You know spring has arrived when the robins show up, flowers start blooming, and Framingham homeowners start having work done on their homes. Winter was tough this year, which means a lot of local homeowners will need home repairs, especially if their siding has been compromised or there's other storm damage. At the same time, this is the season to begin new construction projects, including custom homes and additions. Demand for building contractors is high. If you want to be sure the best building contractor in Framingham is available to work on your home, you'll want to begin that process now. Choose a Design/Build Contractor to Save Time & … [Read more...]
What a Winter: Home Repairs & Renovations in Western MA
Every year, winter takes its toll on Western MA homes. Snow, wind, and ice combine. Intense storms happen. The result can be damage to your roof and home's exterior, as well as to outbuildings, porches, decks, and entryways. This year has been particularly intense. If you need home repairs in Western MA, here's what you need to know about finding a builder in Framingham: Experience Matters: Given the number of homes needing repairs and renovations after this winter, it's not surprising to see lots of new contracting companies springing up. However, your home is your largest investment and you want everyone who's working on it to be skilled, … [Read more...]
Do You Think Working on a Home Renovation Project with Your Sweetie Will Make the Relationship Better?
When the house is getting a little crowded and the family could use some more elbow room, having an addition built in Natick can make sense. Home additions provide much needed space, whether that's bedrooms for the children, a space for your aging parents to live comfortably, room for a home business, or storage. You can have an addition built on the ground level of your home - this is known as a first floor addition - or you can have a second story addition added in Natick. Recently, there have been some headlines suggesting that working on a home renovation project with your sweetheart can lead to tension and arguments. The truth is that a couple … [Read more...]
Natick Home Remodelers: Kitchen Upgrades, Bathroom Renovations, Home Additions
When the weather outside is frightful, the best kind of delightful is looking ahead to spring time home renovation and remodeling projects. Natick, MA is a neighborhood undergoing some changes. While there are many classic homes here, there are also many families who are stepping up and making their homes their own unique space through kitchen upgrades, bathroom renovations, and home additions. Kitchen upgrades are the most popular home remodel in Natick, and across the rest of the nation as well. The reason for this is simple: kitchen technology and styles change faster than any other room in the house. While your bedroom furniture is something … [Read more...]
Metrowest Builders: Creating Charming Surban Homes
Surban looks like a typo - shouldn't it be suburban? Yet real estate professionals are beginning to use surban to refer to areas like Metrowest MA, where neighborhoods have the charm of small town living in proximity to an exciting, dynamic city. Here in Boston's shadow, there's a real chance for homeowners to enjoy a high quality of life while keeping their housing costs reasonable. Choosing a custom built house is the best way to ensure you get exactly what you want; as an alternative, choose one of the region's many older homes and work with a Metrowest builder to customize it to your specifications. Surban neighborhoods are already extremely … [Read more...]
What’s Your Home Design Style: Bold & Dramatic or Calm & Serene?
As a residential design build firm, we keep a close eye on the home trends most likely to be of interest to local homeowners. Sometimes a trend is cool, but it's not cool here in Western Massachusetts: with four distinct weather seasons and some of the most expensive real estate in the country, it's important that home renovations and upgrades are selected carefully to please the homeowner in the short and long term. That being said, we read with interest this color trend report detailing what design trends are emerging for 2018. Decor options seem to be splitting in two directions: bold and dramatic or calm and serene. Both trends are said to be a … [Read more...]
Top Interior Remodels to Boost Your Home’s Value, Comfort & Style
The 2017 Remodeling Impact Report is issued every year. It tracks the many ways homeowners' lives are changed after having home improvements done. This year's results are eye-opening: After completing a remodeling project, 75% of owners have a greater desire to be in their home, 65% say they have increased enjoyment in their home, and 77% feel a major sense of accomplishment when thinking of their completed project. These statistics certainly mirror what we see ourselves as General Contractors in Framingham, MA. Prior to having their homes worked on, many local homeowners experience feelings of frustration or anger. This is especially true when the … [Read more...]
Choosing Design Build Firms Top Money Saving Tip for Metrowest Home Additions
When families get larger, professionals become consultants, or it makes sense to store possessions in the home rather than at an off-site facility, Metrowest home owners have first or second story additions built. A home addition adds extra space to the home, increasing the home's value and curb appeal. The best Metrowest home additions are attractively designed and well built. It's important to have a home addition that compliments your existing home. It's also important to make the most of your home improvement budget. For that reason, many Metrowest home owners choose design build firms for home improvement. A design build firm is a … [Read more...]
Dover Senior Homeowner: Simple Remodels Can Make Independent Living a Viable Option
When asked where they'd like to live out their retirement years, the vast majority of seniors - over 95%! - all say the same thing: they want to live independently, in their own home. Yet many Dover seniors are forced to enter senior housing, assisted living, or a nursing home. Why does this happen? There are a number of factors involved, but one of the main ones is that a senior can not safely perform the tasks of daily living in their own home. The tasks of daily living include using the bathroom, getting dressed, and feeding yourself. These are all essential tasks that you can't opt out of. Aging can bring mobility, balance and vision challenges … [Read more...]
Want a Big Impact & Have a Small Budget? Tips from a Framingham Design Build Contractor
Whether you're planning a kitchen upgrade, a home addition, or want to have a home custom built from the ground up, you want to make the most of your budget. As design-build contractors in Framingham, we've got a lot of experience helping homeowners create a big impact without spending more than they need to. Here are some strategies to keep in mind: In the Kitchen or Bath - Cabinets Can Be Refaced Instead of Replaced! Kitchen and bathroom upgrades are among the most popular Framingham home remodels. Cabinets are a vital component in each room. Cabinetry can be exceedingly expensive. If you're not dramatically changing the floorplan of your room … [Read more...]