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Meet & greet Hamilton's Office Manager, Cortney. Functioning as an organizational wizard, Cortney coordinates operations with Independent Dealers, oversees our marketing department and deals with all communication between our organization and interested home owners. Additionally, she deals with many of our accounting matters. Call our office today at 855-871-2232 and speak with Cortney to schedule a time to set up a meeting.

Hamilton is proud to attend this year's annual 2016 Architectural Boston Expo. The expo will be held from today (the 15th) until Thursday the 17th at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. Throughout all three days, there will be tons of different topics discussed, and it will truly be a learning experience for everyone who attends! Image via www.abexpo.com

Take a peek at a custom kitchen rendering created by  Hamilton's Kitchen & Bath Design Specialist, Jackie. This kitchen features a double oven, gas stove and glass cabinetry.

   

An asphalt driveway can be a real luxury if you're used to driving on rocks or dirt; however, asphalt does require a little extra work. There is no secret time you should seal your driveway, but the typical suggested time to wait is three years. Depending on how you use your driveway and where you live, you will want to adjust your timing accordingly. Follow these tips to seal your driveway successfully! Image via www.seawayhandyman.com Pick out the problem areas and fill in the cracks. This will help prevent small cracks from expanding into bigger, more problematic cracks.  Get rid of stains. You'll need to really scrub, but with a little elbow grease, soap, and hot water, you can get rid of those nasty grease or oil stains.  Fill in potholes. Hopefully you don't have many, or any at all, but if you do you'll need to fill them in prior to sealing the driveway. Make sure it's hot outside! It might be tiring to work in the heat, but the higher the temper

A shed can be a nice addition to your home, and it can be quite functional if you take the time to plan it out. Take a gander at some sheds we thought were pretty great to get some inspiration for your backyard project! Also, consider these helpful hints: Match your new shed to your existing home. Nothing looks worse than two totally different structures on one lot. You may not be able to have exactly the same siding or roofing on your shed, but try to make the structures cohesive and similar. Size is an important factor when you want to build a shed. If the structure is too big, it will only make your yard appear smaller. If it's too small you will not be able to store your things, and isn't that the whole point? Ask yourself what will actually go inside your shed, and how the crime rate is in your community. If you are storing expensive items in your shed such as a weedwacker, a lawn mower, or tools, you may want to ensure the shed is secured with a lock or some kind of

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It can be hard to maintain privacy when your neighbors are just a few feet away next door. Luckily for you, there are several opportunities to increase the amount of privacy that you have. Different types of barriers like fencing and shrubbery can work wonders to separate you into your own world! Consider four ways that you can get more privacy in your own backyard! Image via www.deucecitieshenhouse.com 1. Fencing - Fencing is great because there's a lot of options, and you can choose the height and width you need more easily. Also, if you're looking to save money, this is a good DIY option. Skim through Pinterest and look at what some other people have done with their fences. Image via www.rusticbrick.com 2. Landscaping - There are lots of options you have to add in some privacy landscaping. Incorporating stones or a mixed garden is common. Putting in a strategically placed shed or covered patio area can also be a good alternative for landscaping.

Saving money can be a challenge; for some, more than others. We researched several different strategies to save money, and we think we've come up with a pretty full-proof way to save $1,378 in 1 52 weeks, or one year. The idea of the 52 Week Savings Challenge is to gradually save more each week. Under this strategy, you would save $1 the first week, $2 the second, $3 for week three, and so on. If this works for you, great. The issue with this method  is that most people who are tight on money have a hard time saving money towards the end of the year, so during the colder months when money is tight, you're supposed to be saving larger amounts of money.  As an alternative, make one big chart or list that is numbered 1 - 52. Each week, save the max amount that you can afford, and check off that amount. For example, week one you might save $40, and the next week when you have more expenses only save $4. The idea is to condition you to learn to save money each week. If y

