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 Design. Updated April 2026.ADUs (accessory dwelling units) can be an awesome way to add private space, whether…...
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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 DesignBefore 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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Massachusetts towns are voting on the “opt-in” “stretch code” for energy efficiency
On May 1 at the Ashland Spring Town Meeting the Select Board, Sustainability Committee and Energize Ashland are asking Town Meeting to adopt the…...
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Where to find home design inspiration and ideas
by Glenn M. Travis, Founder, GMT Home DesignsThis article was first published in RENEW, our email newsletter for New England homeowners. If you…...
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2024 Best of Houzz Awards to GMT Home Designs Inc.
For the eighth consecutive year, GMT Home Designs has been awarded “Best Of Houzz” for Design and Service. The annual Best of Houzz…...
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