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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 !

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Before and After: A Dated, Dark Wood-Paneled Kitchen Gives Way to Wow

No matter how much one might love wood paneling and/or brown, this kitchen featured a little too much of both. Between the orangey brown, the above-sink scallop, and the avocado stove, this kitchen was a '70s triple threat—but not for long. See the whole reveal here .

9 interior design trends to look out for in 2019

According to an October report from the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, remodeling spending is expected to grow to more than $350 billion in the third quarter of 2019 (in the third quarter of 2018, spending was at $331 billion), which represents a slowing of spending growth compared to recent years. Whether you’re renovating your home for yourself, updating your home to sell or looking to spice up a living space that you rent, you’ll see some new trends entering the interior design field this year – and others easing out of the spotlight. Here’s what to keep an eye out for in 2019. Click through here to see the full list.

3 Reasons To Love A Log Home

3 Reasons To Love A Log Home Full Log:   If you are someone who wants to soak up the rustic ambiance and connect with mother nature, have the true cabin feel, a full log home may be just the right style for you. Log Siding:  Full log not for you? Enjoy the elegance of a log home with less maintenance and  without compromising on appearance or quality.   Plus,  easily customize the interior wall accents! Log Inspired:  Get the look of a log completely customized for  your   taste! Complete your dream home with the siding of your choice but the floor plan of a log... The possibilities are endless! Full Log to Log Inspired, Hamilton Building Services does it all! To get more information on all of our material packages, visit our website! www.hamiltonbuildingservices.com

How to Design the Kitchen You’ve Always Wanted

Remodeling a kitchen is among the most popular renovation projects of modern-day homeowners, and the average homeowner spends for doing so has increased 12% since 2016. As more and more people are enticed by the allure of Pinterest boards and home design Instagram pages filled with perfect kitchens, more and more are deciding to finally renovate. If you are looking to get the kitchen of your dreams, here are a few simple steps to ensure the renovation goes exactly how you planned.

Announcement: Updated Project Photos!

We are happy to share with you a Hamilton Build. More project photos to come! Call our office at (607) 299-4838  or visit our website to get your FREE estimate, today! 

Your Top 5 Fireplace Questions, Answered

Ready for the snap, crackle, and pop of a roaring fire? Here's everything you need to know. Fireplaces are one of the most sought-after home features, but using one can be intimidating, and you’ve probably got questions. Here’s a quick guide to get you and your fire started this fall.

Pest Control: How to Keep Furry Invaders Out

There's no worse time than the holidays to have unwanted house guests scurrying across your dining room floor. Unfortunately, fall and winter are prime pest invasion times. To prevent rodents and winged critters from breaking in, start by strengthening your home's vulnerable spots.  Find out how to prevent these uninvited pests into your home here .

15 FUN & AMAZING CRAFT ROOM IDEAS

Looking for a little inspiration to set up a fabulous craft space? These 15 amazing craft room ideas listed here are going to get you started on designing a great craft area in your home from storage to organization, decorating and more. 

Visit us at the Fall Providence Home Show

Come check out our booth at the Annual Providence Home Show on November 10-11, 2018! Use this code to get a discount when you buy a ticket online. For more details about the Providence Home Show click here . SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 10AM - 6PM SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11 10AM - 5PM

15 Smart Ideas From Beautifully Organized Pantries

Who doesn't love an organized pantry? One where everything is easy to find, and there are no hidden foods going bad. Learn how to organize your pantry with these tips here . 

What to Do with Paint Leftovers

Finished a major project? Here’s how to deal with a little extra paint or when you have a lot.

16 Household Items to Replace and When

You will improve your home’s function and safety when you replace certain indoor and outdoor items regularly. Simply add these 16 home improvement tasks to your calendar, and you’ll stay on top of necessary and beneficial home updates.

HOW TO BUILD A WINE CELLAR IN A WEEKEND

If you forgot to include a wine cellar in your building plans, don't worry you can still have your dream wine cellar and as an added bonus, you can do it in one weekend. Find out how to make your own wine cellar here .

The Most Common Paint Problems And How To Avoid Them

From priming the walls to picking a finish, to choosing the right color , there’s plenty of room for error without the proper guidance. That being said, with the right set of guidelines, there are easy ways to avoid making the same painting mistakes in the future. Here are the most common painting problems people encounter and share their tips and tricks on how to avoid them.

How Hamilton Utilizes MiTek Software

MiTek Engineering software is truly one of the most incredible tools we use here at Hamilton. Using this tool, our skilled draftsmen can draw up home plans that appear 3D, so depth perception is easy and clear to distinguish. Additionally, MiTek has a specific software program that is created to design panelized homes, which is what Hamilton's all about! Flexible design capabilities Code compliant engineering Suitable for panelized construction Accepts multiple forms of input Image www.mitek-us.com

35 Ideas for Easy Thanksgiving Decorating

Decorate your home for Thanksgiving with our ideas for centerpieces, mantel displays, Thanksgiving craft projects, wreaths and more. Get tons of ideas all here . 

20 Ways to Make Guests Comfortable When You Don’t Have a Guest Room

With the holidays right around the corner, the time for making space for guests to stay over is also upon us. You can’t offer guests more than an air mattress on your living-room floor, but you want them to have as pleasant a stay as possible. Rest easy: There are plenty of simple ways to make them feel at home, check them all out here .