Are quartz counter tops better than granite?

You’ll be fine with either one. For many years quartz was much more expensive than granite and the selections where limited, but in the last few years there are many more quartz options available and the prices have come down as demand has risen.

How much will my kitchen remodeling project cost?

This varies greatly by project. A full kitchen remodel including appliances generally starts around $60,000.00 and could range to over $200,000.00. Most kitchens in eastern Massachusetts range from $60,000.00 to $150,000.00

How much will my bathroom remodeling project cost?

This varies greatly by project. A full half bath remodel usually costs between $9,000.00 and $15,000.00. A family bath with a tub, vanity, and toilet usually starts between $25,000.00 and $30,000.00.

What is Design Build?

Design Build is a process in which one company handles all project budgeting, planning, design and construction. This preferred method of home improvement works since blueprints and designs from architects are expensive and add months to the process.

How much will a master suite addition cost?

This varies greatly by project and homestyle. A local, reputable design build firm will be able to help you determine a budget and also design and build your addition.

How much will a family room addition cost?

This varies greatly by project and homestyle. A local, reputable design build firm will be able to help you determine a budget and also design and build your addition.

How much does a finished basement cost?

This varies greatly by project and homestyle. A local, reputable design build firm will be able to help you determine a budget and also design and finish your basement.

Wounds That Bind by Matthew Hurley – Masters Touch Design Build

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 his life on a crowded Boston sidewalk cheering on marathon runners with his father, mother and sister? How do we get that heartbreaking image to make any sense?

Right now, we don’t. We grieve and we slowly rally together and circle our wagons around the victims and their families. We do this because they are us.

Monday, April 15, 2013 is yet another date etched into the public consciousness for all the wrong reasons. This was supposed to be a day of celebration – a winning combination of athletic competition and human endurance.

Instead, evil once again shattered the calm blue skies with smoke, debris and blood. For all those talking heads that repeatedly open their monologues or columns with the nauseating, “We never thought it could happen here,” it’s time to wake up and realize that it is happening here. It seems to be happening everywhere and to be so naïve as to assume that anyone of us is immune is to ignore what the United States is all about. It’s about us as a collective. It doesn’t matter that it didn’t happen in your town, it happened in your country so it happened to you.

It’s a dangerous world we live in. We understand that. We’ve seen too much in the recent past not to wonder what could possibly be next. And unfortunately the events at the Boston Marathon this past Monday only brought that cold reality back into focus. It’s enough to make one look up at that now serene blue sky and ask, “Why?”

Still, there will be time for anger and retribution in the days to come.

For now, we pray and cling to our loved ones because we as Americans belong to one another. We laugh, cry, celebrate, commiserate, love and suffer with one another. This most recent act of terrorism against such innocence has us reeling, yet we will shake it off and move on for this country has always shown its strength, humanity and compassion in the face of emotional turmoil. But we will never forget.

This article was written by Matt Hurley a longtime friend of Masters Touch, freelance writer and guest contributor of wonderful human interest stories