Maureen from Portsmouth describes her whole condo remodel project.
Melanie Merz
June 16, 2020
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5 Steps to Take the Mystery Out Of Hiring A Contractor
Melanie Merz
March 9, 2020
If you are a homeowner with a renovation project in mind, you may be hesitant to put your plan into action because you don’t know how to get started. Here are steps you can take and a list of must have qualities to look for in a contractor. Step One: Research what your project will cost using resources like the
Project Spotlight: Portsmouth Condo Remodel
Melanie Merz
March 9, 2020
We recently completed a project in a six story brick building in the heart of downtown Portsmouth, NH. The building was originally built in 1918 and today it operates as individual condominiums. One condo owner was looking to transform her home into a modern updated living space. She chose Great Northern Builders as her contractor, entrusting that we could manage
Basement Remodel – Project Spotlight
Melanie Merz
September 25, 2019
Basement remodel projects are one of the best investments a homeowner can make. A basement remodel can give you a lot of additional space and use from your home simply by finishing this space. In the past 12 months Great Northern Builders has seen an uptick in interest in basement remodel projects. This makes a lot of sense financially based
Team Spotlight – Project Manager Scott Buchanan
Maya Srinivasan
January 21, 2019
Scott Buchanan, Project Manager for Great Northern, and a New England native, joined our team in 2010. Scott is a talented and creative craftsman who takes a great deal of pride in his work. With a degree in Architectural Engineering Technology and a decade of experience in home renovation, he has both the skills and knowledge to handle just about
Salvaging & Rebuilding: The Keepsake Shed
Melanie Merz
December 20, 2018
It’s autumn in Maine and the days are getting shorter, but Great Northern Builders are still working long days. We are currently building a barn for a long-time customer of ours, and at her request we’ve taken on a small side project while we are on site. In the back corner of her property sits an old shed- sagging into
Interview with NAHB Home Remodeler of the Month
Maya Srinivasan
March 15, 2016
Maya Bogh, president and owner, CGR, and Len Bogh, owner and carpenter, CAPS Great Northern Builders Inc., South Berwick, Maine, greatnorthernbuilders.info Year founded: 2002 Number of employees: 6 Who started your company? My husband started Great Northern Builders Inc. It was originally called Great Northern Carpentry. When & how did you choose this career? I didn’t. It chose me. I