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Category: Home Additions

How to Keep Multi-Family Projects on Schedule IMG
Success requires measurable phase plans, tight coordination, and proactive risk control. Set specific milestones, deliverables, budgets, and timelines for each phase. Hold regular cross-discipline meetings with agendas, assigned actions, and documented outcomes. Use BIM and real‑time tracking for clashes and progress. Rank risks and set contingencies, financial buffers, and inspection points. Prioritize experienced multifamily contractors […]
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How to Make Your Addition Seamlessly Match Your Existing Home
Start by matching scale and proportion so the addition does not overpower the original footprint. Align roof pitch, eave heights, and major roof planes for a continuous silhouette. Use identical or closely matched siding, trim, and window profiles, and test paint samples against existing weathering. Continue interior elements like floor level, trim profiles, and hardware […]
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The Home Addition Process: From Idea to Move-In
A home addition begins with planning: define purpose, size, budget and site constraints, then create schematic designs. Choose materials and fixtures for durability and lead time, and hire experienced designers or contractors. Obtain building, plumbing, electrical and HVAC permits before work starts. Prepare site and foundation, frame and roof the structure, and complete utility rough‑ins […]
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Types of Home Additions_ Which One Is Right for You
Homeowners choose additions by balancing budget, lot space, and function. Bump-outs add 2–8 feet for kitchens or baths and cost $85–$300/ft². Full room additions expand living area at about $150–$300/ft². Sunrooms and lanais bring light or breezes; sunrooms are insulated, lanais are screened. Second-story builds need structural work and stairs. Garage conversions or ADUs create […]
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Zoning & Permits for Home Additions in Massachusetts IMG
Massachusetts homeowners must follow local zoning and state rules for additions and accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Typical controls include setbacks, height limits, lot coverage or FAR, and septic buffers; ADUs up to 900 sq ft or 50% of the home are allowed as of right. Permits required include building, plumbing, electrical, and zoning approval; plans, […]
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