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20 NEW YEAR'S EVE DECORATIONS TO CELEBRATE 2019 IN STYLE

(https://www.newcastleinn.com/special/new-years-eve-dinner/) Looking to celebrate the new year in style? Check out these great decorating tips!

Is It Better to Build a New House or Buy an Existing One?

(https://www.solidstockart.com/stock-photo-sold-sign-on-a-house-for-sale-sign-with-silhouette-of-a-home-105713) Whether you are buying new or renovating the old, Hamilton Building Services can help provide you with the best home care! 

Everything You Need to Host a Backyard BBQ

 (photo courtesy of: Leah Flores / Stocksy United) Dreaming of warmer weather in the midst of winter? Here are some tips on how to throw the perfect backyard bbq once the weather gets nice again!

Best Flowers for Allergy Sufferers

(https://www.serenataflowers.com/pollennation/dust-mold-flower-pollen/) Looking to plant a garden outside of your dream home, but have the world's worst allergies? Here are the best flowers to plant when you struggle with the sniffles!

29 Ways to Add Retro Style to Every Room

(https://www.countrydoor.com/blog/tips-solutions/touches-rustic-vintage-decor-your-home/) The old ways of decorating are out...wood paneling, shag carpets. etc. However. some people love vintage and are bringing it back in style within their wardrobes and home decor. If you're someone who enjoys a bit of vintage here and there, check out these style tips!

15 Bad Cleaning Habits You Need to Break

(https://www.retailmenot.com/blog/post-holiday-cleanup-tips.html) Messy house after a fun filled holiday? If you tend to have any of these bad cleaning habits , change them now to make holiday clean up a breeze!

The 8 Best Places to Buy a Christmas Tree in 2018

(https://historycooperative.org/christmas-trees-a-history/) Christmas is a day away and if you haven't already picked out a tree for this magical holiday, check out some of these locations to purchase the perfect tree for your holiday celebrations.

13 STYLISH OFFICE CHAIRS

(https://burkettsoffice.com/manage-chaos-office-relocation/) Pick the perfect office chair for your home or work space!

6 tips for a garage facelift

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBqyJAItpDI) People often abuse their garage space. They dump old and useless things in there season after season, causing useful storage space to become cluttered. Here are some tips on how to clean out your garage and get it fully functionable again.

5 things to consider before committing to concrete countertops

(https://www.angieslist.com/articles/pros-and-cons-concrete-countertops.htm) Concerete countertops can make great additions to any home. Find out why here .

11 things every new homeowner needs

(photo courtesy of: PIKSEL) Buying a new home can be such an exciting experience, however, often times people forget to purchase neccesary items needed to keep their home well kept and fully up to date. Each season requires a different set of tools and tricks. Learn about those things here .

Bookshelf chic

(https://www.houseofharper.com/interiors/weekends-at-home-bookshelves/) Having an inviting and appealing home library can make for great decoration for the interior of your home and also good conversation starters with your visiting guests.

Creating the perfect home office

(photo by: Katarzyna Bialasiewicz) In this day and age, technology has made it possible for a large percentage of the population to do their work from home. Design the perfect home office for you with these tips !

50 Marvelous Mudrooms With Ample Storage

(https://houseofhargrove.com/farmhouse-mudrooms/) If you're someone who lives in an area where the winter seasons are cold and wet, you might want to consider adding a mudroom to your dream house. Here are some ideas for mudrooms that can make your home stylish without leaving it a mess everytime. 

Fire-Wise Landscapes Can Help Keep Your Home and Property Safe

(https://www.montecitofire.com/protecting-your-property-from-wildfire) Landscaping can often times become a popular process in designing the perfect home for you. Here are some tips on how to keep your landscape well-kept and fire resistant.

How to Decorate a Living Room: 11 Designer Tips

(https://freshome.com/living-room-mistakes/) Spending all your time in your living room at home? Most people do. It's the communal space where everyone in the house can go to relax, watch tv, etc. Want to know some tips to making your living room a more comfortable space for the members of your household? Check out these tips . 

What It’s Really Like to Live Through a Remodel

(https://www.angieslist.com/articles/how-start-remodeling-project.htm) Looking to remodel? Here are some tips on what to expect and how to make the remodeling process a little easier for yourself.

