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Category Archives: Home Improvement Tips

Do No Harm

Doctors take the Hippocratic Oath and pledge to do no harm as they care for patients.  Murphy Bros. takes a similar approach with remodeling. Although we don’t wear white coats, we think of ourselves as house doctors and will go to great lengths to keep you and your home healthy, safe

Competitive Bidding – Less Than You Bargain For?

Consumer advice columns will tell you that seeking competitive bids is the standard approach to get the best price for a remodeling project. But it also has some unfortunate consequences that go well beyond the pitfalls of choosing the cheapest proposal. The best ideas you’ll never see Let’s say you get a draftsman to draw […]

The Murphy Method vs. Murphy’s Law

We pride ourselves on a process we call “The Murphy Method.” In many ways, it’s the opposite of the better known Murphy’s Law. With the Murphy Method, everything that can go right will. We didn’t develop the Murphy Method overnight. Over 30 years in the construction business, Murphy Bros. analyzed

Planning to add or replace a deck on your home?

Building a deck can be a very simple project. Especially if it is rectangular in shape, straight off the back of the wall, there is an existing ledger board properly installed and it is at ground level.  In fact, it is not unusual for the building of a deck to be easier than the planning […]

Accessible design boosts comfort, safety, and resale appeal

You don’t have to be disabled to appreciate the benefits of universal design and aging in place features in your next remodeling project. Whether you want to adapt your home for retirement or just make it more welcoming for visiting parents, Murphy Bros. can help.  We are committed to making a real difference in your […]