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The kitchen design is modern yet comfortable and spacious. I opted for a simple corner kitchen augmented with a multi-purpose island that can be moved in-a-pinch if more space is needed. The counters will be clad in beautiful full-thickness oak … Continue reading
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East Coast Exploration drilled an environmental exploration hole today, which is a fancy way of saying they went searching for water! My 30-acre parcel is quite unique for Maine. It is off of Intervale Road, which literally means a low … Continue reading
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I had a chance to visit Longleaf lumber in Cambridge, MA today. They specialize in milling reclaimed lumber into beams, mantles, floors, and barn-board for walls. I visited in search of two things: information on their barn-board to supplement some … Continue reading
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Floors are one of the most used and yet under appreciated items in a house. If you think about; you walk on them every day, they substantially affect the aesthetic of a space, and are under foot in some cases … Continue reading
I am what some folks would call an “extreme do-it-yourselfer” and can tackle just about any home project. However, living nearly three hours away from this project has demanded I balance my desire to chip-in and tackle big portions of the … Continue reading
I have officially begun the construction loan process! After interviewing five local and national banks I ended up selecting Franklin Savings Bank for the construction loan. They had reasonable terms, understood the area, and were accustomed to working with my … Continue reading
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We came across a 1700s era farm house and barn last week that was being torn down to make way for condos in Bedford, MA. It was quite sad to walk a now baron and decimated property where a once … Continue reading
As I prepare to build my dream home from researching to interviewing builders, I realized there are very few resources available which explain the gap between “thinking about building a house” and “breaking ground”. While I still have a long … Continue reading
I had a great meeting with Performance Building Supply last Friday to review the Window quote. The pricing was a bit higher than expected due to the 7 foot by 7 foot tempered glass windows I settled on for the … Continue reading
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With 300+ square feet in windows spec’d for the house, I have been doubtful about whether it would be feasible to stay within budget and specify high-performance triple pane window. However, today I got the answer to that question-a resounding yes! Intus … Continue reading