Best Educational Toys | Gift Guide 2018

(https://www.groupon.com/deals/gs-vt-my-first-tool-box-kid-s-pretend-play-toy-work-shop-tool-set) Here at Hamilton, we are all about inspiring and helping people to build their dream homes to perfection. It takes an army to help make people's dreams a reality, and the panelized construction business is always looking for eager and hardworking new recruits. Inspire your kids to pursue a job in the trades today, and pick up these toys before the year runs out!

These Wood Look Paint Kits Will Step Up Your Garage Door Game

(https://bauergaragedoors.com/) Here's how a simple coat of paint can take your garage from a 5 to a 10, just like that!

Cheap Old Houses Is About to Be Your Favorite Instagram Account (Next to Ours)

(http://amysims.com/the-choice-between-ladera-ranch-fixer-upper-or-done-deal/) Looking to flip your recently purchased, old house? Let Hamilton Building Services help you do just that! Here are some examples of cheap fixer uppers within the United States.

Home Repair 6 Insider Secrets That Only Contractors Know (But Won't Tell You)

(https://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/how-to-balance-costs-of-a-home-repair) Often times repairs in your home can be costly, time consuming and tedious. Hiring a contractor may seem like the right way to go, but sometimes that can also be too expensive. Here's some secrets on how the pros handle home repairs, free of charge!

15 Ways To Mix Different Wood Shades in Your Decor

(https://www.decoist.com/reclaimed-wood-sustainable-home-office-design/) You won't find many homes nowadays with wood paneling all throughout the house; those days have come and gone. However, many people nowadays will add different wood shades to small areas of their homes to add a little more color and variety when decorating, to make a space a little more pleasing to the eye. Although, there is a specific way to do so without making your home look like it just popped fresh out of the 70's.  

The Best Companion Plants for Roses

(http://vapenw.co/sage-perennial-gardening/garden-flower-box-design-suitable-add-flower-garden-box-ideas-suitable-add-flower-garden-birthday-ideas-and-sage-perennial-gardening/) Flowers are always a beautiful addition to one's home. They add a sense of beauty and style to the outside of a home and allow for home owners to develop new hobbies such as gardening. If your favorite flowers are roses, here are some other flowers that may look nice planted next to some your favorite roses. 

Check out this almost finished home by Hamilton!

This ranch style house from Hamilton is almost complete...visit our website: hamiltonbuildingservices.com, if you're interested in building a home like this with us today!

5 Gorgeous Kitchen and Bathroom Renovations I Came to Regret

(https://nimvo.com/20-bathroom-remodels-stunning/) Renovating a kitchen or a bathroom can often times be a stressful chore. Often times people don't like their final product or go way over the budget they intially set for themselves.

How to Choose an Area Rug for Your Home: Essential Tips—and Mistakes to Avoid

(https://www.roomstogo.com/furniture/Accessories/Rugs/_/N-8cr) Everyone knows to make a space their own, by filling it with things that are privy to their comfort and style. However, sometimes the room may appear to still be missing something. The perfect area rug will immediately solve this problem for you.

7 Upgrades Under $40 That Make Your Kitchen a More Comfortable Place to Hang Out

(https://freshome.com/2012/10/23/10-mistakes-you-dont-want-to-make-in-your-kitchen-design/) Want to make your kitchen not only easier to cook in, but also more fun to hang out in? Here are some great tips on how to do just that.

The 5 Cities Where Owning a Home Pays Off the Most

(https://www.rd.com/advice/travel/city-skylines/) Here are the top 5 cities where you'll end up getting the most bang for your buck, AND it just so happens we have builders in one of them!

5 Common Kitchen Cleaning Habits You Need to Break ASAP

(http://livingimpressive.com/2016/02/10-quick-spring-kitchen-clean-up-tips/) We all know how tough it can be to clean your kitchen at times, so we develop and adopt new and easier ways to make clean up a breeze. However, some say your new developed methods aren't actually getting the job done. 

These 10 Home Trends Will Dominate 2019, According to Designers

(http://classichomedesignbuild.com/design/styles/san-diego-home-decor-trends-2018/) Want some ideas on how to spice up your home spaces in 2019? This article lists some of the hottest home trends of 2019, guaranteed to improve your quality of life at home. 

How To Remove Pet Hair From Furniture, Floors, and More

If you have cats or dogs (or both!), I hope for your sake you've got a leather sofa, because we all know that pet hair clings to fabric. Alas, leather furniture is expensive, so most of us are left on our hands and knees, with a roll of tape, going over every inch of each surface, and praying that— just this once —we get it all. That's no way to live. So here are a few tips and alternatives to preserve your energy and mental fortitude:

8 Must-Know Tricks for Cleaning Hardwood Floors

Hardwood floors are more complicated to keep intact than you may have thought. Use these tips to keep them looking polished for years. Find out all the tips here .

