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How to Know It Will Be Approved, Done Right, and Still Work for the Future For many families, an ADU feels like the right solution. It keeps parents close without sacrificing independence. It allows growing families to stay in neighborhoods they love. It creates flexibility without forcing a move in a tough housing market. But once the idea becomes real, the questions start to surface. How do we know this will actually be approved? Are we doing this the right way? What if our

For homeowners planning a renovation or addition, concerns about mess and disruption are often just as important as design and finishes. Dust traveling beyond the work area. Personal belongings exposed. A project that slowly spills into parts of the home that were never meant to be affected. These concerns are reasonable, especially for families who continue living in their homes during construction. Managing disruption well isn’t about promising a perfectly clean jobsite. It

Most homeowners begin a renovation or addition thinking about the end result. More space. Better flow. A home that finally works the way it should. What they rarely anticipate is how much the experience itself matters. The communication . The clarity. The feeling of being informed rather than guessing. When projects go sideways, it’s rarely because homeowners chose the wrong tile or layout. It’s because the process lacked transparency, accountability, or alignment. At HALCO,

Join us in celebrating 80 years of Halco by visiting our design build showroom on Broadway in Malden and experiencing firsthand what sets a third-generation family business apart. Whether you’re planning a full renovation or just gathering inspiration, our team is ready to collaborate with you and bring your vision to life. This year marks a remarkable milestone for Halco— 80 years of family-owned and operated excellence in the remodeling and construction industry . Since op

The holidays are a time for joy, connection, and celebration, but if your kitchen isn’t working for you, they can also be a source of stress and frustration. No more squeezing oversized platters into tiny cabinets. No more prepping meals on limited counter space. No more struggling to wash large pots in a sink that’s just too small. If this sounds familiar, let this season be the turning point. Hosting should feel joyful—not like a juggling act in a space that doesn’t support

Explore our new private label cabinet line; the Halco Signature Series.

It usually starts with something small. A drawer that sticks. A faucet that’s been “just fine” for years. Maybe it’s one too many dinners cooked on outdated countertops, or the realization—somewhere between the morning rush and your third cup of coffee—that your kitchen just doesn’t work for your life anymore.

If you bought your home before 2020, chances are you're sitting on a low-interest mortgage and a whole lot of equity. In Lynnfield, where property values have surged over the past five years, that equity isn’t just sitting pretty—it’s a tool.