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Why I Regret Making My House a Smart-House
The only regret I have in my full house remodel was believing a Smart House was going to make my life better.
43 Church Street Westborough, MA
A 4-year synopsis of a renovation. Built in 1849; restored from 2009-2013.
Chiroptophobics Beware
Chiroptophobia is a fear of bats. While I'm not afraid of bats, this video is just the sort of thing that could push me over the edge into becoming chiroptophobic...…
Paint Your House and Live Mortgage Free
How far are you willing to go to have your mortgage paid for you?
How NOT to Wire a Garage Door Opener
Just when you think you've seen it all something like this comes along and... and you get a cramp in your neck from shaking your head... and wonder "WHAT" were…
Note to Self: Always Put Paint in Trunk!
How often to we head off to work without a concern of how tools, materials and supplies are loaded? For me its too often but these photos are a reminder…
I’ll Fly if You’ll Buy
It's breaktime, you're hot, you're tired and the call for beverages goes out. Looks like they sent the wrong guy this time!
Bridge Over Trouble
Everything seems normal enough on this bridge construction site until...
And the Building-Blunders Contest Winner Is…
Thank you to all who voted in our latest gallery challenge. See which lucky person took home three of our popular Graphic Guides to Construction.
What You Don’t Know Can Kill You
Ignorance is NOT bliss. Not knowing can kill you, your business or some one close to you, like it did to my friend's daughter Amanda.

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