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Summertime is the perfect time to start thinking about adding a deck to your home. Trex has some great options when designing and building your dream deck. Trex offers an array of different styles and designs, and their materials are 100% green . In fact, Trex is one of the leading plastic recyclers in the U.S. In addition, Trex decking requires NO maintenance. Unlike typical wooden decks that need to be stained annually, Trex decking exterior is designed to be maintenance free. Trex also carries plenty of variety when it comes to color schemes. Multiple shades of greys, browns, and reds are among their wide selection. Image trex.com For more information, contact hamiltonbuildingservices.com Sources www.trex.com

Start your new home construction off right this year by choosing panelized construction. Hamilton Building Services is a proud material supplier of panelized home kits. Click here to submit a web form via our website, or simply pick up the telephone and call our Cortland, NY office at             (607) 299-4838 Top 10 Reasons to Build Panelized 1. Year-round construction  2. Flexible home design  3. Less job site waste  4. Walls and trusses are pre-built in a climate controlled environment  5. Assured accuracy, speed and quality materials  6. Shorter build time  7. Each delivery is scheduled accordingly  8. Framed and weather tight in days  9. Environmentally friendly  10. Requires less framer skill and experience

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Hamilton Building Services is a proud SBCA member. SBCA stands for Structural Building Components Association, and the organization has been around since 1983. The SBCA has become the only international trade assocation representing manufacturers of structural building components, and their memberships are only growing. If you've seen our posts sharing the Framing the American Dream study, you're alreay familiar with SBCA! Click here to visit the SBCA's official website to learn more.

Ask any pet owner and they will tell you; pets can cause more damage to flooring than humans can. From scratches, to stains, to hair, our furry companions can be quite problematic. If you are planning to build a home or renovate your current one, think about pet-friendliness when considering what flooring to install. Read the full article here. https://sebringdesignbuild.com/how-to-choose-the-best-flooring-for-pets/

Selecting the ideal site on which to build your home is one of the most important decisions you will make in the entire construction process. A wrong decision can turn your dreams into a nightmare of unanticipated expense and delay, and compromises that diminish your dream. Here at Hamilton our President Eric Barden will walk any land you're looking at with you so you know that you are making the right choice for you and your new home. Read the full article and tips here . https://www.homes.com/blog/2016/08/how-to-pick-land-to-build-home/

When picking out a home plan this question may cross your mind. With pros and cons for both, how do you decide? realtor.com has taken the complexity out of it for you, and weighed in on important and often forgotten pros as well as cons for both. Read their list here .  https://www.realtor.com/advice/buy/one-story-vs-two-story-home-which-is-better/

With over 50 customizable home plans to choose from, you're sure to find a style that fits your lifestyle. Our home plans are perfect for anyone and everyone because any tweaks or modifications can be drawn up by our in-house draftsmen. For instance, a lot of folks seem to be drawn to a log cabin's open floor plan, but aren't so keen on log siding, so they'll opt for a vinyl siding, instead. Examples like this are what makes custom home plans so versatile! Click the link here to request your home plan catalogs, today!

A common question today for empty nesters, is what to do next? There are many factors to consider when making this important decision, factors that can range from house size, to emotional attachment. Read the whole article here .

Curb appeal is always something that is important to homeowners, and doesn't always take a large budget to update. If updating the exterior of your home is on your to-do list, see how some of these ranch home owners transformed the outside of their home in these pictures shown here . http://omglifestyle.com/curb-appeal-8-stunning-before-after-home-updates/

Now that summer is finally here it's time for you to enjoy it. Get ideas on how to transform your backyard with a show stopping deck that will make you never want to go indoors. From elaborate to simple there are decks to appease everyones taste. See all 40 decks here . https://www.sunset.com/home/outdoor-living/ideas-for-deck-design#relaxing-backyard-deck

The  Macfarlan   is perfect for those who desire a two story home just over 2,000 Sq ft. Keep in mind that all Hamilton's homes are customizable, so you can tweak the design to fit your family's needs. The Macfarlan floor plan is fitting for families as it includes three bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a three car garage, to highlight some of it's features.

Log homes have been something that has stood the test of time when it comes down to home styles. From the pioneer days all the way up until today, they have always been a home style everyone admires. Whether you love looking t them, or you're on the hunt for ideas and inspiration for your own, check out all 113 rustic log cabin homes, and design ideas here . Interested in building a custom log home? Check out our log home plans here . https://roomaniac.com/135-rustic-log-cabin-homes-design-ideas/121-rustic-log-cabin-homes-design-ideas/#main

Popcorn ceilings were a thing during the 1950s and 60s, but have since then lost it's charm. Whether you are planning on removing it yourself, or hiring someone else to handle it, it's important to know the process. Read more  here on how to remove popcorn ceilings for good.  https://www.realtor.com/advice/home-improvement/how-to-remove-popcorn-ceiling/

Prepare to be amazed my by this kitchen remodel! After hard work and some SERIOUS patience, these homeowners completely transformed their kitchen and entry way. Find out more details on how they did it in the full article here . Interested in giving your kitchen a update? Hamilton has an in-house kitchen designer to fully customize your kitchen to your exact specifications, giving you your dream kitchen. If you want to hear more details contact us at 607-299-4838. (Image credit: Josh Garcia ) (Image credit: Josh Garcia ) https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/before-and-after-a-sad-70s-kitchens-modern-remodel-258812

From Hamilton Building Services, we wish all of you dads a Happy Father's Day!

Check out our latest project update on one of our houses going up in Cortland, NY! A ranch style home, you can see the house plan and the reality below!  If you are considering building a custom home give us a call at 607-299-4838 or visit our website www.hamiltonbuildingservices.com

This summer, give your kids the ultimate movie night by making your own DIY outdoor movie theater in your backyard! Keep it up, or take it down, either way you can't go wrong with this awesome idea! https://www.hgtv.com/design