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Home Decorating Resources


The following list of trusted resources can help you with your home projects. All are fully insured, and licensed where required. They will never try to sell you something that is not right for your situation. Some have a wider service area than others, but do give them a call and ask if they will come to you. Be sure to tell them Done in a Day Decorating recommended them!


Recommended Home Addition Contractors

Mercer Home Solutions
 Northboro, MA 508-331-3576

Mercer Home Solutions remodels kitchens, baths, basements, decks, and interiors. Founder Mark Mercer has more than 25 years of experience in remodeling and woodworking, and has built a reputation for fine quality craftsmanship and for caring about and listening to his clients. As a full-service remodeling company, he provides general contracting services using an extensive network of skilled architects and specialized tradespeople who share his high standards and project loyalty. I can say from first hand experience that he leaves homeowners astounded at his creativity and attention to detail. Visit his website for a sample of his work mercerhomesolutions.com


Recommended Custom Furnishings Resources

60nobscot
Sudbury MA 978-440-8066

“60nobscot” showcases custom furniture, original art, antiques, and handcrafted home accessories at the Historic Mahoney Farm in Sudbury. A unique group of artisans under the unifying themes that everything is of the highest quality craftsmanship, and most importantly, is meant to be used and enjoyed in the home.

Earthly Treasures
Bristol NH  800-480-8380

If you are ever in the lakes region of New Hampshire, go visit Elaine and Victor MacAdam's Earthly Treasures shop in Bristol. Earthly Treasures has a great collection of nature inspired, American trade, home and garden accessories and furniture. In their showroom you will find over 300 American Artisans and something for all tastes, price ranges and every area of the home!

If it's wrought iron you are looking for, Earthly Treasures has a great collection of home furnishings in wrought iron that is created on site. Iron Horse Metal Works with artist/blacksmith, Victor MacAdam, creates lamps, tables, beds, candle holders, etc. Custom Iron work is available.

Antiques & More
Marlborough, MA 508-485-9669

Irene Mullen and her husband Bob Hogan have been in the antique business on Rt. 20 in Marlborough for over ten years. They offer 2,500 square feet of antiques, collectibles, gifts, home decor items, and furniture. I find their prices fair, and am impressed by the fact that their price tags point out imperfections so that you have full information before you buy. I love shopping at Antiques & More, even just for the relaxation of browsing and chatting with Irene. Stop in when you get a chance!

The Purple Rose
Northboro, MA 508-393-8882

At The Purple Rose on Rt. 20 in Northboro, you will find everything from fabulous linens and bedding to furniture, decorative chandeliers and lighting. Whether you’re decorating style is French country, shabby chic or country cottage you will find something that will accent your home and comfort you while you nest there.


Recommended Residential Electrical Contractors

Strategic Innovative Services, SIS Inc.
Marlborough MA 781-727-3855

Owner, and Master Electrician, Dennis Maroney is licensed in MA, ME, NH, RI, & VT. He enjoys all electrical projects from home to commercial, and small to large.


Recommended Furniture Refinishing

New England Refinishing
Hudson MA 978-562-3397

New England Refinishing provides high-end finishing and refinishing services to residential clients. They refinish fine furniture, heirlooms, antiques, and custom furniture, and offer complete finishing/refinishing of kitchens, dens, libraries, etc.


Recommended Residential Handyman Services

Ferris Handyman Service, LLC
Marlborough MA 617-733-6316

Fred Ferris is your one stop shop for your fix-it needs. He provides free consultations and estimates and delivers guaranteed work. If you have a screen door that is ripped, a faucet that leaks, or a window that sticks, he can help. There’s no job too small for him so call him to get rid of your “to do list” today!


Recommended Hardwood Flooring Resources

Kevin Ross Floor Works
Boston MA 617-306-9292

Kevin Ross is a talented artisan with wood flooring. He installs new pre-finished or unfinished flooring, and also refinishes existing flooring. But, the best thing about Kevin is that he can work with unique woods, design unique patterns, and match just about any stain on current flooring, mantles, or furniture.


Recommended HVAC Resources

CPS Heating and Cooling
Marlborough MA 866-277-4822

CPS provides high quality service, installations and products, through carefully chosen and friendly personnel. CPS employees are background checked and routinely drug tested. Once on board, its technicians receive ongoing training in order to remain aware of new equipment repair procedures and ever changing manufacturer specifications. CPS believes in long-term customer relationships and its pricing reflects that. And, on top of all of this, they will come on time and wear shoe protectors whenever they are in your home.


Recommended Home Cleaning Services

Patriot Home and Carpet Cleaning
Marlborough MA 978-562-6535

This is the company for all of your home cleaning needs. Patriot Home Cleaning can provide weekly, bi-weekly or special occasion service, and they do windows too! They also have a professionally-certified carpet and upholstery cleaning service. Their staff is bonded, and gives dependable service. Call them for a free in-home estimate.


