At some point, all homes need a little updating. Sometimes a new kitchen is in order, other times a new coat of paint will suffice. If you find yourself in the latter position, we’ve got some tips on making any room look its best. Prep the room – Be sure to protect the room’s contents…
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In Austin’s Bull Creek district, this charming home needed to grow to accommodate a growing family. To add much needed square footage, Chris Allen at Some Assembly Required drafted plans to enclose the existing garage – add a detached one on the side of the house, and build a large screened-in porch in the rear. …
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Early last year we broke ground on a new project downtown – the Parkside Austin residences. The brainchild of Alterstudio Architects, this modern trio of custom homes reached completion last month. We are thrilled beyond words at the finished product. Take a look at the project photos in our portfolio, you won’t be disappointed. https://www.rishermartin.com/portfolio/parkside-modern/
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At this year’s International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) hosted their annual Best in American Living Awards. RisherMartin was named a winner in the Best Commercial Remodel category for our Rosedale Office. The renovation of this historic home was a true labor of love and we’re proud to…
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The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) just announced the winners of this year’s Contractor of the Year (CotY) awards. RisherMartin’s headquarters in Rosedale was named Best Commercial Interior with Green Project Recognition. We couldn’t be more proud and we appreciate this recognition from our industry. Be sure to check out photos of the…
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Last week, the folks at Houzz.com, the social media site dedicated to home improvement & design, released their “Best Of Houzz” Winners for 2013. RisherMartin’s Travis Heights Shotgun won in the Design category – meaning it was among the most popular projects on the site, ranked by the activity of Houzz’s millions of online members. We…
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January marks the start of a new year and we are excited to welcome a new team member to the RisherMartin family. Michael Hutchison, our Estimating & Purchasing Manager, is here and he’s hit the ground running! Michael brings years of diverse construction experience with him and and we’re all excited to see what the…
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This month’s Architect Spotlight features Austin architect Rick O’Donnell. Rick O’Donnell Architect is a full service award-winning residential and commercial architectural firm founded in 1997. The firm includes Rick O’Donnell, its principal, and his wife Kim O’Donnell, who handles the office management and administrative duties. Rick is a University of Texas graduate and a registered…
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The December issue of Qualified Remodeler magazine featured an article by Jeremy Martin detailing our company’s transition from traditional desktop software to a completely cloud-based system. Our journey into the cloud allowed us access to up-to-date information almost instantaneously. The ability to access current information anywhere, at any time, provided increased productivity company wide. To…
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Every year, Remodeling Magazine publishes a list of the largest remodeling and home improvement companies in the country. The August issue unveiled this years qualifying organizations and RisherMartin made the cut! We’re thrilled to have qualified in just our second year in operation and we look forward making our way up the list as we continue…
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DuPont’s Tyvek Weatherization Systems provide crucial protection for homes against air and water infiltration. This critical layer in your home’s thermal envelope keeps moisture out, energy loss in check, and electric bills manageable. The RisherMartin team completed the Tyvek Systems Certification this summer and is bringing the knowledge gained through this in-depth process to every…
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When was your last Houzz tour? RisherMartin’s Travis Heights Shotgun was recently featured on Houzz.com. If you aren’t on Houzz yet – you’re missing out. Houzz is a forum for millions of people sharing the ideas that inspire them. It’s a space for a new kind of dialogue between builders, architects, designers and homeowners –…
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