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10 Things You Should Never Put Down a Drain or Garbage Disposal

Drains and garbage disposals are vulnerable home features. To make things easier on our drains and save on plumbing repairs, smart homeowners leave a few items for the trash. To ensure you’re not calling a plumber anytime soon, do no the put the following 10 items down your drain found here .

10 Modern Fireplaces That'll Give You All The Cozy Feels

A fireplace should be cozy so you might be inclined to stay away from a modern design for fear it'll look too cold and stark—but that's a serious misconception. Sure, it can definitely read that, and if that's what you're going for, more power to you, but you don't have to sacrifice homey vibes in the name of clean lines. Let these fireplaces prove to you that modern is the move.

Floor Plan Friday: The Juniper

Today's featured floor plan is a one story log home. The Juniper is one story, and in 1,463 SQ FT there are 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a large living area, and a two-car garage. With downsizing on many people's minds, this quaint log home is perfect for empty nesters or anyone looking to downsize their living space.

5 Common Things in Your Bedroom That Could be Stressing You Out

Your bedroom should be a calming space. That's why it's important to know which things in your bedroom—clutter, lighting, and even your color palette— might be accidentally stressing you out. Get the list here . 

How To: Preserve High End Wood Furniture

If you have some high end, expensive pieces of wood furniture, this post is for you . When extravagant wood is care for properly, it is even more beautiful and can last for generations. Follow these tips to ensure your gorgeous, and likely pricey wood finishes remain in pristine condition. Image via www.thefurnitureconnoisseur.com Be Environmentally Conscious When it comes to the environment your furniture is in, you want to remain consistent. Keep furniture out of heavy sunlight so the furniture does not fade. Also, the temperature should remain consistent to avoid the wood from warping, so steer clear of radiators or air conditioning blowing directly onto furniture. Watch How You Dress Your Furniture You want to be sure you're aware of what is going on your furniture. Some woods are more sensitive than others, but  a good rule of thumb to follow is if you think it could scratch it, it will. Even fabrics should be rotated and switched out from time to time. Most

15 Super Creative Ways To Decorate Your Table For Fall

https://www.housebeautiful.com/entertaining/table-decor/g1535/fall-table-decorating-ideas/ Whether you like it or not, fall is practically here. Here are 15 ideas for getting your table ready for all the dinners you'll be this season!

10 of the Smartest Small Kitchens We've Ever Seen

When you have a snug space, you have to make every inch count with some smart layout tricks and storage solutions. Do that, and all of a sudden your tiny kitchen goes from   meh   to   yay . Here are  10 amazing spaces to inspire you.

DIY L-SHAPED GARDEN BED

Check out this cheap & easy L-shaped raised garden bed out of cedar fence pickets. Learn how to make one yourself here !

Happy Birthday, Sam!

   

Floor Plan Friday: The Heritage Oaks

Today's featured floor plan is a two story Colonial style home. The Heritage Oaks floor plan is two stories, and in 1,926 SQ FT there are 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, a large family/living space area, a breakfast snack bar and a two car garage (square footage does not include garage). The Heritage Oaks 1,926 SQ FT

How To Read Floor Plans, also known as Blueprints, House Blueprints or House Plans

The blueprints for your new house have arrived and now you need to decipher them. This is not only for your own understanding, but so you can communicate clearly with the many professionals you will work with throughout construction, including the lending institution that bankrolls the project, the builder, and the subcontractors. Here's help.

44 BEST SMALL BATHROOM IDEAS TO MAKE A BIG STATEMENT

Your bathroom may be small, but it doesn't mean it must be devoid of personality. From bold choices to stylish storage ideas, here are 44 genius ideas to transform your small bathroom to a big design statement. Get all 44 ideas here . 

9 Things You Should Do to Your Home Before Fall Starts

I wish the only thing you needed to prep your home for fall is to light a bunch of pumpkin spice candles. While yes, that is a crucial part of getting ready for the change of seasons, there are more important (and not exactly fun) preparations that come with being a homeowner. Consider this everything you need to know before your house transitions from hot summer days to cool fall nights ... and eventually freezing temperatures. Find out all 9 things you should do to your home before fall here .

Staining and Finishing Like a Pro

From choosing the right stain and finishing products to expert application tips, Nick Slavik shares his best practices to beautifying a wood deck, with the help of Behr coatings. Maybe it's been a couple years since you've updated your deck, or maybe you're just in want of a new look, no matter the reason here is the best tips on staining and finishing like a pro on your wood deck. 

6 free ways to keep thieves away from your home

How secure is your home? If you are unsure, there is some good news: There are several easy, no-tech ways to improve your home’s security for free — or next to nothing. Find out all the ways you can keep your home safe here .

9 Design Tricks for a Home Office That Will Make You Instantly More Productive

Creating a peaceful and productive home office is the key to work-from-home success. These nine design tips will help you cultivate a space that's not just beautiful, but also supportive of your career aspirations. Find all 9 tips here .

Before and After: A Remarkable Whole-House Renovation, Room by Room

This seaside home was renovated by  The Designory . In addition to a ton of photos, the designers also shared all of the  shopping resources , though know that most of the retailers are Australian. Check out the entire renovation  here .

39 Amazing Ideas That Will Make Your Home Cool And Fun

Bored with the ordinary home decor and design? Here are 39 amazing ideas that can make your home cool and fun!

