Ever wonder how a mattress is built? Well, I've seen upholstery built, but never a mattress, so I was excited to get an invitation to Gardner Mattress. They make their own, high quality, hand-crafted mattress in Salem, Mass. They make custom …
It’s all about the View
Roger Cook's guys came earlier in the spring with their big boy trucks. They moved trees. They moved dirt. They dug holes. They created a patio which will eventually be bluestone. The back of the house will be all about the view. …
It’s an Old House, What Do You Expect?
One of the biggest challenges in renovating and old home is controlling costs. Because you can't. You don't know the extent of existing conditions until the walls come down and the work begins. With clients, I spend a lot of time managing …
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This House Is Really a Love Story
About 2 years ago, I met my beloved. We knew pretty quickly that this was "it." And like many other couples who meet in mid-life, there were many things that had to be figured out. One was where to live. At the time, I …