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There are many contractors on a jobsite and knowing who you need when you need them is important to staying on top of any construction project. This guide explains the different roles of contractors in building an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and who you need to get the job done right.
Bath(room) renovations have one of the highest returns on investment (ROI) in your home. Here’s a quick before and after video of a 1/2 Bath we renovated in Charlton, MA.
Many houses that were built after 1970 feature carpeted staircases. Blocks and Spots specializes in how to retread a carpeted staircases to make them look new and modern.
Blocks and Spots LLC is a licensed Lead Save Renovator (LSR).
Did you know that 24% of houses built before 1978 contain lead based paint? That number jumps up to 69% if the house was built before 1960. And a staggering 87% of homes built before 1940 are known to contain lead based paint. Lead based paint was used in 38 million residential homes in the United States before it was banned in 1978.
Small Business in America passed away peacefully in its sleep on March 1, 2022. It was 72 years old.
Small Business had a long and storied career, contributing significantly to the American economy and cultural landscape. It created jobs, fostered innovation, and brought unique products and services to local communities. Unfortunately, Small Business had been in declining health for some time and ultimately succumbed to a number of factors that proved too much to overcome.
Research and planning are the first steps in deciding whether an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is right for your property. This post will take you through the process I had to do to determine if I could build an ADU in the hayloft of an 1880s barn.
Recent drought and water use restrictions have highlighted the need for more water capture systems. Also, known as rainwater harvesting, these systems collect runoff water from your gutters and store it for future use. This post is about how I built my rainwater harvesting system.
5 years ago, we bought a run-down 1,200 sq ft Farmhouse, that had a 3,600 sq ft New England Barn attached to it. Built in the 1880s, the property had only seen minimal upgrades over the years. With a focus on efficiency modernization, we planned on using the property as a test bed to see how we can employ new construction techniques to upgrade a 140 yr old property and make it energy efficient.
This part of the Farmhouse Renovation story is about building a 750 sq ft Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) in the hay loft of the old barn.
