Given the fact that they are not making any more land here on Cape Cod, we are faced with the challenge of designing homes on very small lots. Most of our customers still want functional spaces, style, and all of the amenities of a large home, but in a smaller package. Here are some ideas for small spaces from This Old House that you might want to consider. http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/small-home-space Also our Cottage Collection has a lot of these features in traditionally-styled homes-Cottage Plans
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Given the green construction trends, and building codes requiring higher energy efficiency, many customers consider a complete heating system upgrade as part of a major renovation or remodeling project. The Energy Star program provides a lot of good information and tips to improve your existing system, without a substantial cost... Click here to find out more. http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=heat_cool.pr_hvac
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Most customers spend a lot of time and effort on getting their kitchen exactly right. But with the myriad of kitchen cabinets, countertops, plumbing fixtures and appliances on the market, the process can be overwhelming. We have found a team approach works best, coordinating the kitchen supplier, appliances sales team, and plumbing fixture supplier all together. Here is a link to the kitchen expert we rely on to make this happen. http://atlantickitchenandbath.com/
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Here are photos of a home we completed a few months ago in Harwich, MA. This house features stunning design, exceptional spaces, and REEF was proud to be a part of it!!!http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.326370830721725.97238.319857238039751&type=3&l=55509206ad
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Thinking about building a new home in Chatham, check out these photos of a recently completed project by REEFhttp://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.326363164055825.97235.319857238039751&type=3&l=6fff6610d7
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Many of our clients spend a lot of time with us designing a home that will have the aesthetic, functional and livability features that they have always wanted. However, seeing a house plan in two dimensions on a piece of paper is dramatically different than seeing it built. To help in this process, our team can provide detailed renderings of the interior and exterior of the home, to include a virtual interior view. Here are some plans we did recently for our customers so they can better visualize the finished product.
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We are always asked if green construction or green home improvements are worth it. Check out this return on investment chart from Green and Save.com
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So here is an update on our new home project in West Dennis. With the great weather over the last few weeks, we have really been able to make some nice progress. The siding crew was on site for the last 2 days and finished up this afternoon. What a difference, it is really starting to come together and look like a home! 
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Over the last several years, REEF has been asked to look into various "green" consruction materials, systems, and techniques. Often times, after intense research, consultation with experts, and a common sense assessment, we have found that although many of these products and concepts are innovative, environmentally responsible, and efficient, many of them are still unproven, and the ultimate decision comes down to cost and return on investment. See this article from Investopedia regarding assessing green residential construction http://www.investopedia.com/articles/mortgages-real-estate/10/green-home.asp#axzz1fC1HRKks
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Much of the work requested over the last several years has been for small, nicely detailed, and smartly-designed homes to replace family cottages in areas near many of Cape Cod's beaches. Zoning bylaws do allow cottage tear-downs in most towns, and you would be surprised what towns will allow to replace them. Often times customers come in with a desire to remodel or renovate an old cottage, but once they find out the poor condition of the structure, the cost to upgrade all mechanical systems, and the requirements of the structural and energy codes, the costs often times far surpass the costs of new construction. REEF has new home plans tailored for this scenario called our Cottage Collection (Click here to see our -Cottage Plans.) These plans are compact, efficient, and but stylish and offer a lot of flexibilty and they are a good starting point for many of our customers. Click below and contact us today to find out what we can do for you!!
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