We do a lot of additions and renovations! And they are fun! Why…? I love the renovation challenge and no two homes are alike. I love taking an old home with old floor / ceiling joists and pushing the design to adjust to modern dimensions and building codes. Existing foundations and stair codes are rarely met… Continue reading Where Old Meets New
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Reality Hits When a Backhoe Shows Up in Your Front Yard
Do you have a backhoe in your front yard? Most people are really excited the day that the backhoe shows up and construction begins… then they are even happier when the contractor’s truck pulls away at the end of a project. The beginning part of a project is not only exciting for homeowners; it is… Continue reading Reality Hits When a Backhoe Shows Up in Your Front Yard
How to Establish a Project Timeline
Are you thinking about starting a new home project? If so, I encourage you to consider the timeline. Typically, for a larger project, I try to allow for 6 months of design. This gives a nice window of exhaustive schematic design. A solid design ultimately saves my clients money during construction because there is less… Continue reading How to Establish a Project Timeline
What Should You Know BEFORE Starting a Project?
BEFORE you start construction, it is important to know what you are in for. This usually results in lengthly conversations with your contractor. If you are still interviewing or if you are finalizing the contract these are important steps to take: 1) Make a list of your expectations and sit down with your contractor to see if… Continue reading What Should You Know BEFORE Starting a Project?
How to Finish a Ceiling?
Look up! And what do you see? We often don’t think about the material selection of the ceiling but it is worth a few minutes at least to… think. Because it is typically a large amount of square footage, it can be expensive to finish your ceiling in anything else but drywall, but perhaps consider adding… Continue reading How to Finish a Ceiling?
Framing is Under Way
Progress is being made on the Alton Bay Lake House in New Hampshire! Unfortunately, the contractors lost a day of work having received a huge spring snow storm last week. But onward goes the work and the gable wall is framed and up. There is a large arched window that will be installed above these… Continue reading Framing is Under Way