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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 […]

Why is the “Cheap Guy” the cheap guy?

A chronic theme that I encounter in the building industry is stories from people who repeat the usual list of complaints about the guy who built or remodeled their home.  They will complain about the shoddy workmanship, the lack of communication,

10 Step Attic Insulation and By-Pass Sealing Process

If you are concerned about keeping your home warmer in the winter, cooler in the summer and spend less money in accomplishing both, it might be time to consider looking in your attic.  Many consumers and less-sophisticated contractors have made the mistake of thinking that just by adding

Why Design/Build Works Best

The fact is that the Design/Build process has gained great acceptance in residential construction over the last 20 years. This method emerged in the 1970’s as an alternative to Design/bid/build and now is used in a significant part of home projects. Even in commercial and public construction, nearly 40% of projects are being completed via […]

Thoughts on Remodeling your Home… Now, Later or Never?

Early in 2011 we were interviewed by a couple who was looking for someone to design and build an entryway addition on their home.  At our first meeting, I had explained to him that the home finance world had changed substantially in the last few years so that needed to be a forefront part of […]