It's been a busy couple of weeks out on Scraggy Neck, Cataumet. The low temperatures and high winds have combined for some tough working conditions in the last week! Below, we have just started removing the front roof in preparation for the...
This week we were focused on beefing up the floor framing with lots of LVL's. We had to replace the undersized headers over the 3 sliders across the back of the house. We also started on some actual framing and moved the existing gable out...
Week 2 finds us wrapping up the bulk of the demolition out on Scraggy Neck. The rain finally ended. Was it 8 days of rain? Sure seemed like it. Here are some pictures to enjoy...
This is the view from the house we are working on. The spit o'...
This week finds us on Scraggy Neck getting going on an extensive remodel. For those who don't know, Scraggy Neck is located in the village of Cataumet and is part of the town of Bourne. Scraggy as it's known locally, is a horseshoe crab shaped...
For those of us that are fortunate to live on beautiful Cape Cod, we love our homes and have deep roots in our communities and have every intention of staying.
But oh, the house is just so small. The dining room is about 2 feet...
Communication.Listening and understanding your needs.
Accountability. You work with the same person start to finish.
Resources. To build your project.
Experience. Knowing and understanding the big picture.
Note above that the...
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Do you watch Househunters? For those of you who don’t, here’s the premise: a potential buyer or buyers views 3 homes and selects one of them.
Here's what I learned: I'd be a lousy...
Starting on Earth Day: April 22, 2010, a new nationwide law intended to protect children and adults from lead poisoning will take effect.
The impact will be broad. Prior to 1978, paint that contained lead was commonly used on both...
Tempted to go with the lowest price? Don’t be. You requested three prices for a kitchen remodel and you have received quotes for $15,000.00, $27,000 and $31,000.00. You get to thinking “Wow! I can get a new kitchen for $15,000.00...
This week, I've invited a fellow remodeler Paul to share his ideas about sex and bathroom remodeling. Sex, and Why This is Important When Remodeling a Bath. By Paul Lesieur
SEX, and your new bathroom. Do I have your attention? If...