Project Spotlight: The O’Sullivan Home
Paula and Dan O’Sullivan own something of a rarity in urban Somerville: a farmhouse-style home. They loved the house when they first saw it six years ago, largely because of the two generous porches and …
A Wealth of Cabinetry Options
Did you realize that Custom is an official dealer of cabinets from Bertch, Touchstone and Wolf — three of the best manufacturers out there? Few other remodeling contractors in the area can make a similar …
Why We Believe in the Lead Carpenter System
Since starting Custom in 1990, one of the mainstays of our firm has been the lead carpenter system. In this Management Memo, we’d like to explain what this system is all about and how it …
Is a Major Interior Renovation Right for You?
Many people associate an interior renovation with an expansion of the home’s footprint. In fact, major remodeling projects frequently don’t involve building an addition, but rather reconfiguring the existing space in a better way. So …
What Customer Service Means to Us
For this Management Memo, we thought it would be interesting to get the perspective of production manager Craig Lielasus on what’s involved in delivering first-rate customer service. As he explains, customer service covers everything from …
Project Spotlight: The Cooke/Steinberg Home
It’s always nice when one of our clients takes the time to share some kind words about Custom Contracting. So we were pleased to come across this five-star review on Houzz.com from Arlington’s Heather Cooke: …
Understanding the Importance of Plot Plans
If you’re considering an addition or external renovation to your home, be sure to account for the plot plan. Failing to do so could cause a significant delay in your project. A plot plan, …
EM NARI Trade Scholarship Fund
EM NARI members give generously to support the chapter’s scholarship fund. Each year scholarships are granted to support the educational goals of local youth. New in 2015, EM NARI awarded its first Trade Scholarship. Students …
CCI’s Bill Farnsworth on the 2017 EM NARI Board of Directors
The EM NARI Board of Directors represents the diverse businesses that make up our chapter with a heavy emphasis on remodeling contractors. The EM NARI Board Members work throughout the year, some serving both on …
CCI Q&A: The Challenges of Creating a Project Timeline
Production manager Craig Lielasus explains what goes into creating a project timeline — and how we and our customers can use this valuable tool. At what point in the process do you begin working on …
Project Spotlight: The Yao/Rossacci Home
At Custom, it’s a real pleasure to work with homeowners over the course of several years to bring their vision to life. That’s certainly been the case with Arlington’s Yili Yao and Mike Rossacci. Yili …
Custom Makes The Remodeling 550 and the QR500 Lists!
Remodeling magazine has released its 2016 Remodeling 550 list, and Custom made the cut. We came in at No. 72 among Full-Service Remodelers. The Remodeling 550 captures the largest 550 remodeling companies in the United …