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Tips and Tricks from a Builder: Heating and Cooling Systems

This blog is a continuation of previous blogs. We will discuss the insights, tips and tricks of how to build a home from Chris Legare, owner of Nautilus Construction, LLC. Today, we are talking about heating and cooling. Chris recently finished building his own home. He details here some of the choices he made for heating and cooling and why. “Our goal was to build an airtight, energy efficient home with healthy indoor air quality. There are many different approaches to achieve these things. First, you must consider your budget and how much of a priority quality heating and cooling…

Finished Basement

Basement remodels have been in high demand this year. Perhaps, after families spending so much time together during the pandemic everyone feels like they need more space. For this family that we are highlighting, they have grown children and grandchildren and were looking for more space to entertain extended family. The questions are often posed to us…so where do I start with a basement remodel? How can I make a finished basement a budget friendly investment? Chris Legare, owner of Nautilus Construction tackles some of these questions with expertise and experience. Legare says to start first with the foundation. Does…

What I Learned as a Builder Building My Own Home

Chris Legare is the owner of Nautilus Construction, LLC. He also, is the builder of his own new home in Kennebunk, Maine. What has he learned in the process of running a construction business while building his own home? The first thing he would say, is he has a lot of empathy and greater understanding for his clients. A tempestuous housing market, low supply and higher cost of building materials, and the decision fatigue of building a house are all things he can relate to on a more personal level. Building a new home allows homebuyers to often realize their…

Home Renovation

The Qwirk Family lives in Belmont, MA. They also have a home in Wells, Maine near Parsons Beach. The family was looking to expand their split level ranch home to accommodate family and friend gatherings. Nautilus construction added over 1,500 square feet in this home renovation. A spacious living room and open dining room connect to a beautifully designed white kitchen. The stand out piece on this floor was the 800 pound quartz slab that was used for the kitchen island. It took seven of the Nautilus Construction crew to get it in place. As you can see from the…

Tips and Tricks from a Builder: Heating and Cooling Systems

Finished Basement

What I Learned as a Builder Building My Own Home

Home Renovation

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