The best ways to protect your property rights: I have a client in the city of Portsmouth who has been tied up in the red tape of the permitting process, so, I thought I would share with you this story and advise you on how to protect your property rights. A letter that was submitted… Continue reading What You Need to Know About Your Property and How to Protect it.
Category: exteriors
Master Ceiling Makes A Mark
Have you ever wondered what is under the ceiling drywall? Most people don’t really care or at least until they go to hang artwork on the wall. In actuality, what is under the drywall is really quite interesting and artful. Framing walls and ceilings are quite complex. It has to hit code and structural integrity… Continue reading Master Ceiling Makes A Mark
Do You Like the Color of Your Home?
The color of the exterior of your home can be one of the most important decisions you will make. Why? Well, it’s that first impression and sets the mood from first glance at the house. Your home could simply be white but that is very intentional and how it interacts with the door, trim,… Continue reading Do You Like the Color of Your Home?
How to Plan for a Renovation
Are you wondering how to plan for a kitchen renovation and have no idea where to begin? Let’s start at the beginning… Timeline: The planning and design takes between 2-4 months depending on the client and how focused you are. If you are interested in a winter project, now is the time to start! Budget:… Continue reading How to Plan for a Renovation
How to Create Beams that Add Dimension and Interest to Your Home
Have you ever wondered how to create beams that add dimension and interest? Oddly enough, this was a bit more challenging than I originally thought. There are a few key components to pulling together the completed project. Determine the HEIGHT. Even though I had drawn these beams in the Dining Room and Kitchen in… Continue reading How to Create Beams that Add Dimension and Interest to Your Home
How to Step Up Your Sunroom
Do you wonder how to step up your sunroom or screen porch? Let’s talk about the Ocean Cottage’s sunroom. The existing house just had a screen porch that was substantial and functional but very dated. With original heavy woodwork and screens only, the homeowners decided to invest in making the space not only more current… Continue reading How to Step Up Your Sunroom
Glass House Greatness
This Glass House is filled with greatness. At a mere 1800 square feet, it’s considered a small, efficient home. But don’t underestimate this one. Two key features inspired this new construction project. JAPANESE INSPIRATION: My client has a very stressful profession and is one of the most zen people I have ever met. Having been… Continue reading Glass House Greatness
How to Upgrade Your Façade
Have you been wondering how to upgrade your façade? Well, there are definitely some key features to remember when approaching such a project. This Ocean Cottage in York, Maine was built in 1960 as a small camp. In the 80’s,the front addition was added to create a three-bedroom home. But, the kitchen was tiny as… Continue reading How to Upgrade Your Façade
How to Maximize a View in a Small Space
This ocean cottage got a facelift and gained some weight, but the most important part of this project was maximizing the view. Here’s how we did it… New and Moved Windows. The owners had done a “Phase 1” renovation to the house five years ago and bought new Marvin windows. Since these are such high-quality… Continue reading How to Maximize a View in a Small Space
Do You Want a Lake House?
Do you want a lake house? I do! These clients came to me when they were ready to tear down their old lake house and rebuild a year-round residence in preparation for retirement. It’s actually pretty common that as people retire from their jobs in Massachusetts, they like to move to our Tax-Free state of… Continue reading Do You Want a Lake House?