Hamilton Building Services

“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...

“My husband and I enjoyed working with everyone at Hamilton Building Services. We gave them the floor plan for the home we wanted and they made improvements that worked for us. Some of the sub-contractors they used were also great to work with. Hamilton Building made our home-building experience memorable and we are very pleased with the result. We recommend their company to anyone interested in building. If we were ever to build again we would use their services. Thank you Hamilton Building Services!” -The Greczyn’s, NY

Adding value to your existing home is always a good thing, especially if you're considering relocating and you may want to sell your house. Here are a few ways that you can add to your home's value on any budget!    Have your home inspected. If you're interested in selling your house in the near future you will definitely need to look into having a professional inspector visit your house to tell you if there are any internal issues in your home's structure. Discovering hidden problems that you may not be aware of is always best when you find it early. Paint your house colors that appear neutral and calming. Depending on how much you need to paint, this should be a relatively low cost. Look for a coupon or a sale on a neutral color paint so that you can make your home's interior more appealing to a wider array of people. Put in low-maintenance landscaping. Shrubs, simple stonework, a flowerbed or a tree can add to a home's value. When it comes to...

May is National Salad Month so why not give your oven a rest and think of all the different salads you can relish in. First, we have the classic salad with romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, dressed with your personal favorite. Then there are salads for fruit lovers. Mix up your greens with spinach, kale or red leaf lettuce then top with the berries of your choice, candied pecans, finishing it with feta cheese and a sweet vinaigrette. It doesn't have to stop there though. If you are not looking to have your main course accompanied by a side salad, indulge in a cobb salad. Topped with chicken, bacon, avocado, and more, you are guaranteed a full belly with complete satisfaction. No matter what your key ingredient preference is; veggies, fruit, or meat, take the time this May to explore your options. If there is not a salad that appeals to you at your local market or restaurant get creative and build your own masterpiece! Hamilton's own, Cortney Lowie, salad inspir...

Choosing the right interior paint colors doesn't have to be a daunting task. Whether you are pulling inspiration from an art piece you already have in a space or simply using colors that appeal to you, it should be exciting and fun. Here, we are sharing tips on how to choose the right colors worry free! Tip 1: you can always add a pop of color to a neutral with print. Image via About.com Tip 2: Use a paint color app! As long as your phone or tablet camera can read the color, the app has the ability to match it. Image via  About.com Tip 3: Be creative with your neutrals. Neutral paint colors don't have to be boring, spice them up by incorporation design through strips. Image via  About.com These are only 3 of the 15 tips About.com is sharing with us.  Click here to find see more tips! Sources: http://color.about.com/od/Paintcolors/ss/15-Tips-for-Choosing-Interior-Paint-Colors.htm?utm_content=6449527&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cn_nl...

Home decor styles are ever changing. Each year brings forth new and different ideas for a stylish interior. Now that we are a few months in to the new year, we're taking a closer look at some of the most popular trends (so far!) for 2016. Take a look! 1. Calming Copper Copper soaker tubs have become steadily more popular through the years and 2016 seems to be the year that this design is really taking off! A copper bath, especially a large, free-standing one, adds beauty to a bathroom. The best part? This design choice is versatile; if you feel like changing up the look of your bathroom again, copper bathtubs compliment a myriad of color palettes and suit many interior design styles.   Image via cotswoldswheatsheaf 2. Backyard Bliss Where is your favorite spot to de-stress and unwind after a long day? Maybe it's your library, study or kitchen; it might even become the backyard. An outdoor space that is functional yet beautiful has steadily ...