Recommended Home Appliance Centers

Belcher's Appliance Center
Framingham, MA 508-626-2321

Belcher's Appliance Center stocks a comprehensive selection of major home appliances. I have shopped exclusively at Belcher's for my appliance needs for over 30 years. Belcher's staff is always friendly and very knowledgeable, their prices are competitive, and they deliver when they say they will, often times the next day! They service most major brands and install what they sell. I know they won’t go running when something goes wrong, which is something I value.


Home Entertainment and Smart Home Systems

simpleHome

Westboro, MA 508-616-0952

I love simpleHome’s tag line “easy. fun. The way home entertainment should be.” Just how many remotes do you have? simpleHome was founded in 2004 to provide homeowners with state-of the-art “smart home” and home entertainment products and services. They provide their clients with easy access to automated tools; peace of mind for primary and vacation homes; security and surveillance of the home and property; and safety for children and pets. Since this field is ever changing, clients can be comforted by the fact that simpleHome maintains a high standard of product, service and support training, expertise and innovation. Believe me, they can keep you on the cutting edge!


Recommended Home Inspectors

Capstone Home Inspections
Marlborough MA 508-481-2764

Capstone Home Inspections, led by Rick Robinson, has over twenty years experience in residential construction, remodeling, repairs, and inspections. Whether you are buying or selling your home, Capstone Home Inspections is a dependable, and qualified company you can trust for an honest inspection that will never needlessly scare you to show you how much they know. Some people even call Rick to learn about what has happened to their home since they purchased it decades ago!


Landscapers

New Leaf, LLC
Natick MA 617-699-8201'

Owner Cheryl Miller’s landscape design services can be as simple as a consultation to give you ideas, or as complex as a completely new landscape design for your property. New Leaf will manage the installation of the design for you too. Ask to see her portfolio … you will be amazed at what she can do. One of her clients asked her to design a landscape that will make people stop and look when they drive by! And that she did!


Recommended Residential Painters

Wall Cover Specialist
Ashland MA 508-881-5498

If you’re looking for a paperhanger with the training and professional experience to do the job perfectly, call Joop Plaggenborg of Wall Cover Specialist. Joop was trained in his native Holland, where becoming a professional paperhanger means studying and taking exams, and if you’re good enough, becoming an apprentice before you become a master paperhanger. The entire process takes seven years. Joop, who has operated his business in Metro West since 1987, will do just about any size job. His prices might be slightly higher than those of other paperhangers, but his customers know the money they pay is going for meticulous, professional work.

MH Paintworks
Marlborough MA 508-726-9032

MH Paintworks, owned by Mike Hutchins, is a full-service painting and wallpapering contractor for residential clients. Quality workmanship and service is their priority, and neatness and professionalism is their standard. MH Paintworks has several crews, and usually can begin new jobs in a few days! Call Mike for a free estimate.

Painting Project
Marlborough MA 781-844-2557

Painting Project’s team of painting professionals has been providing complete residential painting projects to homeowners and builders for over ten years. Let their experienced team of professional painters provide you with the piece of mind that comes with hiring professionals who care about your home and know how to make it look its best. Call Marcio Mombrini for a free estimate.

Melanie Harvey Wallpapering and Painting
Natick MA 589-395-7007

Melanie also creates upholstered walls for focal walls or home theater rooms! She is an expert at what she does and has worked in my own home.


Recommended Residential Plumbers

American Bath Works, Inc.
508-393-3331

Owner and master plumber Stephen Dennis especially loves to build beautiful bathrooms. He is qualified to do complete bathroom renovations, doing all the work, except the electrical, himself. Steve renovated my own master bath, and I love it!

Stephen Pacific Plumbing and Heating
Marlborough MA 508-735-7104

Stephen is a dependable, honest, master plumber who provides superior customer service. He brings over 15 years experience in both residential and commercial projects.


Recommended Residential Realtors

William Raveis Real Estate – Anne Hollows
Sudbury, MA 978-759-0273

Anne Hollows, of William Raveis Real Estate in Sudbury, always puts her clients first. This means keeping herself accessible, being a good listener as well as a good communicator, and responding quickly to her client's needs. She knows that doing the best for her clients requires integrity, in-depth community and market knowledge, marketing savvy, effective negotiation skills and a high-quality professional network. As part of a list of services most realtors do not provide when listing a home, Anne offers free staging services by Done in a Day Decorating.

Distinctive Realty – Pamela Wellen
Marlborough, MA 508-303-3434

Pamela Wellen owns Distinctive Realty, the number one company with listings in Marlborough. Distinctive Realty strives to be a recognized leader in the real estate industry and be a provider of superior service in the Marlborough, Hudson, Southborough and Metro West areas of MA. Their motto: "One Specialty: Extraordinary Service".


 
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