Visit Hamilton's booth at this year's annual Fall Home Show located in Rochester, NY. The event will be held from Saturday, September 10th to Sunday, September 11th from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., and admission is completely FREE! This home show gives you the opportunity to see brand new homes that are completely finished as well as new subdivisions. Additionally, you'll have the chance to see the newest trends in the industry, and you can sit and chat with builders one-on-one. Image via www.rochesterareabuilders.com

   

   

We are very excited to announce the newest addition to our Hamilton team, Matt Barnes. Matt is a skilled draftsman who is essential to our design process. His background in  architectural  drawing makes drawing preliminary plans and blueprints a breeze!

We invite you and your family to visit Hamilton Building Services's booth at this years annual Spiede Fest, located in Binghamton, NY! This year's festivities will include live music, tons of great food, and the famous hot air balloon rally! Image via www.wbng.com

We invite you and your family to visit Hamilton Building Services's booth at this years annual Spiede Fest, located in Binghamton, NY! This year's festivities will include live music, tons of great food, and the famous hot air balloon rally! Image via www.visitcentralnewyork.com

There's a few different things to consider when you're watering your lawn. Over-watering will just be a waste and could kill your lawn; under-watering could kill your lawn too, and it could be even harder to bring back to life. Follow these tips to get a nice, even green. Image via www.kingofwallpapers.com Water early  Water your lawn between 5 AM and 9 AM for best results. This will allow the water to soak into the ground, and the sun's hot rays won't burn off the water droplets during these hours. Watering at night will likely cause mildew or fungus as it doesn't have time to "dry off," so to speak. Image via www.gcastd.org Avoid sprinklers Automated sprinkler systems are not efficient unless you're away on vacation. They do not spread water evenly across your yard, giving your lawn a patchy appearance. Also, they are known to waste water as there isn't really regulation of the water. Image via www.letkidsbekids.co.uk

Spiede Fest Home Show Westview Station, Binghamton NY August 5 - August 7 New York State Fair Home Show New York State Fairgrounds, Syracuse NY August 25 - September 5  Rochester Fall Home Show Riverside Conv ention Center,  Rochester NY September 10 - September 11 NE Education Association Conference Murray D. Lincoln Campus Center, Amherst MA October 3 - October 5 Captial Region Fall Home Show Sportsplex of Halfmoon, Clifton Park NY October 14 - October 16

Take a look at this beautiful, two story house located in central New York. The home includes a large two car garage, an over-sized pantry space, 3 bedrooms, and 2 baths, totaling 1,945 SQ FT.                                    

Furniture for your home is an investment in more ways than one, and there are a plethora of questions to ask yourself before you pick out furniture. Because everyone has different taste and function for their furniture, such questions will change based on your specifications and expectations for your home. Consider these 3 key points to remember when picking out furniture, no matter what your preferred style is. Although these key points are applicable to all of the furniture in your home, living room furniture is especially true for these elements. Image via www.houzz.com Quality - Furniture, especially living room furniture, takes a lot of wear and tear. Think about how often you sit on your couch, for instance. Depending on the use, this point may differ, but for the most part, you want to buy the best quality furniture you can afford. The heavier and more solid the materials are, the more use you'll get out of it, and the less likely it is to break. Silhouette - The

                    This two story house is being built in eastern Virginia. Within 2,072 sq ft, the home includes a covered porch, a spacious, covered deck, a large centralized living area, a home office, two bedrooms, and 3 bedrooms.                                                   

Nothing quite compares to the feeling of bare feet in fresh, green grass. Unfortunately, not all of us have the means to do so. If you are tired of visiting the park to get your green fix, consider making your own, DIY Grass Daybed . Check out this instructional video to find out how you can have your own little piece of nature paradise no matter where you live. Sources www.contemporist.com www.youtube.com

We are so excited to break ground this week on this two story home located in south eastern Virginia! The house is just over 2,000 sq ft and it includes a large, covered porch, two bedrooms, three baths, and a home office.               

