Herbie's Blog

Sunday, May 22, 2016
A Closer Look at the Costs of Building a New Home

If you’re in the market for a new home, you may be wondering about the factors that contribute to the total cost of the home.

Herbie the Home Builder

Saturday, May 21, 2016
Remodel or Relocate? 8 Critical Questions to Consider

Home buying and home remodeling television programs aren’t just a fad; their enduring popularity indicates that they’re here to stay. If you’re among the growing masses of dedicated viewers, you might begin (if you haven’t already) to look around and notice some of your own home’s shortcomings.

Herbie the Home Builder

Sunday, March 20, 2016
This Toilet Bowl Lights the Night

The GlowBowl transforms the loo into a gentle night light. Could it be just the thing for older home buyers?

Herbie the Home Builder

Tuesday, February 23, 2016
12 Home Design Trends to Watch in 2016

The winners of the NAHB Best in American Living Awards (BALA) – a prestigious awards program recognizing excellence in designs that will influence the entire residential building industry. Award recipients are lauded as the nation’s most creative and inventive builders, remodelers, architects, developers, land planners and interior designers. Below are some of the newest trends in home design that buyers will see in the coming months and years, based on submissions from this year’s BALA winners. Here are

Herbie the Home Builder

Friday, December 18, 2015
Your 2016 Home Maintenance To-Do List

Homeownership is the American dream, but it’s also a lot of work. Your home is a significant investment and requires a consistent level of upkeep to maintain its efficiency and to protect its value. As you make new resolutions for 2016, set aside some time to build a schedule of your ongoing home maintenance duties.

Herbie

Thursday, December 17, 2015
Build A Home, Grow The Economy

Home building has a significant impact on the national economy by providing jobs and generating tax revenue.

Herbie

Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Top Tips to Make Your Home Safe for Holiday Visitors

To help prepare your home for holiday visitors, the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Cape Cod offers home maintenance tips that are designed to increase safety and accessibility for older family and friends who visit this holiday season.

Herbie

Monday, December 14, 2015
Protect Your Roof and It Will Keep Protecting You

One of the more important components of safeguarding a home is also one of the most often ignored: the roof.

Herbie

Friday, December 11, 2015
This Fish Restaurant Can Improve Your Business (Make You a Better Remodeler/Builder)

The lessons are all on the place mat

Christine Duren

Friday, December 11, 2015
Smart Ways to Use Smart Glass at Home

The choice of what glass to use in your home is no longer clear. Different varieties of so-called smart glass can keep out prying eyes, regulate room temperature or conceal televisions.

Christine Duren