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Remodeling guides

Straight answers on cost, materials and planning for kitchens, bathrooms, additions and decks in Greater Boston.

Kitchen Island Guide: Size, Seating and Clearances

How much room a kitchen island needs: 42 to 48 inches of aisle, 24 inches per seat and the knee space for counter or bar height, per NKBA guidelines.

Deck built by RFS Builders in Greater Boston

Deck Building

Composite Deck vs. Wood Deck: Cost and Upkeep in Greater Boston

A 16x20 composite deck averaged $25,806 in Boston in 2025, against $20,594 for pressure-treated wood. What the gap buys you in upkeep and resale.

Kitchen Remodeling

Kitchen Remodel Cost in the Boston Area: Minor vs. Major

A minor kitchen remodel averaged $28,991 in Boston in 2025 and a major midrange one $84,331. What each includes, plus how countertops change the budget.

Bathroom Remodeling

How Much Does a Bathroom Remodel Cost in the Boston Area?

A midrange bathroom remodel averaged $27,681 in Boston in 2025 and an upscale one $84,165. What each level includes and what moves the price.

Small bathroom with walk-in shower remodeled by RFS Builders

Bathroom Remodeling

Small Bathroom Remodel Ideas That Make the Most of the Space

Ideas for a small bathroom remodel: tub-to-shower conversions, storage in the wall, lighter layouts and what a 5x7 bath cost in Boston in 2025.

Home Additions & Renovations

What Does a Bathroom Addition Cost in the Boston Area?

A midrange 6x8 bathroom addition averaged $64,220 in Boston in 2025 and an upscale 100 sq ft primary bath $116,910. What drives the cost of adding space.