How (and why!) to check home construction references
A new home, or a big remodeling project, is a big-ticket item. That's just today's reality. So it's a bit surprising that, when making the big…...
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Welcome spring! Celebrate with great outdoor spaces
New England has beautiful seasons, and none are more welcome than spring! We don't want to jinx it, but it seems like that time of year has fully…...
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Natick, Dover and Sherborn homes and architecture (Our Towns, post #1)
by Glenn M. Travis, Principal, GMT Home DesignFirst in a series.One of the great things about our job is that we drive and work all over New England,…...
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A design/build glossary for homeowners
by Glenn M. Travis, Founder, and Evan Travis, Director of Business Development for GMT Home DesignsWe say it a lot: Home construction or remodeling is…...
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Adding an ADU? Don’t overlook these costs!
by Glenn M. Travis, Principal, GMT Home DesignADUs (accessory dwelling units) can be an awesome way to add private space, whether for parents, older…...
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Things are looking up: 7 different types of ceiling
Ceilings can go unnoticed, but they can also help define a space, add a touch of class, and make a room feel bigger. (Or cozier, when that's the…...
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So, “what’s the next step” in our homebuilding project?
by Glenn M. Travis, Founder, GMT Home Designs A custom home, a big addition or major remodel – these are home projects that inevitably go…...
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First-floor primary suites
Our clients recently completed a project they'd dreamed of: the addition of a light-filled, first-floor primary bedroom suite. As we mentioned in…...
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Value Engineering in Design/Build: Getting the Most for Your Money
by Glenn M. Travis, Principal, GMT Home Design Before committing to a custom home build or a major renovation, every homeowner asks this vital…...
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Design/build - a crash course for homeowners
Updated May 2025.As the saying goes, you can hardly throw a rock without hitting a sign for 'design/build' construction.When you're thinking about…...
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GMT wins Gold Award from PRO New England
Ashland, MA, --- GMT Home Designs Inc., in Ashland MA, and build partner Wagner Development have been honored with the 2024 PRO Award in the…...
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How design/build contracts work (or should)
by Glenn M. Travis, Founder, GMT Home Designs. Last update May 2025.I recently came across an article that repeated an old criticism of the…...
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