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Better Business Bureau in Eastern MA, ME, RI & VT •

Craft and community: Behind the Business with Laurie’s Certified Construction, LLC in Colchester, VT

Laurie Goldsmith and her husband of 28 years operate Laurie's Certified Construction in Colchester, VT. With over four decades of experience, Goldsmith shared that her company offers a broad spectrum of construction services and aims to provide personalized and detail-oriented service.

The entrepreneur elaborated on the types of projects her company takes on. “We build additions, and we remodel kitchens, bathrooms, and basements, and add on apartments and bedrooms and stuff like that. So, we pr
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Continuing a roofing legacy: Behind the Business with DeCarney Roofing in Beverly, MA

Decarney Roofing is a local business out of Beverly, MA that services the North Shore with a commitment to excellent customer service. Third-generation roofer Mario DeCarney began his entrepreneurial journey in 2017 after working for years with his father.

“I started roofing because my father owned a roofing company, and my grandfather also owned a roofing company. I started working with my dad pretty much every day after school and then eventually started my own company,” recalled Mario when a
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Condo and rental property management: Behind the Business with Skyline Realty in Medford, MA

Skyline Realty in Medford, MA, is a real estate firm that has thrived in the Boston area for over two decades. Alex Haidar’s journey into real estate began right after college. At first, he honed his skills at another real estate company. Then in 1999, he and two partners opened their firm in a modest 150-square-foot office in downtown Boston. The business partners started off leasing rental homes and selling properties. “Then we moved into condo conversions and property management,” Haidar said
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The realtor role for this mother-son team: Behind the Business with Anderson Real Estate Group in Smithfield, RI.

The realtor role for this mother-son team

Eric Anderson and his mother, Pam Anderson, own Anderson Real Estate Group at HomeSmart Professional Real Estate in Smithfield, RI. “My mom has been in the business for over 40 years and was a nurse before that. She’s licensed in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Over 20 years ago, I started working with her, and I’m licensed in Rhode Island. In addition to residential sales, we do commercial, land, and subdivisions. We encompass a huge amount of specialt
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Prepping homes for sale: Behind the Business with Anderson Property Resources in Smithfield, RI

Eric Anderson, the owner of Anderson Property Resources in Smithfield, RI, took a unique path to become a general contractor. The idea to open a construction business came to him while working in real estate, and today, Anderson runs two companies. He co-owns Anderson Real Estate Group at HomeSmart Professional Real Estate in Smithfield, RI—a BBB Member Accredited Business.

While working in real estate, Anderson served many retirees who were downsizing and moving into retirement communities or
Better Business Bureau in Eastern MA, ME, RI & VT •

Condo and rental property management: Behind the Business with Skyline Realty in Medford, MA

Skyline Realty in Medford, MA, is a real estate firm that has thrived in the Boston area for over two decades. Alex Haidar’s journey into real estate began right after college. At first, he honed his skills at another real estate company. Then in 1999, he and two partners opened their firm in a modest 150-square-foot office in downtown Boston. The business partners started off leasing rental homes and selling properties. “Then we moved into condo conversions and property management,” Haidar said
Better Business Bureau in Eastern MA, ME, RI & VT •

Remodels, renovations and restorations: Behind the Business with Pratt Builders, LLC in Gorham, ME

In the charming state of Maine, where pristine landscapes and a sense of community thrive, Pratt Builders, LLC brings craftsmanship and dedication to the home-building trade. Carpenter Christian Pratt founded the business in 2013 in Gorham, ME. In this article, Pratt discusses the evolution of his company from when he started over ten years ago to where his business is today.

Pratt's journey into the world of carpentry was destined from the start. Coming from a family of carpenters on both side
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Creating Pleasing Landscapes with Trees: Behind the Business with Schwartz Tree Care in Cranston, Rhode Island

David Schwartz, owner of Schwartz Tree Care in Cranston, RI, has been a practicing arborist for over 50 years, but it didn’t start that way. David was a psychology major at Post College in New York, but he took a class that, in his words, “drove him to start climbing trees” instead.

“After college, I needed something that put me in touch with nature,” Schwartz explained. “With tree climbing and being immersed in nature, there is no sense of time, no rush. You have to stay in the moment and be f
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Craftsmanship at its finest: Behind the Business with Backus Remodeling, LLC in Waitsfield, VT

Richard Backus, owner of Backus Remodeling in Waitsfield, VT, studied woodworking in high school, and he’s brought his meticulous attention to detail to every job he has had since. “I took six years of woodworking in high school, including construction, tech, mechanical drawing. I built furniture. Then, in the early 70s, there wasn't a lot out there after I graduated. I did get a job as a carpenter, but it was a fairly short economy at that time. So, I ended up getting into excavation for a few
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An artist of small repairs: Behind the Business with Plaster Perfection in Warwick, RI

Harold Greco Jr./Plaster Perfection in Warwick, RI is a contracting business specializing in ceiling and wall repair and interior painting, including insurance-claim repairs. Owner Harold Greco Jr. has been running the third-generation company for over 40 years. “My father’s father started it back in the forties. We do all plaster restoration work, renovations, water damage, fire damage. We get into a house, and we hide all the negativity,” Harold Greco Jr. said.

