1st Choice Home Improvements is pleased to be providing the best in remodeling and home improvement projects in Marshfield, Massachusetts. We service the entire area, including the following zip codes.

Our years of experience in providing remodeling in Marshfield, has afforded us the opportunity to personally know most of the building inspectors in Massachusetts. Your project won’t get stalled by not passing inspection, We know how to work with building inspectors and what they look for and provide only the best products and customer service.

If you are looking for a Marshfield remodeling contractor, then please call one of our owners, Richard Russell at 508.801.3482 or Paul Nee at 508.801.3725 or complete our online request form and someone will call you back.

Adding a den to your Foxboro, Massachusetts home can add value to your Massachusetts home and provide very versatile living space for your family. A den can offer a cozy family space or a quiet retreat. No matter how your family chooses to use the space, it will be a welcome addition to your house.

The first decision you will need to make is how and where you will add the den. Will you convert existing space, finish unused space, or build an addition? You can convert an unused room to a den fairly easily and quickly. You can also finish attic space or space in the basement. Finishing these spaces offers both challenges and opportunities you will want to consider carefully.

Building an addition to your Foxboro area home, you will also need to consider building and zoning laws and codes. You will need to check on required setback from the property line. The most important consideration is how and where the new addition will join the existing structure and what kind of changes in the existing floor plan will be needed.

One very popular way to add a den is to extend the end of the kitchen. If you plan to use the den as a family gathering place, this can be a great choice because it makes the kitchen the point of access to the den. Whether you make the den completely open to the kitchen or you only use a standard door to connect the rooms, you will also need to think about how you will build the den in this particular location.

Wherever you add to your home, there are some important considerations:
• What is the grade of the land?
• What kind of foundation will you build?
• Can you match the exterior material with the rest of the house?
• How will the roof of the addition connect with the rest of the roof?
• How will you connect to the heating and cooling system?
• Will you include a fireplace?

From these basic questions and considerations you will have great latitude in planning the design aspects of your new room. You will be able to create a room that sets a mood for any type of use.

If you are looking for a professional Foxboro remodeling contractor, please please call us today at 508-801-3482 or complete our online request form

A backsplash is a covering placed over the wall behind a sink, a stove or cook top, or any other area of a kitchen where there is a potential for splashing of water or food on the wall. Backsplashes can be a simple piece of plastic attached to the wall to protect the paint or wallpaper. Backsplashes can also be highly decorative and create a focal point in a remodeled kitchen.

The size of a backsplash might be determined by the size of the fixture or appliance it will be placed behind. Alternately, you might choose to install a backsplash behind an entire counter or workspace. The backsplash might be a pre-fabricated item that you decide to hang on the wall, or it might be made of decorative ceramic tile.

If your kitchen design is “rustic,” you might choose a ceramic tile with a matte or dull finish in a brick or stone design. A more traditional kitchen might need only simple single-color tile and edging. A modern kitchen might be right for something more creative and elaborate.

The size of the backsplash area will also determine how far you can go in being creative or in adding decorative interest. A small backsplash will need smaller design elements. A large backsplash area, on the other hand, might be made into the focal point of your kitchen design with a mosaic or with hand-painted tiles.

If you decide to incorporate a backsplash into your Brockton kitchen remodel design, you will have almost complete freedom in choosing the material – tile, metal, wallpaper – for your backsplash and in deciding how elaborate the design of the finished area will be. The primary purpose of the backsplash is to provide a surface that is easy to clean and that will not be stained easily. Beyond that functionality, your creativity and imagination is the only limit on what you can do.

If you are looking for a Brockton remodeling contractor, then please call one of our owners, Richard Russell at 508.801.3482 or Paul Nee at 508.801.3725 or complete our online request form and someone will call you back.

Replacing windows on your property can change the visual appearance of your Bridgewater home considerably. You should choose a style that matches your property and enhances its looks. This is particularly important with Vinyl / PVCu and Aluminum designs when they are fitted to older properties. It’s a good idea to look at properties similar to yours in the area and compare the effect of various replacement window types. It is also a good idea to make sure you have adequate numbers of opening windows.

Most window replacement projects do not require permits. However, in the instance of enlarging an opening and installing a new header permits are required. Another area to watch is if a bedroom window has a change of style, the building department will require the new style to conform to the egress code. Many Bridgewater windows contractors will arrange permits at an additional cost – since it consumes more of their time. Some will simply ask you to pay for permits, which they will arrange for on your behalf.

If permits are required for your work then make sure your contractor pulls the required building permits. This way you will know things will be done to “code”. Note: many homeowners’ insurance policies require pulling a permit on any major remodeling to keep your home properly covered. Some contractors prefer not to pull permits because of the time involved and the “hassle” with the inspectors. Some contractors may even ask you to get the permits. This could be a warning sign that they are not able to pull the permits because they are unlicensed, or the work is outside of their license.”

If you are looking for a Bridgewater remodeling contractor, then please call one of our owners, Richard Russell at 508.801.3482 or Paul Nee at 508.801.3725 or complete our online request form and someone will call you back.

