Posts by Craig Guido
Virtual Reality Kitchen Experience at CCL
By: Nicole Patri Cape Cod Lumber is one of our greatest trade partners, we often send our homeowners to CCL HomeScapes to design their kitchens with the wonderful design staff at CCL. “CCL HomeScapes offers a complete kitchen design service encompassing a broad spectrum of styles and design ideas. Our designers know the importance of…
Read MoreMark Caruso & Allison Guido’s Work Anniversaries with Almar Building & Remodeling
By: Nicole Patri We’re celebrating Allison’s 20th Anniversary with Almar Building & Remodeling. Allison officially joined the Almar team in 2002, but she’s been a part of Almar for much longer. Growing up, her dad, Former Almar President, Terrance Quinn, would take her and her sister around neighborhoods on the South Shore. They could find…
Read MoreCape Cod Lumber BuildOn Expo 2022
By: Nicole Patri Craig & Allison Guido were presenters at the CCL BuildOn Expo 2022, they talked all about managing and expanding a multigenerational family business. The BuildOn Expo is a “trade show style event where the industry’s top manufacturers showed the latest & greatest products on the market and hosted how-to and best practice…
Read MoreAzek Full Circle PVC Recycling and Almar Building & Remodeling
By: Nicole Patri and Allison Guido Today we’re celebrating Earth Day here at Almar Building & Remodeling! We’ve been working with Azek’s Recycling Program and want to share with you all how we make use of the program to create more environmentally friendly renovations. So many homeowners love Azek Composite decking. Our team builds and…
Read MoreSelection Allowances: What They Are & Why We Use Them
By: Nicole Patri What is a ‘selection’? This refers to the choices we need you to make like cabinetry, plumbing fixtures, tiles, etc. These are all outlined in your signed contract. It is important that these choices are made as early in the project as possible to avoid any delays. For example, if your tile…
Read MoreCelebrating Women In Construction
By: Nicole Patri We’re celebrating Women In Construction all month long as part of Women’s History Month. According to the National Association of Women in Construction, women make up about 10% of the industry’s workforce. Almar Building & Remodeling Inc is uniquely situated in this statistic because Almar is owned by Allison Guido. Allison is…
Read MoreWindows: Comparing Vinyl and Fiberglass Options
By: Nicole Patri When making window selections you may be wondering if you should choose vinyl or fiberglass windows. Vinyl and fiberglass are two of the most popular materials used in windows today replacing wood. Wood isn’t used as often because the material doesn’t last as long and requires more maintenance. Both vinyl and fiberglass…
Read MoreTeam Member Spotlight: Annabell Rojas
By: Nicole Patri Annabell is our Bookkeeper and Office Coordinator, she is one of the people who answers your call whenever you contact the office! She is an integral part of our office, and we are grateful for all that she does. March 6th-12th is Women in Construction week so we thought we’d highlight one…
Read MoreWhy Is There Mold on my Windowsill and What To Do About It?
By: Nicole Patri Recently, a homeowner called and asked if we could replace her windowsills without replacing her newly installed windows because there was mold growing on her sills on the outside of her windows. This outdoor mold could be caused by excess water and weathering over time. But, what if you’re experiencing this on…
Read MoreWhat Almar is Looking Forward to in the New Year
By: Nicole Patri Almar is looking to have another great year and we’re so excited to share some amazing improvements with you all. In 2021 and so far in 2022, we’ve seen supply chain delays and price increases. These increases and delays do not look like they’re improving. The good news is, we’ve put in…
Read MoreWhat Should I Expect Once I Sign my Remodeling Contract?
By: Allison Guido There are a lot of highs and lows in remodeling. Sometimes, uncertainty can lead to some of the lows. We often talk about the remodeling emotional roller coaster which can help you predict how you may feel during certain parts of the remodeling process. Homeowners want to know what happens once they…
Read MoreJammin on the Deck
By: Craig Guido With outdoor spaces becoming so popular and outdoor living becoming more comfortable, finding a way to play your favorite music while out on your deck is a major plus. Once we build your new Timbertech by Azek deck, you might want to take some time to chill out on the deck and listen…
Read MoreHanover Home Show 2022
By: Nicole Patri This past weekend we set up our booth at the Hanover Home Show. We were happy to meet so many of you and can’t wait to start talking to you about your future projects. Answering your questions and connecting with you is why we love participating in the Home Show. Setting up…
Read MorePlanning Your Remodel in the New Year
By: Nicole Patri Set a Budget ( & Contingency) Your first step to planning a remodel is to come up with a rough estimate of how much you can spend on your remodel. To understand industry trends and to see if your budget is realistic, we recommend getting estimates from a few different contractors. Check…
Read MoreSound Proofing Your Remodel
By: Craig Guido From time to time, we get homeowners asking us to put more insulation in the walls or do something additional to help soundproof a room. There are many ways that we can soundproof a space depending on what you are trying to achieve. If you’re looking to just help deaden the sound…
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