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August 15, 2013

Kitchen Cabinetry Organizational Features and Innovations

Kitchen Cabinetry Organizational Features and Innovations In my last blog post, I talked about some of the big trends in (I use the word “trends” lightly, as trends can imply a lack of longevity, which…

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July 31, 2013

An Awards Show Gets It Right by Matthew Hurley

There’s nothing quite as mind-numbing as an awards show. The pomp and circumstance, inflated egos and the absolute overkill of celebrity is lost on me. But every so often one of these plastic parades transcends…

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July 19, 2013

The Wollaston Theatre Continues To Fade Away by Matthew Hurley

There is an old movie marquee that haunts the new real estate developments in the town of Wollaston. (A small community that is part of Quincy.)  The sign hasn’t had the plastic black lettering of upcoming…

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July 11, 2013

Painter Willy Barrera is Masters Touch June Performer of the Month

“Painter Willy Barrera is my longest tenured employee and for good reason,” says Masters Touch owner Doug Masters.  “Willy recently celebrated his fifteenth year with the company.  I and everyone who works here are blessed…

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July 11, 2013

5 Reasons to Hire an Interior Designer When Building, Planning and Addition or Remodeling Your Home in Massachusetts

If you are building a home or planning an addition or remodel of your home, it is important to make sure you have an interior designer on your team to help you avoid mistakes that…

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June 25, 2013

Top 5 Trends in Kitchen Cabinetry for Your Kitchen Remodeling Project

Top 5 Trends in Kitchen Cabinetry for Your Kitchen Remodeling Project These 5 kitchen cabinetry trends are all versatile, can be used in multiple kitchen styles, and are a great foundation for your kitchen remodeling…

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June 20, 2013

Summer Spots and Soft Serve by Matthew Hurley

Summer in Massachusetts always seems to be getting shorter while the oppressive New England winters drag on and on, until just one last blast of frigid wind cuts through you and you finally decide to…

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June 12, 2013

Perry Becker is Masters Touch Performer of the Month for May

“It’s all about customer service,” says Perry Becker.  “Not only our interaction with the client on a personal level but in the products we recommend for the job.  Once that job is finished I want…

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June 12, 2013

When To Hire an Interior Designer

If you find yourself saying any of the following, it is time to hire a professional interior designer to help you to bring out your own personality and style in your home: “I don’t know where…

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June 5, 2013

Hardwood Flooring 101: Consumer Guide to Hardwood Flooring Basics

One of the most sought after upgrades a homeowner can do is to have hardwood flooring installed in the home. Hardwood flooring can add beauty and value to any home. There are many varieties of…

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May 23, 2013

How to Plan a Kitchen Remodeling Project in MA

Ok, so after months of budgeting, weighing pros and cons, and figuring out your priorities (ie. buy a boat, cruise to Jamaica, or put the money into the home?), you have finally decided you are…

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May 22, 2013

Memorial Day Message by Matthew Hurley

I just searched our local paper The Hometown Weekly which covers the communities of Medfield, Dover, Sherborn, Westwood, Walpole, and Needham, MA for Memorial Day events in our area.  I learned that flags have been…

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May 22, 2013

Make Sure You Replace Your Rotting Trim Before You Paint!

Massachusetts is full of beautiful wood homes, both old and new.  There is nothing more beautiful than a painted wood home, but the extreme weather in New England can wreak havoc on exterior paint jobs. …

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May 13, 2013

Paul Kelter – April’s Performer of the Month

“One of the best things about working at Masters Touch is the camaraderie among the whole team.  We care about our work, the finished product, and we all work together as a unit. We also…

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April 30, 2013

That Other Member Of The Family by Matthew Hurley

He was there at the breakfast table in the morning, deftly wandering between our legs in the hopes a hand holding a piece of bacon would appear at dog level. He was there at the…

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April 22, 2013

Wounds That Bind by Matthew Hurley

Where do we put our anger?  Where do we direct it?  What do we do with the hatred that simmers to a boil when it is revealed that a precious eight year old boy lost…

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April 18, 2013

Time To Plan Your Exterior Home Improvement Projects Massachusetts!

It’s that time of year again.  Tax day is behind us, the flowers are sprouting, the trees have buds ready to bloom, and after a long winter folks are starting to emerge and plan this…

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March 26, 2013

You’re Invited to Our Open House Thursday, April 25th

Save the Date!   Masters Touch is having an open house on Thursday, April 25 from 5 to 8 PM. Meet Our Team of Architects and Designers Tour the Showroom Discover New Products Get Inspired for…

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March 26, 2013

What is Green Building and Remodeling?

What is Green Building and Remodeling? According to Wikipedia: Green building (also known as green construction or sustainable building) refers to a structure and using process that is environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building’s…

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December 27, 2012

Doug’s 2012 Holiday Message

Although the holiday season is a time for reflection and acknowledgment of love for family and friends, sometimes commercialism can make this time of year more taxing than celebratory.  It’s very easy to lose sight…

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