The Realities of Renovating a Bathroom
Despite what you may see on HGTV or hear from companies like Bath Fitter, you can’t complete a major bathroom renovation in a week. If you’re going to do it right — which is how …
Spring into Green Renovations
Here in New England, spring marks the beginning of warmer temperatures, longer, lighter days – and also the start of construction season! A sure sign of spring is seeing trucks lined-up outside of your neighbor’s …
Subcontractor’s Corner with Steve Gilbert
Electrician Steve Gilbert goes way back with Custom’s Bill Farnsworth and Scott Blain, and has worked with Custom for eight years. We thought it would be fun to ask Steve about some of the hot …
The Importance of the Lead Carpenter System
In this Management Memo, we’d like to explain Custom Contracting’s “lead carpenter system” — and how it benefits our clients. The way we see it, there are two possible extremes for a remodeling project: chaos …
Understanding Differences in Remodeling Quotes
Homeowners ask us all the time: “Why are there such differences in the numbers I get from various contractors?” It’s complicated to answer, but we’d like to give it a try. We know homeowners usually …
Remodeling for Multigenerational Living
It’s a fact of life today: More and more seniors are moving in with their adult children. Many families are struggling to accommodate these new additions to their households. According to U.S. Census figures, the …
Why ‘Single Source’ is the Way to Go When Remodeling
At Custom Contracting, one of the most appealing benefits we bring our customers is the comfort and convenience of one-stop shopping. That’s what we mean when we refer to “single-source responsibility.” The alternative, of course, …