Some of our clients live in their “destination” homes and have no intent of moving until they are “carried out”. Others are in their first or second home and are not so sure if they want stay put or if they are thinking that a move might better fit their needs. When I meet with […]
We know our homes so well, we might imagine we understand exactly how to make them better. But this familiarity can just as easily limit our vision. It’s hard to think outside the box when it’s packed with so many memories and habits. Some designers may have their own narrow views as well. For instance, […]
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 […]
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
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 […]