Project Spotlight: The Uhlenbrock Home
The 1920s Arts & Crafts style home of Justine and Nathan Uhlenbrock has charm to spare. The previous owners had lovingly cared for it for 60 years, but the house needed some updates. When the …
Going Green When Remodeling
Here’s a question we’re getting from more and more clients: “What’s the most environmentally friendly way to dispose of all the stuff being taken out of my home during my remodeling project?” Recycling is …
Welcome Hannah Wirtz to the CCI Team!
Hannah Wirtz joined the Custom team earlier this year as a design assistant. A graduate of the New England Institute of Art (Brookline, MA), Hannah studied interior design. Hannah lives on a farm in Littleton, …
Remodeling Spending on the Rise
In our Management Memos, we often like to share our perspective on what we’re seeing in the local remodeling market. Lately, one trend has clearly stood out: Homeowners are spending more on their remodeling projects. …
Ready to Transform Your Basement?
Custom Contracting clients used to be pretty conservative about basement renovations. Now, it seems like the sky is the limit. Until recently, homeowners tended to hire us to convert their basement into a playroom, …
How to Make a Home Renovation Less Disruptive
Living through a home renovation can be difficult, even if you’re working with an outstanding remodeling firm. At Custom, we recognize how disruptive this experience can be, and we do all we can to lessen …
When Is The Best Time To Remodel Your Kitchen?
One of the top projects for homeowners is kitchen remodeling. Custom Contracting remodels many kitchens. It’s a great way to increase the value of your home and customize the kitchen to your liking. After all …
Are We a Fit for Each Other?
At Custom, we don’t see ourselves as salespeople. We’re not here to sell you our home remodeling services. Rather, starting with our initial interaction, we’re focused on determining whether we’re a fit for you and …
Mini-Split Systems: Good Things in Small Packages
Do you have a room in your house that’s too cold in the winter and too hot in the summer? A ductless, or mini-split, system might be the perfect solution. Mini-splits offer heating and …
Five Hot Kitchen Appliances
Thinking about a kitchen remodeling project? It’s never too early to choose the appliances. The thing is, choosing kitchen appliances has never been more challenging because there have never been more options to consider. …
Custom Tops the List of Remodeling 550 for 2018!
Remodeling Magazine has released their list of the nation’s biggest remodelers for 2018 and Custom Contracting made the top 100…again! High quality, hard work, and top notch customer service has earned Custom Contracting #80 on …
Project Spotlight: The Cronin Home
When Waltham’s Dan and Danene Cronin bought their house in 2015, they were thinking ahead. The cape-style home is located on a double lot, so they knew they’d have plenty of room to expand. Last …