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Are these Ticking Time Bombs in your Cape Cod Home?

Posted by REEF Cape Cod's Home Builder on Fri, Jan 24, 2014

Here at REEF we build houses to last for generations. With decades of experience with the Cape Cod climate, including hurricanes and blizzards, we know what our homes must withstand. We are constantly researching and employing advances in building materials and application technologies.


Still, Mother Nature takes her toll. Sun, wind, rain, sleet, snow…you name it, weather is constantly challenging your home. That’s OK. It is expected. But sometimes Homeowners aren’t aware, or just don’t pay attention to routine maintenance.


Here are 5 “Ticking Time Bombs” that affect every household on Cape Cod. Sometimes an ounce of prevention IS worth a pound of cure. Let us know if you need help with any of these common Homeowner challenges: (click the link below)

Are these Ticking Time Bombs in your Cape Cod Home?

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Are these Ticking Time Bombs in your Cape Cod Home?

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What's it like to build a home with REEF Builders?

Posted by REEF Cape Cod's Home Builder on Tue, Jan 21, 2014

So what’s it like to build a house on Cape Cod? You’ve found the perfect spot, and waited for a long time. Now the house of your dreams is designed around your desires, and built before your eyes.

Stressful? Anxious? Sleepless nights worrying about the outcome? What is the experience like?

This brief video tells all. Listen to Pat and Mary describe their experience working with REEF Builders on Cape Cod. See their beautiful home decorated for the holidays.

Life’s too short to trust your dream to a bad design/build company…

Harwich Homeowners describe their experience with REEF

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Harwich Homeowners describe their experience with REEF

 

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Must-Haves for your new Cape Cod Kitchen

Posted by REEF Cape Cod's Home Builder on Fri, Jan 17, 2014

The kitchen – the heart of your Cape Cod Home. Where family and friends gather.  When you’re designing your new or remodeled kitchen, you’ll want efficiency, comfort, and perhaps a touch of luxury.

Many of our Customers rely on us to ensure that their new kitchen design considers innovative products while maximizing space and utility. Here are some great “must-haves” to make sure your new space is functional, inviting, eco-friendly, and fun. Enjoy!

10 Must-haves for your luxury Cape Cod Kitchen

Cape Cod Kitchen

10 Must-haves for your luxury Cape Cod Kitchen

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Great ways to hide the TV in your Cape Cod Home

Posted by REEF Cape Cod's Home Builder on Wed, Jan 15, 2014

TV…Love it…Can’t live without it. For many it’s the primary news, entertainment and general relaxation provider. But must it be constantly in the room?

Many of our Customers have asked us to build cabinets and hide-a-ways for their TV’s. They don’t want the peaceful living area of their Cape Cod retreat to be dominated by a big, blank TV screen.

Here’s some really intriguing ways to tuck the TV away, and have it appear on demand. After all, it’s Cape Cod…beach, sand, and sun (not TV!).

Hide the TV in your Cape Cod Home

TV's Everywhere!

Hide the TV in your Cape Cod Home

 

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Great storage ideas for your Cape Cod Home

Posted by REEF Cape Cod's Home Builder on Fri, Jan 10, 2014

New Year, new leaf!  Ready to de-clutter? Here are some imaginative ideas to maximize existing spaces for all kinds of great storage. Everything from doggy dining drawers to ironing tables to wine to great bunk space for kids. Wonderful ways to store all your special stuff!

 

The New Year is always a great time to organize and de-clutter. Make the most of your Cape Cod home. These ideas will get you started!

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Great storage ideas for your Cape Cod Home

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Great storage ideas for your Cape Cod Home

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Great storage ideas for your Cape Cod Home

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First Night Cape Cod

Posted by REEF Cape Cod's Home Builder on Mon, Dec 30, 2013

2014 is HERE!   1st Night celebrations in Chatham, and now Sandwich, are a wonderful way to welcome the New Year. Dozens of entertainers and lots of fabulous food mark these alcohol-free, family friendly events. Bonfires, singing, dancing…the whole village seems to be alive.

Check out these links for more information, and to join the 1st Night Fun!

First Night Chatham Cape Cod

First Night Sandwich Cape Cod

 1st night Sandwich Cape Cod Video 

Chatham Cape Cod 1st Night Mumford print

First Night Chatham Cape Cod

First Night Sandwich Cape Cod

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Fresh ideas for your Cape Cod Home

Posted by REEF Cape Cod's Home Builder on Tue, Dec 17, 2013

You love your Cape Cod home…Ready for some fresh ideas?  Here are some really interesting and somewhat edgy ideas, from warped windows to chandeliers of row lights. I like the conversation seat that includes a tree…

Some of these new products may be a little “out there” for most of our Customers, but incorporating a new idea, or a little whimsy, into your home can be tons of fun. Please let us know if you’ve used some other different ideas in your home. We’d love to know.

Fresh Ideas for your Cape Cod Home

Cape Cod Tree Seat

Fresh Ideas for your Cape Cod Home

 

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Pantone's New Color for 2014 in your Cape Cod Home

Posted by REEF Cape Cod's Home Builder on Fri, Dec 13, 2013

A New Year brings...a new color! Pantone is the "authority on color", and a provider of color systems and leading technology for accurate communication of color. Each year they introduce their Color of the Year. 2014 brings a bit of a wild side...

Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, says, “An enchanting harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones, [it] inspires confidence and emanates great joy, love and health. It is a captivating purple, one that draws you in with its beguiling charm.”           Check it out...what do you think?

Pantone's New Color for 2014 in your Cape Cod Home 

Contemporary Living Room for Cape Cod Home

 Pantone's New Color for 2014 in your Cape Cod Home

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Green Home Improvements for your Cape Cod Home

Posted by REEF Cape Cod's Home Builder on Tue, Dec 10, 2013

With a greener home, you can save money with more efficient use of energy and water, live healthier and be more environmentally astute by using materials that are renewable and recyclable—without compromising quality, aesthetics, or budget. Here's some great ideas for your Cape Cod Home.

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Green Home Improvements for your Cape Cod Home

 

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Passive Energy Homes trending on Cape Cod

Posted by REEF Cape Cod's Home Builder on Wed, Dec 04, 2013

Energy efficiency is a component of every home we build. Some of our Customers are very interested in minimizing energy consumption. Frequently we incorporate a passive solar energy feature in the design. “Passive Houses” are gaining popularity: essentially buildings which use very little energy for heating and cooling, while providing a high level of comfort.

Europe is leading the charge in designing Passive Houses to harness natural energy for heating and cooling. The houses implement the latest in insulation technology, triple-glazed windows, balanced energy recovery ventilation and limiting thermal bridging. Here’s a concise and comprehensive introduction to incorporating passive energy efficiency into your next Cape Cod home.

Passive Energy Houses trending for future on Cape Cod

Passive Energy Design on Cape Cod

Passive Energy Houses trending for future on Cape Cod

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