What I learned at WPI today
DER roof insulation with 6″ of insulation I attended a great workshop at Worchester Polytechnic Institute (WPI, a very cool place) on Deep Energy Retrofits (DER). DER renovations involve super...
View ArticleModern Technology Enhances Old Tecnique
I was sent a newsletter from a publication called Tools of the Trade. The article is about residential construction techniques in Japan. I thought the article was interesting from two points of view....
View ArticleWelcome Carpenter Alex Pawling!
We are pleased to have added a new carpenter to our team. Alex Pawling joined us in May so we can report that he’s fitting in perfectly with our crew. He grew up in Newton but had migrated all the way...
View ArticleCool Products: The Galley Kitchen Workstation
I recently attended a “Lunch and Learn” at Designer Bath in Watertown on kitchen workstations. Sponsored by The Galley, these products turn the humble sink into a powerhouse food prep, serving and...
View ArticleBuilding Better, More Energy Efficient, Walls
You probably don’t give a lot of thought to wall construction, but here at steveworks, we give it A LOT of thought. In fact, there are many ways to build a wall, but not all of them are… Up to official...
View ArticleMeet the Team: Carpenter Abe Fender
Abe Fender joined the steveworks team in early 2018 as a highly skilled carpenter. With more than two decades of carpentry experience under his belt, Abe is a seasoned professional adept at all aspects...
View ArticleYou Found The Afikoman! Go barter with your parents for your reward!
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View ArticleGo Find The Afikoman
Click on the hat or magnifying glass and you’re off on your hunt to find the Afikoman. There are five “clues” on the page. Find one or all and you’ll find the Afikoman The post Go Find The Afikoman...
View ArticleWhole Home Remodel/Expansion Part 2: Framing the Addition
The new dormer starts to take shape above the garage. Construction is in high gear in Hopkinton! You may have read our previous blog where we outlined our latest big project: adding a large addition,...
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