Posts by Craig Guido
Milton Ma: How to Find the Right Remodeling Professional
Tips to help save your big investment Before you dive into a major home remodel, however, the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) reminds homeowners to take a close look at the contractor they plan to hire for the job.Almar Building & Remodeling President Terrance F Quinn, CS, CGR, CAPS, VSI., is a remodeling…
Read MoreQuincy Ma: 7 Things to Know When Buying Replacement Windows
By Terry Quinn: CS, CAGR, CAPS, VSI Over the years I’ve seen a lot of good windows and a lot of bad windows. And I’ve seen a lot of good homeowners get caught buying bad windows becuause they didn’t know any better. Not all windows are the same. Some met Energy Star requirements and some…
Read MoreHAPPY 10 Year Anniversary to Allison Guido (Hanson, Ma)
By: Craig H. Guido, CS (Hanover. Ma) Ten years ago Almar Building & Remodeling invested in it’s own future when we welcomed our General Manager Allison QuinnGuido, CS as the third generation of Quinn’s to the team full time. (Almar was founded in 1959 by Allison paternal grandfather Gerald Quinn.) Allison had worked part-time with Almar…
Read MoreBudgeting for a Renovation
When considering a renovation, one of the first questions homeowners often ask is, “What should I be budgeting for a renovation?” It’s common to feel sticker shock when receiving initial proposals. Today, I want to share some tips to help you start planning your budget range wisely.
Setting Expectations Early
At Almar, we prioritize discussing budget and expectations upfront. Why? It ensures:
You have a realistic understanding of costs early in the process.
We can provide recommendations to keep your project within a reasonable budget range.
Hanover, Ma: Reducing Musty Smells in Basement
Utilizing your unfinished basement can be a great idea for adding living space to your house without taking on an addition project. We have had clients finish their basementsto make: · In-Law Apartments · Wine Cellars · Family/Playrooms · Gyms · Movie Theatres Entertainment spaces Many people don’t want to finish their basement for fear…
Read MoreBraintree: Paying for your Renovation
Almar Building & Remodeliong (Hanover, Ma) clients have often asked about the option to finance their project thru us. Because they like working with a family run local business so Almar now offers Financing for remodeling projects, up to $25,000 for qualified borrowers. Our ability to offer financing has now made it possible to again…
Read MoreWhy Upgrade to a USB Outlet: Changing the way you Charge.
Standard UCable Almar is always on the lookout for new products that are going to enhance our clients comfort in their home. I recently read an article in one of the Remodeling industry magazines about the new USB wall plug. These new outlets can be used to replace your existing wall outlet with one that includes two…
Read MoreNot Just Carpenters, but Local Craftsmen.
by: Allison Q Guido, CS Craig and I were fortunate to get to take a few days off over the Fourth of July holiday. We headed to head to central Vermont. As we took our Giovanni to some of the sites like Sugarbush Farm, Simon Pearce Glass, Danforth Pewter, Long Trail and Harpoon Breweries, the…
Read MoreHow Almar freshened up a kitchen without a major renovation
by: Craig H. Guido, CS Making your existing space feel like your dream space doesn’t always have to involve a major renovation. Almar recently completed a kitchen renovation here in Hanover, MA. But this wasn’t a typical renovation where we demoed all the existing cabinets and started over. Several years ago when this client…
Read MoreA Little Shade Can Go a Long Way
The hot days of summer are upon us. If you’re thinking of ways to reduce your summer energy bills, you might consider investing in a home improvement that will keep your home cool, stylish and comfortable: shade awnings. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, window awnings can reduce solar heat gain in the summer by up to 65% on…
Read MorePembroke, Ma: Garage Door Safety Tips
June is National Safety Month, so The International Door Association and the Door & Access Systems Manufacturers Association have designated June as Garage Door Safety Month. Your garage door is probably the single largest operating piece of machinery in the house and it is vital to your families safety, so you should make sure it…
Read MoreRemodeling Safety Tips for Scituate Homeowners
June 2012 is National Safety Month, so I thought it would be a good idea to share a few tips we think are very important for homeowners to remember when you are having renovations done at your home. Remodeling is very exciting and nerve-racking, if you are not cautious your project could be dangerous even…
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