever more popular, especially in places like Boston, where diverse home styles require a broad range of window styles, interior finishes, and exterior finishes. What’s more, clad windows are durable, which is a must in places like...
by Jazmin Cuevas | Bathroom Renovation, Builder, Building in Boston, Building Trends, Contractor, Homeowner, Remodeler
It’s been a weird winter so far in Boston, and you can be excused for feeling confused. Polar vortex? Check. Balmy days in February? Check. Though we could just as easily be in for many more nor-easters before the season is out, let’s take our chances and...
by Jamie Schafer | Triple Decker, Bathroom Renovation, Boston Condo, Builder, Building in Boston, Building Trends, Contractor, Developer, Homeowner, Kitchen Design, Remodeler
In December of 2018, Pantone announced the new 2019 Color of the Year. What’s the shade this year? A beautiful pinky-orange called “Living Coral!” This color is described as “an animating and life-affirming coral hue with a golden undertone that...
by Michael Flood | Architect, Triple Decker, Boston Condo, Builder, Building in Boston, Building Trends, Contractor, Developer
2018 turned out to be a wild ride. After years of steady growth and rosy outlooks for developers in Boston, a variety of wrenches were thrown into the works last fall. Will this signal a long-term grinding of the gears for builders, or were the issues of last...