When the interior repair and pa
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Building Stowe: Behind the Business with Sisler Builders Inc. in Stowe, VT

Steve Sisler has owned Sisler Builders Inc. in Stowe, VT for 39 years, and his passion for building began when he was a child and lived in Ithaca, NY. “I started doing woodworking projects with my father at six or seven. He was a college professor and an amateur woodworker. He also happened to be blind. So, I was his eyes on the project. He had a great imagination and an interest in a lot of things. So, we started doing stuff together at that young age and continued in high school. We renovated
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Critical house details: Behind the Business with RI Real Estate Inspection Services in Warwick, RI

Critical house details: Behind the Business with RI Real Estate Inspection Services in Warwick, RI

Certified Master Home Inspector (CMI) Allen Potter owns RI Real Estate Inspection Services in Warwick, RI. Before starting his business, Allen worked full-time in the construction industry and was a licensed real estate agent, and belonged to the National Association of Realtors. “I've been involved in real estate and property management in all aspects of real estate since 1979,” Allen said.

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Helping homeowners go green: Behind the Business with Evergreen Solar in Pawtucket, RI

Brian Fabiano is the CEO of Evergreen Solar in Pawtucket, RI. The company serves homeowners in Rhode Island and Massachusetts and will service Connecticut. Fabiano and his brother started the solar panel business in 2019, and Brian Fabiano shared the backstory of why they went into the business.

“I'm partners with my brother, and he and I worked together in the past. I was in the home security industry, and there are a lot of similarities between how the solar and home security industries sell
Artisan Joy •

How Home and Family Inspired This Designer to Create Artful, Heirloom-Quality Furnishings

After Natalie and Julian Dion bought their first home, they needed to furnish it—but the couple spent all their savings on a down payment. So what would they do in a few weeks when they were hosting family for Christmas? Julian was a carpenter and designer. Natalie had a knack for home décor design, so they combined their resources to create their dream dining room table using remnants from Julian’s past projects.

Not long after creating that first table, Natalie caught the creative entrepreneu
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A business built on teamwork: Behind the Business with Seaberg Construction in Johnston, RI

Before they became business partners, Jonathan Rezendes and Adam Seaberg owned separate construction businesses in Rhode Island. Rezendes shared how he and Seaberg became co-owners of Seaberg Construction in Johnston, RI.

“I had started in the construction industry as a teenager cleaning up job sites and such with a friend of my family that owned a construction company. We worked together through school breaks and summers until I completed high school, and then I became a full-time employee of
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Architect specializes in single-family homes: Behind the Business with MASS Architect in Milton, MA

Architect Nicholas Paolucci owns MASS Architect, LLC in Milton, MA. The Rhode Island native moved to Boston shortly after graduating from Auburn University in 2010. “I'm in between Boston and Rhode Island, where my family lives. I always loved Boston, so moving here for work was the dream,” Paolucci said.

The architect shared how he started his business. “I was working for another architect in Boston, and it was just him and me, so I learned a lot. I went to all the meetings and did all the dra
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“Treat customers like you want to be treated” is this business owner’s motto: Behind the Business with C&J Construction and Roofing in North Providence, RI

“Treat customers like you want to be treated” is this business owner’s motto

C&J Construction and Roofing in North Providence, RI, specializes in roofing, gutters, and skylights. Business owner Christopher Jackson shared how he started his business. “I've been a roofer for over 20 years. Before opening C&J Construction and Roofing, I worked for another roofing company, and after several years, I decided to give it a shot myself. My priority was to give customers a good service and deliver a goo
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Providing customers with top-notch service and roofing experience: Behind the Business with Bucci Roofing, LLC in North Scituate, RI

Providing customers with top-notch service and roofing experience: Behind the Business with Bucci Roofing, LLC in North Scituate, RI

Eric Bucci founded Bucci Roofing, LLC in North Scituate, RI. He started the business in 2016, and today he has over 20 years of experience in the industry. Before launching his company, Bucci worked for another contractor, selling sunrooms and conservatories, roofing, vinyl siding, and replacement windows. Then, a family situation prompted him to rethink things.
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Helping homeowners facing foreclosure and more: Behind the Business with Dreamwood Home Solutions in Richmond, RI

Dawn Sirois and Steve Martin have always worked in fields where they helped others. Before she retired, Sirois worked in healthcare as a CNA and activities director at a nursing and rehabilitation center. Martin served in the military for 25 years and is currently a firefighter. So when the coronavirus pandemic hit, they felt compelled to help their community.

The partners began brainstorming ways to offer support. Soon they realized that many people could not afford their mortgage payments and
Planted Places •

A Busy Mom Learns How to Container Garden with Planted Places

I am a mom of two who tries to eat healthily, but I'm an everything-in-moderation kind of gal. I cook, bake treats and make my own ice cream. I believe that food grown without pesticides is better for my family, but the produce I buy isn't always organic. Sometimes organic options aren't available, or the price is much higher than the conventionally grown option—again, everything in moderation.

My family and I live in New England. We have a couple of raised-bed gardens in our backyard, and the
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