A Fresh Look For a Classic, The Astoria

The Astoria Another great example of how much home we’re packing into these economical, stylish floor plans: The Astoria is 1,396 sf plus it has a roomy two-car Garage. Three Bedrooms, Flex Room, large open Kitchen, Dining Room and Family Room. This plan also features two full bathrooms and 2nd Floor Laundry! This design would look smart in a subdivision or perfectly at home in the country. How may we customize this design for you? The Next Step If you’re ready to talk with your local Independent Hamilton Dealer about building, contact Hamilton for your local Dealer’s name and number. We make it easy! Call or e-mail today: 607-299-4838
You only get one first impression, so why not make it a good one? Have your home wow visitors with a stunning entryway that will leave them dying to see the rest of the house! Add excitement to your entryway with these awe-inspiring front door designs found here .

12 Unique Countertop Ideas You've Got To See To Believe

Kitchens are constantly changing and becoming more and more of a design focal point for a home. Countertops have changed from the standard granite, laminate, and quartz, see what unique countertops homeowners have chosen for their home here . Image via: https://www.thespruce.com/unique-countertop-ideas-1822099

New Trex Deck Reveal: Before & After

Trex decking is a known name for its long lasting product and stunning finish. See how one couple transformed their backyard with Trex decking. For more photos of their deck reveal click here. https://theinspiredroom.net/2018/07/11/our-new-trex-deck-reveal-before-after/#_a5y_p=6718216

Hamilton Building Services: Our Story

Our Story: Hamilton Building Services opened its doors in January 2012 and hasn’t looked back! We specialize in panelized construction, and offer a wide range of home designs for every need and taste, in addition to custom designs.

30 Cheap Kitchen Cabinet Add-Ons You Can DIY

Maximize your kitchen space with these helpful cabinet add-ons. Don't compromise your budget by choosing one of these ideas, instead have more space than you know what to do with! Check out these add-ons here !

7 KITCHEN TRENDS THAT ARE DOMINATING 2018

When it comes to refreshing a home, there's no better place to start than with the kitchen. Browse the top kitchen trends that are making a huge splash in 2018. Click  here  to see all the kitchen designs that are trending so far.

Thank you to all who visited our NYS Fair booth!

Today, we'd like to thank all who took the time to stop by our booth at this year's Great New York State Fair. As always, we are honored to exhibit at such an awesome event, and we are already are looking forward to next year's. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a time to meet with your Hamilton Dealer, we encourage you to call into the office and we would be happy to arrange a meeting for you. You can reach us at 607-299-4838.

Tour this Ohio Timber-Frame Retirement Retreat

A small-town Ohio couple brings a welcoming and peaceful perspective to their retirement retreat. Tour this couples amazing rustic home and full in love with the character here ! https://timberhomeliving.com/articles/article/tour-this-ohio-timber-frame-retirement-retreat

How It's Made: Panelized Walls

In today's economy, contractors need to build more rapidly, provide home builders with cost-effective materials, and ensure that quality building materials are used when building a new home. The implementation of panelized home build kits makes all of these factors possible for home builders, and part of the secret is how the panelized walls are constructed. Image via Hamilton Building Services Image via Hamilton Building Services Panelized walls are pre-engineered wall panels customized to fit any home style. Because the panels are constructed in a factory with a controlled environment, the panels are never subject to adverse weather conditions, preventing the wood from warping or shrinkage. Additionally, the walls are comprised of recycled wood and they produce little to no "scrap," making them environmentally friendly.                                                                                                                                            

View One of Our Testimonials

“Thanks for all you’ve done to help us build our Duplex in Cortland. We’ve enjoyed the entire process, beginning with our first meeting with Eric Barden and Steve Hollister. We were pleasantly surprised to learn you could work with our drawings. Once the deliveries began arriving on our site, we were impressed with the quality of the lumber. The panelized system turned out to be great for us because we did the labor ourselves. We were able to set the floor deck in one weekend, then set all of the wall panels the following weekend. The way the wall panels were placed around the floor deck maximized our efficiency. The deliveries were all on time and the drivers courteous. Overall, the process you took us through was professional, and you did everything you said you would. Steve was always available to answer our questions. We appreciate that you cared enough to visit our project, even long after the Hamilton material package was delivered. We look forward to recommending Hamilton

Granite, Stainless Steel and Breakfast Bars Are the Crème de la Crème of Kitchen Trends

https://www.redfin.com/blog/2018/08/granite-stainless-steel-and-breakfast-bars-are-the-creme-de-la-creme-of-kitchen-trends.html When it comes to countertops, granite is a rock-solid choice, but quartz is a notable up-and-comer.   So far this year, 3.7 percent of all listings included a mention of ‘granite,’ making it the most common keyword we analyzed. ‘Marble’ is also growing in popularity. In 2010, 0.4 percent of listings mentioned marble, compared to 0.7 percent of listings in 2018. While marble is mentioned more often than quartz, quartz is growing in popularity at a faster rate. To see more stats on home trends visit here .

How To: Become a Hamilton Dealer

Are you a dealer who is interested in working with Hamilton Building Services? If you are, you should check out our official website HERE . Click the "Dealer Network" button on the top right of the screen, and it will take you to a page developed for Independent Dealers where you can find more information on topics like the benefits of panelized construction. To fill out a Dealer contact us form, click the form below and click "submit." Within two business days someone at our Hamilton office will reach out to you to schedule a meeting with our president, Eric Barden.

The Best Hardwood Floor Finishes and Stains for Your Style

https://www.countryliving.com/remodeling-renovation/expert-advice/g16467281/hardwood-floor-finishes/ Dress up or makeover your floors with these pretty finishes, stains, and paint treatments including limed floors, bare floors, whitewashed floors, dark stains, colorful paints, and more. Find all ideas here .

25 of the Most Popular Cleaning Hacks on Pinterest

https://www.countryliving.com/home-maintenance/cleaning/g3118/house-cleaning-hacks/?slide=8 Make your life easier with these cleaning hacks. The most popular ones found on Pinterest, these tips and tricks have been tested and given the seal of approval by homeowners, and renters alike here .