Episode Description In the season 4 finale, Sarah and Bruce welcome Stephen Pompeo of Pompeo Insurance to discuss the ins and outs of insurance and how keeping your residence protected is one of the most important aspects of home ownership. Steve shares information on insurance types, rates, and how climate change, new technologies, and modern conveniences have affected what you pay to … [Read more...] about Episode 32: Protecting Your Home
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Episode Description Sarah and Bruce welcome Jenna Talbott, editor-in-chief of New England Home Magazine, one of the most prominent and successful shelter publications in New England. Jenna shares with us how New England Home operates and the formula used to make the whole entity so successful. Then, Jenna gives an inside look on the operations of how a magazine is pulled together and what … [Read more...] about Episode 31: Behind the Pages
Episode 30: Heat It Up, Cool It Down
Episode Description In this episode, Sarah and Bruce welcome Robert Barmore of Therma-HEXX - the leading modular radiant heating and cooling systems company. Robert shares his expertise on the alternative energy solutions available, the many benefits these systems offer, their long-term cost-effectiveness, and their minimal environmental impact. Learn the history of radiant heating, … [Read more...] about Episode 30: Heat It Up, Cool It Down
Episode 29: Getting To Know You
Episode Description In this episode of Builder's Notebook, we get to know our hosts a little better! It's been a while since we've checked in on Sarah and Bruce, and in this unique episode, they are not only the interviewer but the interviewee. Each gets to ask their burning questions for each other, divulging their backgrounds, how they got to where they are today, and sharing some fun facts. … [Read more...] about Episode 29: Getting To Know You
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Conversations With Lucy Dearborn: What Makes Good Lighting?
Sarah and Bruce welcome Lucy Dearborn, owner of Lucia Lighting in Lynn, MA to talk all things lighting! From proper layering in kitchens to creating the right ambiance outdoors to the evolution of LED lighting, this lively discussion provides tips on how lighting might just be one of the most important design decisions for your home. What makes for good lighting? A really good friend of … [Read more...] about Conversations With Lucy Dearborn: What Makes Good Lighting?
Going Up! High-Rise Renovations in Boston
S+H Construction is known for their craftsmanship and unparalleled transformations throughout greater Boston. Of all the different types of projects we work on, one of the most challenging types of projects is the renovation of a high-rise condo. However, the finished product is hard to beat! This month, we highlight a few of our favorite hi-rise projects. Millennium Tower A lively … [Read more...] about Going Up! High-Rise Renovations in Boston
Conversations with Alicia Serras: All About Kitchens
The kitchen, once hidden behind closed doors, has become the centerpiece of a home. It is not only where people gather to eat, but more times than not has multipurpose use. In this episode, Sarah and Bruce welcome Alisha Serras, owner of Scavolini Showroom to talk about contemporary kitchens. From design aesthetics, to how to properly hide appliances, Alisha, who devotes her entire career to … [Read more...] about Conversations with Alicia Serras: All About Kitchens
Conversations with Chris Brown: A Getaway Home
In this episode, Sarah and Bruce welcome Chris Brown, award-winning principal of b Architecture Studio and author of “Our Guide to Your Getaway Home.” Chris shares with Sarah and Bruce the steps in the “self discovery” process that is critical if you’re considering buying or building a second home. Everything from how to design the space based on typography of a location to the number of people – … [Read more...] about Conversations with Chris Brown: A Getaway Home