Charlie Allen Renovations, Inc.

How to remove a popcorn ceiling? Mark's latest advice in the The Boston Globe Ask the Remodeler column.

Ask the Remodeler: Cover — don’t remove — those popcorn ceilings - The Boston Globe Plus, how to prevent chipping and stains on bluestone stairs. Send your home improvement questions to [email protected].

Thanks to Kitchen & Bath Business for featuring our recent renovation of a cook's kitchen in a 1927 English Country Tudor home in Wi******er.

A Cook's Kitchen and a Family Pantry In a century-old home, a new, strategically designed pantry funnels foot traffic away from a bustling cook's kitchen.

Congrats to CAR's Mark Philben, among those recognized by the National Association of Real Estate Editors this week for his contributions to the Boston Globe's Address section.

Timely advice regarding deck-staining, and a mysterious cracked window, in Mark's latest The Boston Globe "Ask the Remodeler" column.

Ask the Remodeler: What kind of stain should I use on my pressure-treated deck? - The Boston Globe Plus, this window got a small crack, and then it became a big problem. Send your home improvement questions to [email protected].

The renovation of this home added several outdoor gathering spaces, including a roof deck and another seating area next to the kitchen.

Should you wallpaper a bathroom? Mark's thoughts in the latest Boston Globe "Ask the Remodeler" column.

Ask the Remodeler: Should you put up wallpaper in a bathroom? - The Boston Globe Plus, how to handle a tree-root invasion in your sewer pipe. Send your questions to [email protected].

Tall pantry cabinets keep things neat and organized in this remodeled cook's kitchen.

Controlling leaks through a basement door and Mark's response to a reader's comments regarding attic insulation in this week's Boston Globe "Ask the Remodeler" column.

Ask the Remodeler: Switch to fiberglass door to stop basement flooding - The Boston Globe Plus, readers weigh in on drafty attics. Send questions to [email protected]..

We are thrilled to share that Charlie Allen Renovations and our project partners Traverse Architects won the Gold Award in the Residential Exterior category at the PRO New England 2024 PRO Awards last night!

Come on in! New entry and portico for our Wi******er clients.

CAR's Mark Philben offers more home maintenance advice to Boston Globe readers. If you or someone you know has questions, you can always reach out to us directly - or email the Globe at [email protected].

Ask the Remodeler: Their cast-iron pipes are cracking - The Boston Globe Plus, advice on insulating your attic ductwork. Send questions to [email protected].

A mini kitchenette at the entrance makes roof deck entertaining easy.

Before you buy, look up! Mark's advice on self-inspecting a roof.

Ask the Remodeler: How home buyers can spot a problem roof - The Boston Globe It’s never wise to waive a home inspection, home shoppers, but here are the things to look for.

A skylight brings sunshine into this remodeled shower.

Curious to see more of our projects? Check out the Charlie Allen Renovations page on Houzz for photos of 70+ projects, including kitchen, bathroom, and whole house renovations.

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A new set of stairs, leading to a brand new roof deck for our Wi******er clients. Sure to get a lot of use soon!

More homeowner solutions in Mark's latest Boston Globe "Ask the Remodeler" column:

Ask the Remodeler: Is there a nontoxic alternative for reglazing a tub? - The Boston Globe Plus, a ceiling alternative for a unheated summer cottage that won’t crack. Send you questions to [email protected].

Lots of natural light in this newly remodeled kitchen.

Our project development manager, Mark Philben, is also the Boston Globe's Ask the Remodeler columnist. Here's a preview of this Sunday's column.

Ask the Remodeler: The walls are gone, and the ceilings are cracking - The Boston Globe Plus, how to retain heat in a 1970s ranch with changing rooflines.

Getting away from it all is easy when you ask your contractor to build a sauna in your backyard.

Mark advises Boston Globe readers on how to find a reputable renovation contractor:

Ask the Remodeler: Sick of no-shows? No return calls? How to find people to work on your home. - The Boston Globe Nearly 55% of the workforce in the trades is nearing retirement age, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and “There are more than 10 million job openings in the U.S.” Ask the Remodeler’s Mark Philben offers a way to boost your chances of finding a quality tradesperson.

A stylish guest bath in this Cambridge home.

Mark's advice in the Boston Globe on how to save your pipes when the power goes out during a cold snap...

How to prevent pipes from freezing when the power goes out Keep your pipes from freezing. Plus, how to keep your red cedar siding from staining. Send your questions to [email protected].

An inviting breakfast nook with a table custom designed by our project partners at KRH Cabinetmakers.

Floating wood shelves on white tile in this remodeled kitchen.

A remodeled bathroom features a deep and relaxing soaking tub as well as a walk-in shower.

We added a kitchenette to the basement of this Medford home.

Mark offers solutions for condensation issues in this Sunday's Boston Globe "Ask the Remodeler" column.

Ask the Remodeler: Condensation issues on brick and piping - The Boston Globe Send your home improvement questions to [email protected].

Our clients are well-prepared for holiday entertaining with a new wet bar and wine cellar.

Heating issues are addressed in Mark's newest Boston Globe "Ask the Remodeler" column:

Ask the Remodeler: This propane fireplace sends soot everywhere - The Boston Globe Send your home improvement questions to [email protected].