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Basement Remodel
With a new home in a new town, this homeowner had a blank slate that he could utilize any way he wanted. So our team worked with him to design his dream “man cave” with an accent wall for a large screen TV, special lighting for hanging his guitars, and a dedicated area for his…
Read MoreHow Do I Maintain my Tankless Hot Water Heater?
If you’re looking for a great way to help conserve energy and save water, a tankless hot water heater might be a good addition to your home. Tankless water heaters can be 20 to 30 percent more efficient than most other hot water heaters. If you have decided to add a tankless hot water heater,…
Read MoreHow To Winterize Your Generator
We might not be ready to admit it, but Winter is just around the corner. With snowstorms on the horizon, it’s important to protect your home and start winterizing it. One of the most important things to add to your list of best practices for winter is to protect your generator. This will help keep…
Read MoreTeam Member Spotlight: Nolan Blakeley
By: Nicole Patri Nolan Blakeley is one of our Project Managers and a great member of our Production team. Nolan is a master of finding ways to streamline your project in a timely and efficient manner. He will be there for you throughout the remodeling process (and take some killer notes for BuilderTrend). BuilderTrend is…
Read MorePuopolo Electric and Almar Building & Remodeling
By: Nicole Patri Our Trade Partner relationships are a huge part of our remodeling process. We are grateful for their work and for their partnership. We work with the best of the best on the South Shore to make sure that your remodels are finished with the highest quality work possible. Whether that be heating,…
Read MoreIs it worth it to remodel a bathroom?
Nothing dates a house more quickly than a bathroom that time has forgotten. Outdated bathrooms can be dramatically revitalized easily. I was recently looking at our kids bathroom and realized that it is functional but definitely in need of some work. It’s over 30 years old and maybe not as functional as it once was.…
Read MoreTop 3 Outdoor Living Design Trends
As summer is slowly coming to an end and school is right around the corner (let’s face it, August is the Sunday of summer, right?) you’re probably thinking about all the time you’ve spent in your backyard. For us, it always gets us thinking on how we can improve our outdoor living space for the…
Read MoreHow do I keep my drains from clogging?
Recently we had some septic work (oh, joy) done in our own home and while chatting with the technician, it got me thinking… While I very rarely pour cooking oil down the drain that there are lots of products (soap, hair conditioner, coconut oil) that we use daily that cause oil builds up in our…
Read MoreHow should I care for Granite Countertops?
Known for its gorgeous patterns and durability, Granite remains a popular choice for countertops. From its color options and styles to fit almost any design to being cost effective, it’s almost a win-win. However, it’s still an investment and they DO require regular maintenance to keep its good looks. Your typical everyday cleaning of your…
Read MoreWhy has my water pressure been so low lately?
There aren’t any negatives to Summer, right? Especially here in New England, we truly celebrate our summers. Spending time at our beaches, vacations, outdoor dining, and so much more. Oh wait, then there’s the issue no one wants to deal with in the Summer – Low Water Pressure! We have heard so much chatter on…
Read MoreDeck Safety Tips for the 4th of July
By: Nicole Patri 4th of July is a holiday filled with family, friends, and barbeque as we celebrate our country’s Independence and finish the day with fireworks. On Independence Day, a lot of us spend time outdoors on our decks with our loved ones. Protecting your home and your family is of top priority on…
Read MoreWorking with Calcimine Ceilings
By: Nicole Patri In New England, a lot of our older homes have calcimine ceilings. Calcimine was a chalk-type finish that was used as a cost efficient, fast method for finishing paster- especially on ceilings. A lot of our homeowners run into one common issue with their ceilings that were once finished with calcimine. When…
Read MoreWorking with RENORUN
There are constantly new advancements in the remodeling industry. Here at Almar Building & Remodeling, we want to stay on the cutting edge of efficiency for our renovations. This year we have partnered with RENORUN to help streamline our supply chain. RENORUN offers mobile shopping and delivery services of all the supplies needed for our…
Read MoreIs HGTV Reality? A Contractors Opinion…
By: Allison Guido & Nicole Patri We hear all the time from our homeowners; “I saw this great tile on HGTV!” or “Well, on HGTV they get it done SO much faster.” HGTV’s viewership has grown more quickly than most other cable TV channels since it first aired in 1994 and now has almost as…
Read MoreHome Offices… We Need One NOW!!
By: Allison Guido & Nicole Patri There are more reasons than ever for homeowners to add a home office. More and more of you are now working from home- and some of you are even working from home indefinitely. Summer is coming and kids are about to be home from school. When you are trying…
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