String lights and an enclosing wall create an intimate outdoor space in this firepit from The MacDowell Company perfect for cozy fireside chats.
Outdoor firepits are a New England staple, but how do you choose one with theright features, materials, and design for your backyard?
Have you ever looked at your backyard and wished you could capture that beautiful sense of tranquility, warmth, and...
Every two years the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Cape Cod honors professionals with the BRICC Awards to recognize the finest projects and outstanding achievements of builders, architects, designers, home technology contractors, and others in the home building industry on Cape Cod.
Earlier this month, the BRICC Awards Ceremony was held at the Cape Codder Resort and Spa. Several...
A water-front boathouse provides an idyllic escape for homeowners in Orleans andwins McPhee Associates a Silver BRICC award for Excellence in Design and Construction.
McPhee Associates worked closely with the homeowners, who spend a great deal of time on the water, to create a new boathouse on their property. Located on Arey’s Pond, the boathouse provides direct access to Pleasant Bay and the...
A revamped roofline accommodates more opportunities to take in the view.
With copper gutters, extensive trim details, and an abundance of custom elements, this renovated home in Harwich Port is full of nautical charm. Yet the current owners felt that the original Cape design did not capitalize on the second-floor square-footage or take advantage of the home’s incredible harbor view. A renovation...
A luxurious new master suite overlooks an outdoor oasis.
After living in his East Dennis home for 15 years, custom home builder and president of McPhee Associates of Cape Cod, Rob McPhee felt it was time to expand the footprint. McPhee wanted another bedroom and believed adding a first-floor master suite would allow he and his wife to stay in their home long after they become empty-nesters....
Coin shortage? What coin shortage? Homeowners everywhere are loving the look of nickel gap wood treatments. While this type of cladding looks similar to shiplap, it’s a little different in that it uses tongue and groove boards that conceal nails for a smoother overall look. The gap between each board is consistent and, you guessed it, about the width of a nickel.
Construction by Costello Fine...
