Posts by Craig Guido
Hanover: Almar Celebrates 55 Years!
What is insulated siding?
By: Allison Q Guido, CS (Almar Building & Remodeling, Hanover Mass) Installing new siding on your house is a big investment. It can really As you consider your vinyl siding options to should think about not just the basic options like what style siding you want but also should you invest in Insulated Vinyl Siding…
Read More10 Aging in Place Health and Safety Tips
Like nearly 43.4[1] million other Americans. We traveled home for Thanksgiving. And like most adult children who don’t see mom and dad all the time it’s always a shock to see that they are getting older. We find that around the holidays is when most adult children realize that mom and dad could use some…
Read MoreScituate: 5 Tips for Managing your Renovation during the Holidays.
by: Allison Q Guido, CS I always tell clients before we get started on their renovation that it will be an emotional roller coaster an very quickly many clients realize I am right. And there is no harder time to have your Renovation underway than during the holidays. There are times when you are very…
Read MoreScituate: Preparing Your Home for Winter: Exterior Home Maintenance.
By: Allison Q Guido (Almar Building & Remodeling Co. Hanover Ma) Summer quickly turned to fall here in New England, and as I sit on my porch on this gorgeous fall afternoon making my own to-do list. I am very aware of how fast fall will turn to winter and that there may not be…
Read More5 Tips to keep your kids safe during a home renovation
By: Allison Q Guido (Almar Building & Remodeling Co. Hanover Ma) A home improvement project can be fun and exciting for parents but also dangerous for your little ones if you aren’t careful. Just like when your baby started moving and you “baby proofed” when you start a renovation you also need to “kid proof”…
Read MoreGranite versus Quartz
Selecting a countertop for your kitchen can be one of the most challenging decisions during a remodel. With numerous options available, particularly solid surface materials like Granite and Quartz, it’s essential to weigh the pros and cons to find what suits you best. Have you found yourself pondering, “Granite versus Quartz—which is best for me?” Here are some insights to help you decide:
Read MoreHanson: How to Take Care of my Septic System
We moved into our new home two years ago and our septic tank has a filter on it. Last year we had an issue had had a backup into the basement. So we now know that we need to clean the filter each year. Well we haven’t done it yet and this morning I went…
Read MoreHanover: Creating Perfect Study Conditions for Your Student
By: Allison Q Guido (Almar Building & Remodeling Co. Hanover Ma) As the kids are starting back to school now is a great time to think about their learning environment. The classroom is so important, but have you given any thought to the environment where homework and at home learning is done? As a parent…
Read MoreQuincy: Windows… windows… windows… What is the difference?
3 Tips to choosing your Replacement Windows By: Craig Guido (Almar Building & Remodeling Co. Hanover Ma) In today’s remodeling market there are endless options for windows when looking at replacing them for your house. There are wood and vinyl windows you can choose from. The glass can be single, double, and even tripled…
Read MoreScituate: 3 Post Recession Kitchen and Bath Ideas.
By: Craig Guido, CS (Almar Building & Remodeling) The last half dozen years have been hard on your house values and if you are like most people you have only repaired and remodeled the things that you needed to do. But things are changing. House values are continuing to rise and heading back to where…
Read More5 Renovations to Consider this Fall.
As we get closer to the end of summer, back to school and the fall weather, many people’s attention starts to turn to their fall home improvement projects. Now is the time to start planning because whether you are thinking about windows & doors to prep for the upcoming cold weather, a basement so…
Read MoreHanover: “What’s Your Score?”
What’s your score? Well that is just what energystar.gov is asking with the EPA’s new Home Energy Yard Stick. This online quiz “provides a simple assessment of your home’s annual energy use compared to similar homes.”[1] According to the website just by answering a few simple questions like: your zip code, the size of your…
Read MoreProtecting Your Family from EEE
With the recent discovery of EEE found in a mosquito pool in Whitman Ma, we thought it might be a good time to res hare this article, originally published on 8.14.12 *** For those of us living on the South Shore of Massachusetts this year, we know it has been a tough summer for outdoor activities.…
Read MoreAre Your Windows Dressed For Public Viewing?
By: Inspiring Windows, Hanover Ma The choices are many in window treatments. Whether you cover or dress your windows will make all the difference to the direction your search takes you. When you choose to dress your windows you need to look for a professional who focuses on window coverings be they blinds, shades,…
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