Whether you’re designing a brand new kitchen from scratch or simply remodeling an existing one, careful and reasonable planning in the layout of your kitchen can go a LONG way in making your home meet all your needs and feel truly comfortable. As the general hub of all dining, meal preparation, and entertaining, your kitchen will be one of the most frequented spaces in your home So what are some of the fundamentals that need to be considered when designing and laying out your dream kitchen? …

The home building process has several stages, and to ensure you’re getting the new home of your dreams, it’s important to carefully consider each step–especially the first ones. Superior home construction and appealing home design are highly achievable, but only after a thorough and accurate site planning has been completed for your new home.

While an entire host of site planning complexities exist for any new home site, there are several important issues that cannot be overlooked for…

Whether you’re selling an old home or custom building a new one, having a professional home inspection from a reliable, honest contractor will save you grief (and potentially big dollars) during and long after the property transition.

When looking for trustworthy home inspection services, it’s important that the contractor providing the inspection help the homeowner to make fully informed buying and selling decisions. Residential inspections should typically last between two to three…

With another tax season just around the corner, you might be starting to think of some deductibles to list when the time comes to file those forms. As a homeowner, chances are you’re probably searching for ways to lower the costs of home renovations or improvements. While there isn’t any “miracle” answer to save tax money during or immediately after home construction, you can find some tax relief by installing renewable energy equipment or energy efficient appliances as part of your…

Winter has already made its presence strongly felt throughout New England this season. We’ve seen snow, sleet, and strong winds, and as we enter another new year, there’s definitely more harsh weather to come. These unpredictable conditions can impact your new home and the comfort of those inside with some undesirable but preventable scenarios.

Threats to Patio

All that winter snow can cause a variety of problems for your porch or patio if it’s allowed to collect. Wood…