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Visit Hamilton at The 2016 Architectural Boston Expo

Hamilton is proud to attend this year's annual 2016 Architectural Boston Expo. The expo will be held from today (the 15th) until Thursday the 17th at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. Throughout all three days, there will be tons of different topics discussed, and it will truly be a learning experience for everyone who attends! Image via www.abexpo.com

3D Kitchen Rendering

Take a peek at a custom kitchen rendering created by  Hamilton's Kitchen & Bath Design Specialist, Jackie. This kitchen features a double oven, gas stove and glass cabinetry.

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Monday's Maintenance: Sealing Your Driveway

An asphalt driveway can be a real luxury if you're used to driving on rocks or dirt; however, asphalt does require a little extra work. There is no secret time you should seal your driveway, but the typical suggested time to wait is three years. Depending on how you use your driveway and where you live, you will want to adjust your timing accordingly. Follow these tips to seal your driveway successfully! Image via www.seawayhandyman.com Pick out the problem areas and fill in the cracks. This will help prevent small cracks from expanding into bigger, more problematic cracks.  Get rid of stains. You'll need to really scrub, but with a little elbow grease, soap, and hot water, you can get rid of those nasty grease or oil stains.  Fill in potholes. Hopefully you don't have many, or any at all, but if you do you'll need to fill them in prior to sealing the driveway. Make sure it's hot outside! It might be tiring to work in the heat, but the higher the temper...

Building a Shed 101

A shed can be a nice addition to your home, and it can be quite functional if you take the time to plan it out. Take a gander at some sheds we thought were pretty great to get some inspiration for your backyard project! Also, consider these helpful hints: Match your new shed to your existing home. Nothing looks worse than two totally different structures on one lot. You may not be able to have exactly the same siding or roofing on your shed, but try to make the structures cohesive and similar. Size is an important factor when you want to build a shed. If the structure is too big, it will only make your yard appear smaller. If it's too small you will not be able to store your things, and isn't that the whole point? Ask yourself what will actually go inside your shed, and how the crime rate is in your community. If you are storing expensive items in your shed such as a weedwacker, a lawn mower, or tools, you may want to ensure the shed is secured with a lock or some kind of ...

Happy First Day of Fall!

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