Spring is in the air, especially with a day like today! The sun is shining, the birds are singing and the snow has (mostly!) melted. As March comes to a close, we're setting our sights on healthy homes. Houzz offers great tips and tricks on how to maintain a healthy home for this spring; we'll be spending the afternoon making sure that our homes are April ready. Here are our three top tips: 1. Monitor and Maintenance your gutter/downspout Image via canstockphoto.com Keep your home fresh and free of rot and critters by cleaning up your gutter or downspout. Victor Sedinger, a certified home inspector and owner of House Exam Inspection and Consulting , states that your gutters "should be clean and running free.. water is diverted away from the  house so that no water collects around the foundation." (Houzz, 2016) 2. Keep Mosquitoes at bay Image via pesches.com West Nile Virus and the Zika virus are no joking matter. Keep the mosquitoes out o...

Image via  http://www.stonegableblog.com/bunny-fold-napkin-diy/ With Easter gatherings happening soon, we wanted to be prepped and ready! Our tables will be decorated with these adorable bunny napkins that are simple to fold. Follow the link for step-by-step instructions on how to fold your own. We will be sure to share photos of our own napkin art, and would love to see how yours turned out! Share photos of your napkin art below! Need more holiday inspiration? Browse our Pinterest page for more seasonal decorating tips, tricks and more for your home! Source: http://www.stonegableblog.com/bunny-fold-napkin-diy/

With Valentine's Day just around the corner and the stores stocked with heart themed candies and treats, a sweet tooth was imminent! Image via SweetAmbs.com Sweet treats are great gifts to bring to the office (or keep for yourself!), and a theme makes it all the more fun. Stumbling across the beautiful cookies above, inspiration instantly struck! These delicious treats lead to  this YouTube video, and our own interpretation! Our own finished product. . . Sweet enough to share! Do you and your family create any sweet treats for Valentine's Day? Share your photos with us! sources: https://www.sweetambs.com/tutorial/simple-valentines-day-cookies/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDVMKgjCJDk

This Tuesday we're celebrating Groundhog's Day - a day that predicts whether or not winter will continue on for six weeks, or if an early spring is in our forecast.  Image via Washington Post Punxsutawney Phil, the Seer of Seers, Prognosticator of All Prognosticators, the Groundhog that made the prediction this morning, resides out of Pennsylvania and brought us exciting news this Tuesday morning! He did not see his shadow , which indicates that we will enjoy an early spring! This is exciting news for those of you waiting to begin building your project in spring! And now, according to Phil, you can begin even sooner! Ready to talk about your project and design ideas? Call us today to get started. (855) 871 - 2232 Happy (almost) Spring!  sources: http://www.groundhog.org/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/capital-weather-gang/files/2015/01/punxsutawney-phil-feature.jpg

The term "Green Living" is not a new one, but one that we continuously try to better our knowledge in! We're learning new things about how making simple, but conscious changes in our daily routines can lead to a healthier and greener style of living! Simple Switches: We put our dusting to the test and swapped out the chemically packed cleaning products we currently had with natural, plant-based products. According to a HomeNav  article about living  recycle-friendly and green, trial and error is a natural process! We started by patiently swapping out products - until we found our favorite. Our current obsession is an all natural lavender scented surface cleaner. We noticed a change in breathing easier while cleaning, and even after! Breathing Easy: The quality of your indoor air impacts you more than you realize! Your mood, energy level and even chronic cough can be related to the quality of air you breathe. When dusting, be sure to use a vacuum or microfiber...

It is no secret that January 1st is the day to begin a resolution. A new year, a new you, a new set of goals. But come the third or fourth week of January, we find that we've slipped off the "New Year's Resolutions" train. A mere 8%   of people actually stick out and achieve their resolutions - and 2016 is the year we're aiming to do that! We rounded up our favorite tips for sticking out our resolutions for the duration of 2016; check it out! 1. Pose it as a question to yourself Studies prove that you are more likely to stick to your resolutions if you're asking yourself a question and giving a definitive "yes". For example, "Will I work out more?" "Yes" 2. Make only a few resolutions Consider picking only a few options as opposed to many. It is far easier to maintain three goals as opposed to ten! 3. Track your progress By monitoring your own progress, you increase the likelihood of maintaining your resolutio...