by Hill & Harbor Design + Build | Mar 10, 2026 | Historic Renovations
The East Side Trade-Off We often see clients fall in love with the exterior of a home on the East Side of Providence—the brick details, the slate roof, the mature trees—only to walk inside and feel disappointed. The interiors of these 1920s and 30s homes were built...
by Hill & Harbor Design + Build | Feb 17, 2026 | Historic Renovations
The “Frankenstein” Fear: We hear it from almost every client who owns a pre-1900s home: “We need more space, but we don’t want it to look like a spaceship landed on our vintage farmhouse.” It is a valid fear. Drive through any New England town, and...
by Hill & Harbor Design+Build | Jun 25, 2025 | Historic Renovations
Restoring a historic home is a deeply personal endeavor. It’s about more than just bricks and mortar; it’s about honoring the past while creating a space that truly reflects your lifestyle, tastes, and needs. Unfortunately, many builders miss this crucial...
by Hill & Harbor Design+Build | Jun 11, 2025 | Historic Renovations
Too often, homeowners embarking on a renovation journey are left in the dark. They’re unsure of what’s happening, when it’s happening, or even what the next steps are. This lack of transparency leads to unnecessary stress, frustration, and a growing...
by Hill & Harbor Design+Build | Apr 30, 2025 | Historic Renovations
When embarking on a historic home renovation, financial uncertainty should never be part of the process. Many builders provide vague estimates, leading to unexpected costs, inflated budgets, and frustrating change orders. At Hill & Harbor Design + Build, we...
by Hill & Harbor Design+Build | Apr 16, 2025 | Historic Renovations
The traditional approach to renovating a historic home is notoriously slow. Many homeowners spend over a year just on design, another six months navigating permits, and yet another year searching for the right builder. Factor in fragmented teams and poor...
