Finishing your basement is a great way to increase the total living space in your home. Maybe you have a growing family, or are looking to entertain family and friends. Extra bedrooms, an extra bathroom, a family room, or a bar, can be a great addition to your home...
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Home Remodel – Sheetrock and Plaster
Home Remodel - Sheetrock and Plastering We have completed the demolition of the home and have now moved into the sheetrock and plastering stage. Most modern homes use sheetrock and plaster over studs as the foundation of the interior walls. With this remodel, some...
Benefit of Attending a Home Show
While spring may feel like a long way off, you may already be thinking about next year's home remodeling projects, or even contemplating building a new home. If you're tired of looking for ideas on-line and would like to get out and see the newest home products for...
Smoke Alarm – Keep your family safe
Home Maintenance Tip - Smoke Alarm Safety Winter weather is upon us and we sure can feel the chill. With the cold weather, the heating systems in our homes have to work overtime to keep us warm. As such, the chances of house fires increase dramatically in the...
Steps Toward a New Home – The Sub-Floor
This series will suggest some of the basic steps to follow, and things to be aware of, as you begin down the path toward home ownership. The foundation is completed and it’s time for the building crew to actually begin work on your new house. The first step is...
Home Remodel – Demolition
Home Remodel - Demolition Home Remodel - Demolition of the Interior As we continue our journey, we begin the demolition of the home. Demolition sounds destructive, but is actually a very delicate process. It is labor intensive, and demands attention to detail in...
Re-caulk your bathroom – Home Maintenance
Re-Caulk your bathroom The indoor bathroom is a special feature that we are fortunate to have in our homes. What, at one time, our ancestors had to do outdoors, and in many cases in public, we now have the luxury of doing in the privacy of our own home. If you are...
Steps Toward a New Home – Your Home’s Foundation
This series will suggest some of the basic steps to follow, and things to be aware of, as you begin down the path toward home ownership. If you’re going to build a home that’s sturdy and long-lasting, you need to begin with a solid foundation. So what’s the...
Home Remodel – Before the Work Begins
Home Remodel - Tour the home before the work begins In our last post, we laid out the first step involved in the renovation of a residential condominium. After the owners initial meetings with our Custom Home and Remodeling Designers, we prepare for demolition of the...
PortSide Builders Open House
Join us for the PortSide Builders Open House! Stop in for one day only, December 2, 2017, for a builder open house featuring two new, custom-designed homes. Click here for more information!





