Outstanding Houses
People get their homes remodeled in order to make a space their own. Sometimes something as simple as installing that Jacuzzi tub you’ve always wanted or building that home library you saw on Pinterest can make all the difference. But there are those out there that don’t believe that less is more. Some people take […]
Make the Most of your Backyard
A person’s home is their castle and it shouldn’t end with the walls of a house. Even on rainy days, a person should be able to look out into their yard and smile. With paver patios, which are made out of manufactured stone, this is a definite. Paver patios are preferred over wooden decks and […]
Peak Cleans Up Sandy’s Mess
A little over a year after Hurricane Irene swept through the Hudson Valley, leaving behind a trail of destruction, the area was struck by another powerful tropical storm, Hurricane Sandy. With wind gusts of up to 90mph, Sandy toppled power lines, flooded whole towns and was responsible for an estimated $18 billion dollars in economic […]
Peak Rebuilds
Spring is a time of transformation, of warm weather, flowers and allergies. It is also a time of giving, thanks to a non-profit organization called Rebuilding Together. Every year, on the last Saturday in April, the entire country takes part in National Rebuilding Day. Twenty years ago, this day was known as Christmas in April […]
Peak Battles Burst Pipes
The New Year brought with it an intense cold snap in the Hudson Valley that was tough on both residents and their homes. The harsh temperatures reached as low as 2 degrees below zero in early February, causing a rash of pipe breaks in the region that left houses flooded. The primary concern with water […]
Modernizing a Home While Restoring the Original Charm
The technology associated with home remodeling has created more opportunities than ever before for energy efficient, cost saving solutions that fit seamlessly into a home. While this might seem like a logical step for newer homes, people with older abodes shouldn’t hesitate to explore cutting edge options for upgrading. With the right approach, you can maintain an […]
American Dream Come True
Intro I’m Victor, I’m 20 years old and I come from the west of France, in Brittany. To complete my training in a building engineering school (Ecole Centrale de Nantes), and to improve my English, I carried out an internship of two months with Peak Construction. On the one hand this experience aimed to investigate […]
Planning a new project: for comfort or resale?
Depending on the circumstances, a homeowner may want to make a change to their home because of a growing family, to add a home office, or just to enhance “curb appeal” for resale purposes. If you are interested in recovering the costs, it’s important to know first whether it’s for comfort or resale. Consider Subjective […]
The Early Bird…Gets Their Project Done Earlier Than Usual
At this time of year, most people in the Northeast are planning their gardens and may have already started seedlings in their house. But if you were thinking about starting a new building or construction project this year – the time to get a jump start on that is now. This year’s mild winter has […]