7 Painful Lessons I Learned While Tearing Down and Rebuilding My House

Learn the details of teardowns and rebuilds straight from a couple who's been through it all! Get the details on what they wish they did differently. lessons they learned along the way, and why it was worth it all here !

From The Drawing Table

Hamilton Building Services strives to bring you the best building experience possible. In order to achieve this, we embrace technology and bring your ideas to life in a 3D format! Take advantage of our In-House Custom Kitchen Designer to truly capture the vision of your dream home! In order to fully capture your dream kitchen, Hamilton Building Services utilizes a software program called 20|20. This program allows us to provide you with 3D images of your future kitchen! Imagine the ease of envisioning your custom kitchen before it is even installed! This photo is of a custom kitchen that has been turned into a reality. We love that it is possible to envision our ideas in a 3D way - no tools necessary! Sometimes coming up with what exactly you're looking for can be the hardest part. Consider our Pinterest page as a place to start. We've captured a few different ideas on our Kitchens board as a place for you to find inspiration! You might also try flipping throug

5 Winter Hacks to Make Your House Warmer

If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that no one likes being cold in their own home. While there are more permanent measures you can take to weatherproof your home, like installing new windows or checking your attic’s insulation, sometimes you just need a quick and inexpensive fix. These winter hacks will help keep the cool air out and the warm air in your home where it belongs. Check out our favorite get-warm-quick solutions here .

Recently finished custom home!

Check out this recently finished custom home in Lafayette, NY. 

These Are The Absolute Best Paint Colors For Your Living Room

Your living room is probably your go-to spot, so make sure it's a place that you actually look forward to relaxing in every day. Whether you want something bold and bright, neutral, or totally calming, we've got every color idea you should consider on this list. Grab your paint brush and check out all the colors here .

10 Unbelievably Bold and Unique Tile Ideas to Try

Available in a dizzying array of colors, materials, patterns, sizes, and shapes, tiles are the incredibly versatile and durable decor tool that's been adorning interiors for thousands of years. Whether you're looking for fresh inspiration or overwhelmed by all the choices available, these 10 one-of-kind rooms narrow in on unbelievably bold and unique looks you can achieve with tile all shown here .

Follow Hamilton on Instagram!

   In case you've forgotten, we have an Instagram profile that is updated with new photos weekly. Follow us on Instagram to get updated project photos, material photos, and other fun and helpful tips from Hamilton! Click here to go directly to our Instagram.    

The Clever Trick That Will Save Your Floors From Salt This Winter

Winter weather is pretty and fun until 1.) white snow becomes brown slush and 2.) your wood floors are covered in salt dust. Salt dust is what I call the white stains your shoes leave after walking through a driveway or sidewalk which has salt on it to prevent ice from forming. The salt is great, the salt dust is not. And, if you don't clean the stains quickly enough, they could permanently damage wood floors. Find out how to protect your floors here .

Happy Thanksgiving From Hamilton Building Services!

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75 Easy Spruce-Ups Under $75

Upgrade your home and yard in a weekend with simple, stylish, and wallet-friendly DIY improvements— most of which can be done in less than an hour. Check out the entire list here !

39 Ways to Your Deepest Clean Yet: The Ultimate Fall Cleaning Checklist

Fireplaces, blankets, warm drinks... There is no doubt fall is the beginning of the home-y season. But before you begin to transition to spending more time indoors—especially if you're hosting guests during the holidays—get your house   super   ready for increased habitation with this ultimate cleaning checklist found here .

Welcome Hannah - Hamilton's Marketing Specialist!

It is with great pleasure to welcome aboard Hamilton's Marketing Specialist, Hannah! Her experience, knowledge and uplifting personality will be a great addition to our team. Please join us in giving her a warm welcome!                                      

The Most Common Design Advice I Read, Why I Hate It, But Why It's Important

There's one piece of decor and design advice you'll hear often. It's words written by real people who have decorated their own homes. Who have learned—sometimes the hard way—design lessons and their homes are better for it. This suggestion I read over and over again is true... but most not-so-secretly hate it! If like most people, you find this design recommendation frustrating and difficult to follow, you're not alone. But perhaps reading the words of wisdom from so many different people will help persuade you that it's intelligence worth following. Want to know what that advice is? Click here !