Color Trends for 2021 Released
Benjamin Moore's Color of the Year 2021
20 Oct 2020 | Tags :Benjamin Moore paint, Benjamin Moore color of the year 2021, Murphy Bros. Paint & Fine Finishes, Aegean Teal
And it's not Grey! Yippi! Every year a handful of elite New York influencers get together around a magnum of Champaign and select the next “color of the year”, or so we’re told, which we image probably goes something like this…“Margo, my dear, what
48% of homeowners choose the wrong remodeler.
Here's how to improve your odds.
12 Oct 2020 | Tags :Client satisfaction survey, Choosing a remodeler
What is more important than client satisfaction? Nothing of course. However, if that is true, then why did a recent Pro Remodeler Magazine national survey show that a whopping 48% of homeowners would not recommend their remodeler to anyone? We assu
Sky Rocketing Lumber Prices Affect Remodeling
Why did this happen and could it affect your remodel?
Source: The National Association of Homebuilders, Chicago Mercantile Exchange commodities index) Lumber Prices Up 80% Since April 2020. What?!!! It's no joke folks. According to the NAHB, National Association of Home Builders, an unintended an
New Operations VP to Join Murphy Bros. Team
And yes, his last name is Murphy.
21 Aug 2020 | Tags :New VP of Operations at Murphy Bros., Ben Murphy
"I am happy to announce that my oldest son, Ben Murphy, has made the decision to join the family business as the VP of Operations at Murphy Bros.," said owner John Murphy today. In his new role at Murphy Bros., Ben will be responsible for managing PM’s,
Your Home is More Than a Sanctuary. Now it is EVERYTHING.
If only your home was actually built for “everything.”
18 Aug 2020 | Tags :Home office remodeling, Distance learning environment, working from home
Home sweet home. It’s always been a sanctuary, but after months of Covid-19 work from home lock down, it's way more than just that. It's also an office, a studio, a classroom, a cafeteria, a gym, a park, a barbershop, and a spa. It’s suddenly a whole cit
New Designs from Cambria!
Our friends at Cambria have done it again!
14 more designs to choose from! As designers we can’t have enough choices, so this is good news for us. However, we understand homeowners are easily overwhelmed in the selection process be it surfaces, hardware, or illumination—like one more row of
Caring for Mom & Dad in Pandemic Times
Do we bring them home to live with us or keep them safe in their facility?
01 Jul 2020 | Tags :Remodeling and aging, Extended family remodeling, Multi-generational living, additions, mother-in-law apartment
You might think this is an odd blog for a remodeling company, but not really. Although we’re not in health care, we are all about making people’s lives better by remodeling homes to be more beautiful and functional.
Fighting “Zoom” Fatigue
Tired of the daily videoconference meeting? Join the club!
28 May 2020 | Tags :Zoom fatigue, virtual meetings, Virtual Consulting, online consulting
Zoom Fatigue is Real Most of us have had more meetings in the past three months than we have had in the last 3 years. That alone will make you tired and irritable. But there are some actual psychological reasons why video conferencing from home tak
An Update on Rebuilding Efforts & Remodeling During This Pandemic
This is a personal message from the owner John Murphy for May of 2020
04 May 2020 | Tags :Covid-19, Rebuilding Murphy Bros. Design Build Remodel, Essential Services, Virtual Consulting
John Murphy shares his optimism and progress in regards to both the rebuilding of the Blaine offices which burned down last May and the continued efforts to serve clients and those making inquiries about remodeling during this pandemic.
New Spring Ceramic Tile Collection
Here's a new bold look to consider in your next remodel
The second most popular project type at Murphy Bros. is the residential bathroom. Be sure to check out our before & after project gallery and let us know if you would like to arrange for a custom virtual online consult with one of our design experts.
