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YEAR IN REVIEW 2025
We looked back on 2025 and it was a great year!
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RE-BUILD Basement Stairs
Nothing is more creaky than those basement stairs. Seldom used and easily forgotten, they do need a little attention.
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Renovation – Floor 2 Ceiling
Century homes need a little TLC. This project renovated a room from floor to ceiling.
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How to Build a Modern Kitchen into an Old House
There are many challenges with modernizing a century home. See how to build a modern kitchen into an old house through our time lapse video.
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New Bay Window with a Seat Provides Immediate Comfort
Old drafty windows are the biggest hidden expense in a home. A new bay widow with a seat provides immediate comfort and energy efficiency.
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RENOVATION – 1/2 Bath – Before and After
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.
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Windows, Windows, Windows
Blocks and Spots installs windows. Replacement, basement, broken, or new, we’re here for you. Proudly installing: Harvey, American Craftsman, Andersen, and Ply Gem.
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How to retread a carpeted staircase
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. Check out the video below to see how a stair retread looks.
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How to Find – The Right Contractor for the Job
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.
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How to Build – Accessory Dwelling Unit – Research and Planning
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.
