Posts by LaMontagne Builders
Being The Ultimate Host
A little bit of planning and preparation can go a long way in planning a party or event at your home. Don’t worry if the house is a bit messy; guests are coming to see YOU and they likely would never notice the minor flaws that stand out to you. Here are a few easy…
Read MoreIncorporating Accessible Home Design
When thinking of accessible, ageless, or universal design, many people have visions of hospital-like clunky, ugly and noticeable features. However, today we are able to create wider doorways, purposeful cabinet heights, multi-level closets, and spacious curb-less showers. These features lend themselves to both beauty and function; helping you enjoy your home today and in the…
Read MoreDo You Want To Build A Snowman?
New Hampshire offers much to its residents during the cold winter months. Even if your idea of a perfect winter weekend involves relaxing by the fire, watching a movie, or reading a book, you may still count yourself among the thousands who appreciate all that the snowy great outdoors has to offer. From family-friendly afternoon…
Read MoreUse This System To Keep Clutter Out
It’s the time of year to make space for mucky boots, coats and scarves. Keeping these items out of the kitchen, especially during the holidays, will help you keep your house clean and inviting to guests. To make this easy, try designating a section near your main entrance as the “drop zone”. This can be…
Read MoreYour Holiday Home Checklist
It’s time to dust off the boxes and start decorating for the holidays! This is the perfect time to sort and purge holiday decor for future use. Did you recently get a pet or have a baby? Maybe you don’t want to bring out the special (ie: breakable) ornaments this year! If you find that…
Read More5 Questions to Ask Yourself During House Hunting
So you’re ready to make your next big move? If you’re in the process of searching for a new home, you have likely found a few houses in your ideal locations, checked out the school reputations if you have kids, and maybe even test-drove the new commute to work. Before you make your final decision,…
Read MoreCreating The Community In Your Neighborhood
Want to live in the type of neighborhood where neighbors get together for weekend BBQ’s, and where the kids can join in a pickup basketball game across the street? Growing up, many of us and our families had stronger bonds with the neighbors in our community, and we are often missing those connections in today’s…
Read MoreAre You Ready For Winter Storms?
It’s not even winter yet, and the first major storm of the season has already caused the 4th largest power outage in New Hampshire’s history! Experts are predicting this season to be one of the coldest and snowiest in recent years, and now is a good time to ensure you have emergency supplies on hand…
Read MoreBuilding A Community: Are You A Good Neighbor?
Does being neighborly mean keeping to yourself and offering a small wave as you head to work? Or would you rather live in a community where people help each other out by shoveling the walkways of neighbors who are unable to do so, or offering to watch their kids during an emergency? Building a warm…
Read MoreStart Decorating Your New Home
After the expenses of closing on your new home and moving in, you may not feel comfortable decorating your new home all at once. We give you tips and tricks here!
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