Over the past few years, many of us have become familiar with the “internet of things,” or “IoT. This term refers to the various devices that leverage internet technology to be connected and exchange data …
Investing in a home renovation or addition is an exciting prospect, but it can also be scary. While there’s considerable upside, there are also perfectly understandable concerns about everything that could go wrong. At Custom, …
Ever since buying their Arlington colonial 10 years ago, the owners dreamed of converting the basement into something special. “One thing we’d always wanted to do was to transform the basement into a daily living …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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. …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