"Choosing Hamilton Building Services gave us a great satisfaction from conceptualizing our house up to its completion. The architectural design was tailored to our needs. Hamilton provided earth-friendly materials for our two-story custom home. It was amazing to see how efficient panelized construction was. Because of advance technology that uses pre-engineered panels, it only took five hours to install the panelized walls. Additionally, Hamilton supplied the floor deck, roof trusses: siding, soffits, windows, doors and columns. The company is also very timely in delivering the materials. There was no time lost in the construction. My husband and I were "hands on" during the construction and we looked at the type of materials that they supplied. I would say that the materials are top quality. Customer service is excellent, too. I call or email and I get a quick response. Trust Hamilton Building Services to provide your construction needs for a custom home that is a life

       We would like to wish a very Happy Birthday to Eric Barden, President of Hamilton Building Services! Image via www.pinterest.com                                                    

Take a sneak peak at this two story home located in Western New York state. The home is just under 2,900 sq ft, and it includes three bedrooms and three baths. This home includes a study, large walk in closets, and a large pantry space in the kitchen. FIRST FLOOR                                          SECOND FLOOR 

We are excited to share with you this two-story home located in eastern New York state. The home owners have decided to expand their home by adding on a 942 sq ft addition on the second floor. Combined with the first floor's 970 sq ft, this house tops out just over 1,900 sq ft. The addition will include 3 bedrooms, two baths, and a master closet.    

Image via www.kcet.org In-Ground Beds  Pros Easy to start up as they don't require too many tools Most of the soil is already provided (you'll want to add composted soil on the top) Good use of the minerals in the existing soil Easy to expand  Cons Working is the most strenuous on your back as they're closest to the ground You need to have a good spot in your yard to plant Animals have the easiest opportunity to sneak into your garden and eat your veggies Boxed/Raised Beds  Image via www.harryhelmet.com Pros Good for areas with poor quality soil Provides organization and space between plants Higher surface level makes it easier to work with Boxes keep everything tidy  Cons Materials can be costly, although they are a one-time purchase Soil must be tilled and filled into the bed Potted Plants Image via www.pinterest.com Pros Can be used in places without a yard or place to plant Easy clean up a

Going to the gym can be expensive, and depending on how far away your gym is, it can be time consuming, too. If you're one for working out, consider the option of building your own, personal home gym. You'll have the convenience and comfort of exercising in your own home, which means you'll be more apt to work out, the equipment will always be clean, and you'll have the luxury of privacy. Image via www.muscleforlife.com Flooring - The flooring in your gym can be simple and cheap. Pictured on the right are interlocking high-density foam mat squares. This padded flooring is ideal for a home gym, and you can purchase the squares from places like Dick's Sporting Goods or even Gander Mountain. Image via www.pinterest.com Walls - You'll probably want to put something on the walls to make your gym more aesthetically pleasing. Putting up mirrors always seems to be a common theme in gyms, so include some mirrors in your new home gym, too. Mirrors

Happy 4th of July from the Hamilton Building Services team! Enjoy today with your family & friends. Image via www.pixabay.com

4th of July celebrations can be a great time to spend time with family and loved ones. Get ahead of the game this year and prep some of your goodies in advance so you aren't scrambling around and can have more time to relax when the big day arrives! Festive Fruit Flag Ingredients Blueberries Cherries Strawberries Raspberries White chocolate covered pretzels Arrange the ingredients on a tray as they are in the photo. Chill until guests arrive. Image via www.pinterest.com                                         Firecracker Hot Dogs Ingredients Hot dogs Biscuit dough Colby jack cheese Thread hot dogs with skewer and wrap with biscuit dough. Bake hot dogs at 35 0 °F  f or 20 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown. Use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out pieces of the cheese, and stick the stars on top of the stick. All images via www.pinterest.com                                                                        Garlic