If you are planning a new remodeling project you may want to outline the different aspects of the job and see if any projects might be better served by hiring a Abington remodeling contractor. You could certainly take on many home improvement projects yourself with a little skill and some sweat. However, some remodeling projects are better off in the hands of a professional remodeling contractor. This article will look at some of those possible projects.

Home improvements are a great way to get more money for your home when you get ready to sell it. But some improvements will bring more value to your home than others. Recently, installing vinyl siding has been recognized as the best thing you can do to add value to your home. Here are a few of the reasons this improvement is the single-best thing you can do for your “bottom line” when selling your house.

It looks good. Vinyl siding comes in a variety of colors and styles to fit your preferences. But in addition to that, the trim and soffits complement your home’s color perfectly. You can even get several accessories to complete the look for your home that you want to create. Whether you have a ranch home, a modern-style home or a turn-of-the-century Victorian, you can find a style of vinyl siding that matches your needs.

It lasts for decades. Vinyl siding is the most popular type of siding now. Its durability adds to its popularity because it stands up to rain, snow, sleet, and rain. It won’t crack or peel in the sun or hot weather. And it can take a beating without showing signs of wear and tear. If the neighborhood kids hit it with a ball, it won’t dent or scratch like other types of siding. When it needs a cleaning, all you need to do is rinse it with soap and water. Afterwards, it looks like you just added a fresh coat of paint to it.

It’s a great value. When you get ready to sell your home and you add vinyl siding to it, you can usually recoup about 100 percent of the money you spent for the siding. Sometimes you can add even more value to the house than what you spent for the siding. Vinyl siding is typically less expensive than aluminum, too. And you don’t need to worry about people ripping off the siding to sell at the scrap yard, either.

If you have to choose which home improvement project to do for your home, vinyl siding should be at the top of your list. With its appearance, durability, and afford ability, it’s the best thing you can do for your home’s overall value.

If you are looking for a Abington remodeling contractor, then please call one of our owners, Richard Russell at 508.801.3482 or Paul Nee at 508.801.3725 or complete our online request form and someone will call you back.

If you are planning a new remodeling project you may want to outline the different aspects of the job and see if any projects might be better served by hiring a Braintree remodeling contractor. You could certainly take on many home improvement projects yourself with a little skill and some sweat. However, some remodeling projects are better off in the hands of a professional remodeling contractor. This article will look at some of those possible projects.

What Do Remodeling Contractors Do Anyways?

Remodeling contractors are specialist in a certain field. Some are best at doing floors or bathroom remodeling. Others deal with dens and game rooms. By being specialist in a certain field they can offer more value if you have a project in their field.

If It’s Flooring You Should Seek Help

Flooring should be at the top of your list for almost any room you remodel. There are many flooring products that you can install yourself. However, often times the project takes certain tools that may be expensive to purchase for one project. You ay also be able to get a better price on certain flooring material through your remodeling contractor.

Your Kitchen May Be the Biggest Value

One of the top priorities on most peoples remodeling list is most likely the kitchen. If you do much cooking or have kids then the kitchen is a probable high traffic area. You may be able to fix up your cabinets or add some new linoleum flooring, but cabinets and certain counter tops require skill. These are definite jobs for a good remodeling contractor.

One of the key reason you might consider hiring a remodeling contractor is the fact that they can complete the job in a timely manner and they hopefully have the proven skills to do it right the first time.

If you are looking for a Braintree remodeling contractor, then please call one of our owners, Richard Russell at 508.801.3482 or Paul Nee at 508.801.3725 or complete our online request form and someone will call you back.

If someone in your family has a disability or is aging, your Hanover bathroom remodel design will either make the remodeled bathroom more comfortable and accessible or inaccessible. Your design can easily incorporate the features and space recommendations that will make the bathroom more accessible for everyone.

The housing industry has outlined several levels of accessibility standards in bathroom design and construction ranging from barrier free to accessible to industry standard housing. The main difference is in how accessible it is for everyone with special needs. Over the last few decades, bathroom designers, architects and manufacturers of fixtures and other bathroom safety products have begun to respond to the need for greater accessibility (and safety) in bathrooms. The result is a set of standards known as universal design.

If you are looking for a Hanover remodeling contractor, then please call one of our owners, Richard Russell at 508.801.3482 or Paul Nee at 508.801.3725 or complete our online request form and someone will call you back.

1st Choice Home Improvement Associates is pleased to announce the service offerings of replacement windows in the South Shore area.

Replacement Windows of any style, size and shape can be chosen in several colors of vinyl and can be painted any color if your choice of window material is wood. Windows can be purchased with various styles of dividers within the window and even with blinds attached in enclosed compartments or with blinds placed within the window itself.

No matter what style or type of replacement window you need for an energy-efficient window replacement project, you will do well to look for the “Energy Star” seal first. These replacement windows will meet minimum standards established by the Federal Government. We service the following towns in the South Shore area:

Braintree, MA | Canton, MA | Cohasset, MA | Duxbury, MA | Brockton, MA | Hanover, MA | Hingham, MA | Hull, MA | Marshfield, MA | Milton, MA | Norwell, MA | Pembroke, MA | Plymouth, MA | Randolph, MA | Quincy, MA | Rockland, MA | Scituate, MA | Weymouth, MA