More Logical Storage: You Know You Need It
On every one of our renovation projects, we make sure to factor in lots of logical storage. Typically, people don't pay attention to closets and storage areas unless they're done[...]
When It Comes to Older Homes, Small Is Not the New Big
In the world of new construction, the mantra is “small is the new big.” This means that people who are building new homes appear to be tired of —[...]
The Truck Tells the Whole Story
You can tell a lot about a craftsman by how he keeps his truck. At our Maryland Street project, the bank that owned the property before us had[...]
The Importance of Having a Plan
I’ve been speaking with some landscapers about creating a plan for our yard’s landscaping. I’m pretty sure my reaction to the process is a lot like most homeowners thinking about[...]
We’re in The News!
Discussing modern day marketing and how we do it in : Remodeling Magazine We are moving to e marketing because it's more sustainable than snail mail. E marketing doesn't require[...]
What Can You Learn From a Brick?
The brick is an iconic building element to those of us who live on the East Coast, where old cities are built from millions and millions of red bricks.[...]
Signs of an Organized Worksite
Chris, one of our lead carpenters, is temporarily off this job site, where we are renovating a few bathrooms. We have to wait a few days for glass and stone[...]
Making Home Renovations Sing
A great renovation project is like an orchestra concert. It is a connected series of activities performed by a skilled team working in unison — not a haphazard[...]
In the Beginning: The Starting Point for Every Renovation Project
Yesterday, my neighbor asked me about her kitchen. She explained that she hates the one she has, and she was obviously anxious about getting it renovated. But she was completely[...]
Trip to Rhinebeck and Learning From The Past
I just returned from a weekend jaunt to Rhinebeck, NY, a charming village located 100 miles north of New York City that was settled by both English and Dutch settlers[...]
