Mudroom Must-Haves
Over the course of our 30 years in business we have worked on tons of mudrooms. Some were additions and some were renovations of existing space. There are endless possibilities that we explore with potential clients, but time and again there are several “must-haves” that we nearly always incorporate into a new mudroom. Durable […]
Our Favorite Bathroom Sinks
Recently we posted a blog on kitchen sinks. Now it’s time to take a look at the bathroom. You may think that in a smaller space, particularly in a guest bathroom, that it might be easier to choose. In fact, there are a lot of design choices that need to be made once you’ve analyzed […]
Choosing a Kitchen Sink – Some of our Favorites!
We’ve seen a lot of sinks over the years. Stainless steel sinks, apron/farm house sinks, island sinks, bar sinks…you name it, we’ve installed it. Sinks are one of those items that you don’t think about much until you have to choose one for your kitchen remodel. Then, you may find that the choices are completely […]
Subcontractors Corner: HVAC Specialist Tom Talcott
Tom Talcott, owner of HVAC contractor T.J. Talcott & Son in Townsend, goes way back with Custom’s Bill Farnsworth and Scott Blain. In fact, the three first worked together on Custom projects in the early ’90s. Tom spent 20 years as an independent contractor before serving 11 years as an account manager with F.W. Webb […]
Live Larger With a More Organized Home
Home organizing is a hot topic, from interior design shows on HGTV to photographic inspiration on Pinterest to The New York Times‘ Best Sellers list. The subject dovetails with a question our clients often ask: “How can I add more living space to my home?” We’ve answered the challenge many times, expanding living space by […]
Kitchen Islands: Bigger and Better
Kitchens have long served as the hub of the home. Today’s kitchen renovations are fully embracing that identity, with the kitchen island evolving from a place for basic meal prep to a multi-functional center for activity and entertaining. Expanding in Size and Function In recent years, more of our clients have expressed a […]
CCI Management Memo – Teamwork From Concept Through Construction
We’re often asked what makes our company so successful, makes our system so effective and sets us apart from the competition. The short answer is our production team and our teamwork, from concept to construction. Project Coordination The first step in […]
Client Spotlight: The Gibowicz Home
Julie and Joe Gibowicz’s Sudbury farmhouse was built in 1810 and expanded in 1860. With its long history and charming period details like posts and beams, wood floors and brick fireplaces, the couple has been very careful in their approach to remodeling. The Gibowiczes first hired Custom for some smaller projects soon after purchasing […]
The Best Home Gym We Ever Built
Since we’re all at home these days, many of us are wishing we were getting more activity. It made us remember one of the coolest projects we’ve ever worked on. This gym is fantastic and we’re sure it’s getting a lot of use right now. Of course, when you think “gym,” you’re probably picturing lots […]
Evolution of the Bathroom
For our great-great-great grandparents, nature’s call meant braving the elements for a trip to the outhouse. Today’s bathrooms have radiant heat floors, smart technology and tile chic enough to serve as the background for your teenager’s Instagram selfies. So how did we get here? The progression of the bathroom tracks with advances […]
CCI Management Memo – Be Proactive About Doing Your Homework
Thinking about doing a major home renovation, like a big addition? Picking the right remodeling firm for the project is a critical part of the process. But before you even go down that path, you need to do a little research. Or in some cases, a lot of research. The fact is, larger projects often […]
Client Spotlight: The McElroy-LeRoyer Home
Aging in place — the ability to stay in your home as you get older — is very much on the minds of homeowners these days. And more and more, it’s something that we’ve been accounting for in our projects at Custom. Arlington’s Richard McElroy and Ann LeRoyer offer a case in point. They’ve lived […]