At one of the charming historic homes on Cotuit’s famed “Loop,” the loose circle comprised of Main Street and Oceanview Avenue, we took what had been a little-used sitting room and created a space that works as both a family room and a guest suite for the homeowners’ frequent summer visitors. Along with bathroom and … Continue reading Renovating a Historic Cape Cod Home
If you think ornamental millwork is only for mega-mansions, you need to think again. Adding or upgrading woodwork to your Cape Cod home can be a surprisingly inexpensive way to bring the look of any room to the next level. Beyond Basic If your home has basic, or “builder grade,” baseboard trim — a simple … Continue reading Making the Case for Millwork
Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow. There’s still a bit of daylight when you get home from work. We “spring ahead” as we change the clocks in less than a month. Spring is coming, which means summer won’t be far behind. In preparation, consider some minor upgrades that will allow you to make the most of your … Continue reading Spring Ahead With Small Projects
If you’ve ever watched Flip This House on A&E, you’ve probably noticed that builders speak their own language. When they talk about a “doghouse dormer” or a “header,” they’re not referencing canine housing or an Olympic dive. Confused? Read on and we’ll break it down. Dormers In general, a dormer raises a portion of the roof in a … Continue reading Say WHAT? Learning to Speak ‘Builder Lingo’
Have you resolved to make improvements to your Cape Cod home in 2019? Allow us to suggest beginning the transformation with your master bedroom. With the help of the expert team at C.J. Riley Builder, revamping this oh-so-important space can prove far less pricey and disruptive than you may fear. To kick off the new … Continue reading 2019 Spaces: Creating a Master Suite for Your Cape Cod Home
With 2018 winding to a close, now is the time to plan your Cape Cod home’s 2019 transformation. Resolutions don’t have to revolve around dieting or bad habits—why not focus on revamping your space instead? With the current tight real estate market, renovating a Cape Cod home is more appealing than ever. If you’re ready … Continue reading New Year, New Style: Homebuilding Trends for 2019
At C.J. Riley Builder, we love helping Cape Codders transform their homes. So when we’re not out literally renovating, we’re prowling the internet for before-and-after home renovation inspo. Check out one of our recent renovation projects, and a few online finds we love, below. This kitchen renovation featured on ArchitecturalDigest.com was one for the books. … Continue reading Before and After Bliss: Home Renovation Inspiration
Looking for a cost-effective way to add living space to your Cape Cod home? If you have an attic or a basement, consider yourself halfway there. If you’ve outgrown your home but feel stuck due to the tight Cape Cod real estate market, the solution may lie beneath your feet…or over your head. Converting an … Continue reading Expand Your Living Space Without Breaking the Bank
With Independence Day behind us, summer will be over before we know it. (We know, we know; we’re sad, too.) Closing up your Cape house and heading back over the bridge can be stressful, but we offer a number of off-season property management services on Cape Cod that ease the Labor Day transition and promise … Continue reading Cape Cod Home Watch: Keeping Your Home Safe in the Off-Season
While some countertop and flooring materials burn red hot for a few years—or even decades—before fading into home-decor oblivion, none have shown the staying power of marble. Its first known use in architecture was in the Parthenon in 438 BC. Marble has been around that long. We remodeled the kitchen above, at a historic home in Osterville, … Continue reading Making the Case for Marble
