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“Learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t live long enough to make them all yourself.” ― Eleanor Roosevelt Running a small business can sometimes feel like it’s your team of people trying to reinvent the wheel of modern construction.   Beyond managing the general day to day of building projects and meeting our clients’…

When people think of a home renovation project, they are most likely to conjure up images of workers on ladders and the sound of saws and hammers, or what it feels like to be in the middle of the building process.  While that part of the process is certainly the most transformative, there are a…

The home construction and renovation process has many milestones. First, you decide to embark on the journey. You find an architect to help you determine what to build. Next, you hire the construction company to make the vision a reality. And in the middle of all that, you have to be sure that everything you…

January in New England brings few bright spots. The holiday cheer and fun are over; winter days are short and, mostly, cold. It certainly seems like the season to hunker down in the darkness to ride out the winter cold.  While we are totally on board with cozy sweaters and hot chocolate in front of…

If you head into the holidays wondering, “How are we going to fit all of the guests?” or thinking, “The flow in these rooms is not great.”; you are not alone. From a kid’s table set up down the hall from the kitchen, a queue at the guest bathroom or straight up complaints from your…

As we witnessed the recent devastation Hurricane Ian caused in Florida and other southern states, many of us considered how we would manage our own safety in the face of a natural disaster. Do we have evacuation plans in place? If we can’t evacuate, do we know how to safely shelter in place? And most…

Much has been made of the recent passing of the Inflation Reduction Act and its focus on climate action investment. The size and scope of this bill is the largest investment in climate action ever made by the U.S. and may provide a number of incentives to help people reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. While…

Did you know that in 1631, the city of Boston banned buildings with thatched roofs and wooden chimneys in order to increase fire safety? And in 2008, Massachusetts adopted the Green Communities Act and Global Warming Solutions Act in order to combat climate change? Or maybe you’re more familiar with the current debate about whether…

At Auburndale Builders, we are fans of many things, including Kermit the Frog. However, unlike Kermit, when it comes to creating your custom home renovation, we think that it is easy to be green. It just may take a little more thought and intention. For us, the definition of “being green” really starts by looking…

The gorgeous kitchen, that spa-like bathroom, the living room that seems so serene you can imagine that living in it would make every problem in life pop like soap bubbles.  We’ve all seen the pictures and dreamed of having a similar experience in our custom home additions. What many of us may not realize is…

Learn the pros and cons of renovation vs. new construction for your MA home. The expert team at Auburndale Builders is here to help you make the best decision for your family, and execute your choice to an exceptional level. Call today to get started.

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Remodels and passive house retrofits are excellent options to help improve home performance. Call trusted Auburndale Builders today to get started!

Embrace a more efficient MA home with the expert team at Auburndale Builders. From additions to 2 story colonial remodels, to entirely new construction, our team has you covered! Read our latest blog for top reasons why home efficiency benefits us all. Reach out today to learn more.