Posts by Craig Guido
Hanover: Farmer’s Almanac: Planning for Winter
So have you seen everyone starting to repost the Farmer’s Almanac reports on facebook lately? Apparently “The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts it will be super cold with a slew of snow for much of the country, even in places that don’t usually see too much of it,” Now I know it’s been in the Ninety’s…
Read MoreProgress Payment Schedule
Forget 1/3, 1/3 & 1/3 Many years ago thru an educational training for contractors we were introduced to the system of using a Progress Payment Schedule (or Milestone Payments) instead of the more commonly know 1/3, 1/3 and 1/3 method. At first the idea of seeing something out of “the norm” (or what they think…
Read MoreTeam Building 2015
It isn’t very often a small business can look at their team and honestly say that they have a remarkable group of people working for them, right now is one of these times. I want to say that we have always had great people working with us but for many years, Terry, Craig, Mark and…
Read MoreHanson: What I Learned from the Blizzard of 2015
As I sit here one week after the Blizzard for 2015, watching more snow fall and looking at the forecast for the next few days. I’m praying that the flickering lights don’t go out completely, I’m now regretting a few things. Do you remember the tale of the Cobbler’s Children? The cobbler would work all…
Read MoreKitchen Life: Organization and Storage.
The holidays is a time for family and friends, and not matter what you celebrate I bet you either found yourself in someone else’s kitchen or people spending time in yours. In many families, the kitchen becomes the heart of the home. Families gather in the kitchen in the morning to start their day; kids…
Read MoreTips for Creating an Amazing Finished Basement
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Read MoreNorwell: 5 Tips for Managing your Renovation during the Holidays.
By: Allison & Craig Guido, CS (Almar Building & Remodeling Hanover Ma) Right after Thanksgiving we always start to feel that stress from our clients. The realization that the holidays are fast approaching and the desire to be done with the project as quick as humanly possible. And as much as they want us…
Read MoreFeatured Project: Hanover Basement with Bar
A past client that we had done a master bedroom closet remodel for a few years ago called us to come and look at remodeling their basement. Their children were getting older and having more friends over to watch movies and play video games, so they wanted a place to allow them to go when…
Read MoreHanover: Featured Project – Bathroom Renovation
This bathroom renovation in Hanover was the first home improvement project these new homeowners has ever undertaken. Even before they closed on their new house Mr. & Mrs. L decided that they wanted to make a few changes so they sought a contractor in the area and luckily they choose Almar. The goal of…
Read MoreScituate: Giving your Bathroom a Facelift: Shower Trends
In our last article we discussed how nothing dates a house more quickly than a bathroom that time has forgotten. Drab and outdated bathrooms can be dramatically revitalized. Bath products abound that can give you as lavish a bathroom as you could possibly want. Many homeowners’ want their bathrooms to be totally utilitarian, but others…
Read MoreHanover: Giving your Bathroom a Facelift: Remodeling
In our last article we discussed how nothing dates a house more quickly than a bathroom that time has forgotten. Outdated bathrooms can be dramatically revitalized easily. Bath products abound that can give you as lavish a bathroom as you could possibly want. Many homeowners’ want their bathrooms to be totally utilitarian, but others want…
Read MoreNorwell: Giving your Bathroom a Facelift
Nothing dates a house more quickly than a bathroom that time has forgotten. Yet drab or outdated bathrooms can be dramatically revitalized. Bath products abound that can give you as lavish a bathroom as you could possibly want. Many homeowners’ want their bathrooms to be totally utilitarian, but others want rooms in which to pamper…
Read MoreHanover: The Almar Advantage
Our company differs from ordinary remodeling companies in these important ways: Dedication: We’ve dedicated our business to helping you and other consumers understand remodeling design and construction. That’s why I publish my free reports, and host free seminars. Carpenters: Over 40 years’ experience. Highly skilled, conscientious technicians – with years of experience. Budget Conscience:…
Read MoreBusting Vinyl Siding Myths.
How much do you know about vinyl siding? Let’s bust some common myths and misconceptions and get to the truth! Myth #1: Vinyl siding fades in the sun. The truth revealed: If you have vinyl siding, you know the color lasts decades. This is true even of the darker colors, such as brown, green, and…
Read MoreMassachusetts: Made in the USA Day
I was recently looking thru a woman’s magazine and saw in the calendar list that July 2, 2014 is officially National Made in the USA Day. And I thought “how great that is?!?!” As the nation struggles to continue to move forward from the recession that we should take a day to stop and think…
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