"Chestnuts roasting on an open fire..." There’s something extra special about a fireplace. It doesn’t matter if it’s wood-burning, gas or electric, a fireplace adds ambiance to your home, especially during the winter.
Whether you have already lit your first fire of the season or not, here are a few important fireplace safety tips to remember:
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The October snowstorm has got all Greater Boston residents thinking of the long months ahead. Before winter really sets in, you should evaluate the condition of your roofing to determine if it can handle the pressure!
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One of the questions I get most frequently from people contacting us about new jobs is, what will it cost to build my new home / addition / kitchen, etc.? It’s an understandable first question – you need to know what things are going to cost so that you can determine what you can afford – but answering the question without knowing what exactly you’d like to build and what your existing site conditions are, is difficult for any contractor. That being said, I do want to offer you some guidance to help you with your project planning.
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When it comes to kitchen remodeling ideas, the choices can often seem overwhelming. However, working your way through these choices boils down to a deceptively simple question: Do you prefer traditional or contemporary kitchen designs?
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This is an excerpt of a Q&A about green building that originally appeared in Wellesley/Weston Magazine. I thought it would be a good one to share with our readers to answer commonly asked questions on green building and home improvements.
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Building a new home begins long before the foundation is poured. To help you avoid costly mistakes during the construction process, we’ve identified five important steps you should know about before you build. I’ve presented this topic in the past and it is always well-received by audiences that are looking for guidance on this sometimes overwhelming process.
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