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Total Basement Remodel

This basement remodel is quite remarkable! Not only was our team at McDonald Contracting able to increase the living space for these homeowners, but they also added a beautiful new bathroom. By remodeling the basement and adding a new bathroom the homeowners can live more comfortably while increasing the value of their home. It’s a win-win!

Thinking about giving your basement a makeover? In the United States, on average, finishing a basement will give you a return of 70 to 75% of your investment. For example, if you spend $1000 you would increase the value of your home by $700. So not only do you get a cool new TV Room/Teen Room/Man Cave/Crafting Corner (you get the idea) but you also improve the overall value of the home. Something to think about for sure.

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Let us know if you have any questions or need help with your own basement remodel! We’re here for you.

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Lincoln Home Renovation

Our team has been working on renovating this modern and beautiful Lincoln, MA home since last summer. The project has been extremely rewarding, teaching us new building techniques and allowing us to work with some talented designers.

The home was originally designed and built by Acorn Deck House Company. This local company is known for building one-of-kind homes, all featuring open floor plans, walls of glass and soaring ceilings. The homeowners loved the design of the home but wanted to make changes to the interior as well as update the exterior of the home.

We worked with local designer Caitlin Sweeney to help us design the new layout. These types of homes can be tricky to renovate mostly due to the fact that the wood ceiling planks are actually a structural component of the house… making it impossible to hide any wires or pipes in them. We were able to add fake beams and increase the size of the existing beams to make them useful while also enhancing the design of the house.

The homeowners wanted the house to feel as it was an extension of nature while also being modern. The large windows allowed us to frame the surrounding nature and the cedar siding makes the house fit perfectly into the rock foundation and neighboring trees. The cable railings, wooden ceilings, and sun-filled skylights help to complete this home. It’s truly one-of-kind

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After – Bedroom:

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After – bathroom:

 

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Winchester Home Remodel

This is our 4th blog post on this gorgeous Winchester home, but with all the work our team did, it’s worthy of each and every post.

On the blog, we have shared the work our team has done, including adding a 3rd-floor suite, remodeling a guest bath and a master bath, and updating a beautiful master bedroom with custom closets. Today we’re sharing the remainder of the house… including custom closets and cabinets, updated doors and windows and refurbishing the outside porch.  Check it out –

Custom cabinets and updated windows:

 

Porch:

Talk about a gorgeous porch and home! We’re so thankful that the homeowners trusted our team to bring this home back to life.

Thanks for following us along,

McDonald Contracting

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