NS Builders Blog
Quincy Cottage Renovation—New Windows, Roof and Upgraded Electrical Service
Grilles and Access Panels in the Back Bay
Detailed Roof Prep and Tapered Windows
Mitered Glass Corner Window and Cumaru Decking
Plaster Details at the Back Bay Brownstone Renovation
A Synthetic Slate Roof
Quincy Cottage Renovation
Designer and Builder Walk the Needham Project
Insulation and Sound Attenuation at the Back Bay Brownstone
A Living Room Designed to Impress
Site Wall and Custom Downspouts
Sheathing the Swooping Roof
Not Your Average Swooping Roof Install
Intelligent Lighting Controls
Steep Details and Multiple Swoops
Detailed Site Work Complements Our Waterproofing
Why We Built a Mock-Up of the Roof
A Walk-Through Showcasing Design Details
The U-Shaped Staircase in the Back Bay
Creating a Continuous Vapor Retarder
A Modern Take on the Classic Cedar Shingle
When Swooping Roofs Throw You a Curveball
Installing a Rainscreen Behind the Cedar Shingles
Full Steam Ahead in the Back Bay
Building Trusses On-Site in Needham
Intentional Plumbing Details That Rock
Working Off One Control Line
These Are NOT Your Average Windows
A Thickened Slab to Support Load-Bearing Walls
Sheathing Exterior Walls and Peering Through Skylights
Prepping the Slab in Needham
What’s Up With the Blue Floor In Our Brownstone Renovation?
Using Foam to Create a Brick Shelf in the Concrete Wall
Waterproofing the Footings in Needham
Fixing My Mistake in Moisture Control
A Few Changes In Framing the Garage
Prepping and Pouring the Footings in Needham
Detailed Drawings Leave No Room for Doubt
Finding Creative Solutions In the Back Bay
Sedge Helps Me Unwrap Gifts from Festool
Architectural Details That Elevate This Home
Final Prepping for Concrete
NS Builders Management Style
Insulated Concrete Forms—An Innovative Building Technique
Impressive Kitchen Design Details
Airtight Homes That Breathe
Water In the Hole
Showing Off Your Work Is Not Bragging
Julia Designed It and We’ll Build It
Big Changes Coming to NS Builders in 2022
What’s the Best Gift to Give Your Builder for the Holidays?
What Is a Toothbrush-Ready Home?
Obtaining Permits: The Necessary Evil of Every Project
Should a Designer Pick the Finishes for Your Home?
Who Takes Responsibility When the Wrong Countertop Gets Installed?
Don't Overlook Value Architecture
Take a Look at TruExterior and Westlake Royal Building Products
This Is How to REALLY Waterproof Your Basement
Building a New House Around a 100-Year-Old Tree
48 Hours To Go
Upscale and Ultramodern Door Hardware
Beautiful Oak Floors at Our Back Bay Project
Stellar Staircase Full of Subtle Details
Almost Invisible Flush Mounted Outlets
Intentional Finishes
Final Touches on the Southie Project
Demolition and Site Prep in East Providence
Always Have a Backup Plan
A Tour of the Ultimate Rooftop Deck
A Luxurious Marble Shower in South Boston
Sort of Hiding A Door
Waterproof Plaster Walls and The Floating Fireplace
Massive Wall of Plaster in Cambridge
A Staircase With Old World Charm
Working in Tight Spaces
Overlooking Beacon Hill on a Custom Daybed
Plastering—One Coat or Two?
Boston ROOF DECK
Dealing with Historic Windows
Taking Sound Attenuation to another LEVEL
Set Yourself Up for Success
Tight-Fitting Countertops and Exposed Rivets
Steel Stairs in the Cambridge Loft
Getting Creative with HVAC
Four Boston area Remodels
Building a Staircase in the Shop?
An Epic Primary Suite in South Boston
Glass Doors and Walls Designed to Impress
Because Sometimes You Need To Hide a Door
Thoughtfully Designed Doors
Behind the Scenes at the NS Builders Shop
Updating the Plumbing in Cambridge
Another Day in the Back Bay
A Stellar Entryway in Beacon Hill
Intentionally Crafted Details
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall
How to Be a Good Neighbor
Handcrafted Millwork Makes the Difference
Taking It One Step at a Time
It’s All About the Details
