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We remodeled this master bathroom in an old Victorian in Arlington. The project included a new walk-in shower, radiant heated floors, a Runtal towel warmer, and more. The client opted for the more open feel of a curtain rather than a shower door. The design was slightly challenging due to the placement of an existing…
Read MoreWe are wrapping up a major remodel of a Victorian home in a historic district of Brookline. We were referred by a neighbor to the parents of the current owner for repairs to the front porch and a custom wood screen door. Because of our impeccable attention to detail, reputation, and responsiveness on that job,…
Read MoreWe ordered and installed a custom Marvin full glass door for the rear entrance in a home in historic Brookline. We worked with the client, door manufacturer, building inspectors, and the Preservation Department to make sure the new door fit the code and satisfied our client. Due to supply chain issues, the custom door took…
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A client had a leaky 20 year old steam boiler that we had been servicing for several years. We set up a new install right away and made the switch over to a new boiler in 8 hours. The new boiler runs more efficiently, runs quieter and even uses less water than the previous unit.…
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A client that we have a long relationship with recently inherited a house along the south shore. The wraparound front porch was literally falling down, and there was already a sizeable hole in the roof. We worked with the client on the design and materials selection. Normally our work is done with wood and stone,…
Read MoreA longtime client of ours—29 years!—had some roof leaks in an 8 level condo that was built in 1986. The roof was multi-level and multi-faceted, with copper, slate, and rubber. We had to remove the old air conditioning condenser, strip the old materials off, strip some of the siding off the penthouse, and remove both…
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We just finished replacing a set of bluestone front steps and walk in a historic district of Brookline. The old stone was peeling and flaking. We demolished everything to the ground and replaced it all with new cement, stone dust, and Blue Mist granite, which is harder and more durable than bluestone. This work required…
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A client of ours recommended us to a family in Stoneham. They had a full bathroom on the second floor in need of remodeling, and the only other bathroom in the house was a larger than average half bathroom on the first floor. With three kids having to go without a shower during the remodel,…
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