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Hill Craftsmen Builds Green Y ou’ve seen it on the news and you’ve read it in the papers, but how does “Green” apply to construction? In construction, a green project would be any project which was designed and constructed with materials and techniques which enhance the health and general well-being of the occupants and surrounding… View Article

Good News! There are people who are undoubtedly having a tough time of it during this current economic state.  But keep in mind that this is not a return to the Great Depression!  Presently, 92% of Americans have jobs, while in the Great Depression the unemployment rate was nearly 30%.  Concurrently, there is good news… View Article

Planning for Success! With a strong background in architecture and design, Hill CraftsMen LLC is a design-build company in order to ensure complete planning is done prior to construction.  Planning is a vital function, as not only does it ensure a functional and aesthetic space, it helps minimize changes – keeping construction costs down and… View Article

 Increased Value! In times where the media is portraying things to be bad and getting worse it is good to know one’s most important material asset – their home, has a tradition of steady and consistent appreciation over time. Adding immediate value to a home, as well as increasing its subsequent appreciation is something… View Article

Higher Grounds Hill CraftsMen LLC has just completed an extensive top floor remodel in Cambridge, which resulted in doubling the living space for a young family of four.  The family is excited every time they walk up their new wrap around stairs to the transformed space. The floor was previously not being used due to… View Article

A South End Revival Hill Craftsmen recently completed a remodel for a professional couple in Boston’s South End. They had a lovely three story townhouse that needed to be updated and refined.  There were some beautiful existing features – cherry cabinetry in the living room, and a large circular stairwell. There were also some interesting challenges to work… View Article

It is a well-known fact the kitchen is the most sought-after room for most home buyers. So, how can you get it looking its best for cheap? 1.  You may be able to put a fresh coat of paint on cabinets. If the cabinets are wood and do not have a veneer finish, you can… View Article