Most Popular Home Improvement Projects for Summer 2012
Summer is always a busy time for RAM Construction, as we are constantly getting requests to help people improve on their homes. From window installations to new deck construction, we’ve done it all in the summer months, and thought we’d give you a few ideas on how it would be best to improve your home … Read more
Home Improvement Tip #43: Remodel Your Basement for More Space
With the recent flooding that took place after that desperately- needed rain yesterday, we’ve gotten some calls on refinishing or remodeling basements. While no one likes to walk downstairs to a flooded basement, starting from scratch with a new basement remodel could give you a ton more space in your home! Not convinced? Here are … Read more
Put Your Tax Return to Good Use: 5 Home Improvement Project Ideas
It’s about that time of year: we all feel a little richer with that extra tax return cash sitting in our pocket. If you haven’t yet booked that vacation, it might be a great time to tackle that home improvement project you’ve been postponing. Upgrading your home is a great way to spend some extra cash … Read more
Home Improvement Tip #44: Small Home Upgrades That Will Pay Off
With the cooler weather keeping us inside more and more this winter, it’s hard not to nitpick the little areas of your home that could use some improvement. While it’s not always in our budget to initiate full home remodeling projects, there are always small upgrades that you can do yourself to increase the value … Read more
2012 Home Remodeling New Years Resolutions
With the New Year Rapidly approaching, it’s time to focus on the future. So take a look around you: is there something about your home you wish you could change? Instead of being overwhelmed by house-wide remodeling, especially if you’ve just moved in, tackle your New Year’s resolutions for your house with small, manageable projects. … Read more
Get Your Home Ready for the Holidays! Interior Construction Projects
It’s hard to believe that October is nearly over, with the start of the holiday season right around the corner. Why not kickoff the holidays by remodeling that kitchen, or adding the finishing touches to that neglected bathroom before your in-laws arrive? RAM Construction has seen a great interest in getting homes ready in preparation … Read more
Latest Deck Construction Job Completed by RAM Construction
This summer was a busy one for RAM Construction: we completed several great decks, additions, remodeled a kitchen, bathroom, and countless other jobs. Pictured here is the latest completed contracted deck construction service by RAM Construction, located in Topsfield, MA. The North Shore, MA deck pictured here was built with pressure treated lumber, and the … Read more
Blog Post: All About Retaining Walls
What is a retaining wall, and is a retaining wall on your property right for you? A retaining wall is a stabilizing structure used to hold sloping ground in place and to prevent the movement and erosion of soil. A retaining wall must be sturdy and substantial in structure in order to accommodate and redistribute … Read more
Featured Job: French Door Installation
Today I’m going to talk about a job I recently completed for a client who needed a new French Door exterior door installation for their home. These clients were looking for a little more design than the average sliding glass door for their patio, so French doors were a perfect option for them. French doors … Read more
Latest Carpentry Trend: “Green” Construction
In a fairly recent article within a Construction Forum written last November 2010, I read comments on how the “going green” revolution is slowly taking root in the construction industry, as it has in other areas of modern life. Today’s realities of Global Warming and other environmental issues have people starting to react to the … Read more
