http://waldo.villagesoup.com?source=rss Latest posts from Breakwater Design & Build, Inc. Fri, 25 May 2012 00:27:54 EDT Fri, 25 May 2012 00:27:54 EDT en-us Copyright 2010 Courier Publications, LLC http://waldo.villagesoup.com?source=rss /media/Common/4/44/279567/logo.gif 138 50 http://waldo.villagesoup.com/business/brief/building-contractors/porcelain-vs-ceramic-tiles-for-your-floors-is-the-extra-cost-of-porcelain-tile-worth-the-investment/478259?source=rss ]]> I do believe Porcelain tiles are worth the extra expense, although little difference in the materials used to make the tile, Porcelain tile is fired for a longer time. As a result, porcelain tiles are more rugged making them ideal for harsher applications such as flooring. Also, because of their higher density, porcelain tiles are less likely to absorb moisture (0.5%) which makes them more durable and more ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/business/brief/building-contractors/porcelain-vs-ceramic-tiles-for-your-floors-is-the-extra-cost-of-porcelain-tile-worth-the-investment/478259 Thu, 24 May 2012 08:00:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Building Contractors http://waldo.villagesoup.com/business/brief/building-contractors/choosing-the-right-siding-for-your-home/819753?source=rss ]]> Nothing will impact the appearance of your home more dramatically than the exterior siding you choose. As you shop for exterior siding, look for a siding material that suits the style of your house and also fits your lifestyle. Listed here are the most popular materials for exterior siding in New England. Material Choices Shingle Siding Natural Cedar Cement Vinyl Clapboards Cedar or Pine Cement Vinyl ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/business/brief/building-contractors/choosing-the-right-siding-for-your-home/819753 Wed, 23 May 2012 09:15:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Building Contractors http://waldo.villagesoup.com/business/offer/home-garden/is-your-kitchen-ready-for-a-refresh/467512?source=rss ]]> What would a home be without a kitchen? Families spend a lot of time together in their kitchen, eating, cooking, and spending time together. And when you host a gathering, it is almost inevitable that, by the end of the evening, everyone will be standing around the kitchen, chatting. The kitchen is just a natural gathering spot, so it's important to have a nice kitchen in your home. There are many things to ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/business/offer/home-garden/is-your-kitchen-ready-for-a-refresh/467512 Tue, 22 May 2012 08:35:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Home & Garden http://waldo.villagesoup.com/business/brief/building-contractors/the-importance-of-gutters-on-your-home/816501?source=rss ]]> Do you have Gutters on your Home? Gutter systems collect the storm water that lands on our roofs and directs the collected water away from the house. Your home needs such a system in order to help reduce water and moisture damage to our homes. The wetter the climate the more we need a properly functioning gutter system. Water that collects next to the foundation of a house will tend to find its way into some part ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/business/brief/building-contractors/the-importance-of-gutters-on-your-home/816501 Tue, 22 May 2012 08:00:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Building Contractors http://waldo.villagesoup.com/business/brief/building-contractors/using-local-materials-for-your-cottage-camp-or-bungalow/818709?source=rss ]]> Cottages, camps, and bungalows are convenient places to use natural materials. Wood shakes go well on the exterior walls and interior walls painted white with shiplap boards give a great cottage feel. Then there are the interior floors and outdoor walkways. Any one of these areas would look good with flagstone, bluestone, brick, or clay pavers to bring the natural feel of the outside in to your cottage. The best ... http://waldo.villagesoup.com/business/brief/building-contractors/using-local-materials-for-your-cottage-camp-or-bungalow/818709 Mon, 21 May 2012 13:30:00 EDT news@courierpublicationsllc.com (Staff) Building Contractors