Blog | Woodstock Building Associates

Author: Justin Porter

  • Doug visits WINY 1350AM – June 4

    Doug visited Gary-O on WINY 1350AM to review how a design project works Summer Tips AC Filter Changes Bee friendly plants

  • Doug and Sarah Visits 1350AM WINY – WBA Updates

    Doug & Sarah visited Gary-O on WINY 1350AM to review how a design project works WBA Open House How a project with a design-build team works Design Examples Listen to the recording!

  • Doug Visits 1350AM WINY – Winter Readiness

    Doug visited Gary-O on WINY 1350 AM to review Winter Prep Make sure you have enough supplies Shovel the oil fills Get into your basement – Shovel a path through the snow Clean out the dryer vent Clean out gutters – the downspout ends Disconnect hose from the outside downspouts Reverse ceiling fan to blow…

  • Doug Visits 1350AM WINY – Project Updates

    Update on our Putnam Candy Building Project status and what to expect. Days that nothing seems to be going on – this is normal and is planned for Concrete is going to crack at some point – this is normal Condensation is going to form on your windows

  • Doug Visits 1350AM WINY – Fire Safety

    Doug talks with Gary-O about Fire Safety Month. Remember to check/change your Fire/Smoke Detectors Batteries. Test Monthly Replace every 10 years Leave Gas Cans outside Clearance around stovetop Pan Fire – Use a lid, not water! Fire Extinguisher in the Kitchen – verify it is still charged Keep your dryer vent clean Eliminate the Extension…

  • Doug visits WINY 1350AM in July 2022

    Doug visits GaryO on WINY 1350AM. Learn about how joining the trades may be a great career move!

  • June Home Checklist

    Summer is almost here, take a look at this great Home Checklist to get a jumpstart on your summer. Make a checklist of summer must dos – visibly post it Empty standing water regularly – keep mosquitos down – check with NDDH on West Nile Corral Summer necessities in a bowl or basket – change…

  • WBA – Lifelong Eduation

    WBA – Lifelong Eduation

    April 23, 2019, Woodstock, CT … With over four decades in the business, Woodstock Building Associates (WBA) still firmly believes in continuing education for all of its professionals and tradespeople. This spring, both designers and craftsmen of WBA attended JLC LIVE New England at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence to learn how to…

  • WBA Awarded Guildmaster Award for 6th Year in Row

    WBA Awarded Guildmaster Award for 6th Year in Row

    May 20, 2019, Woodstock, CT … Based in Woodstock, CT, and Franklin, MA, Woodstock Building Associates, LLC, received a 2019 Guildmaster Award from GuildQuality for demonstrating exceptional customer service within the residential construction industry. WBA achieved a recommendation rate of 90% or above from their customers surveyed by GuildQuality. This is the 6th year in…

  • Doug’s Tip for Winter Prep

    Doug’s Tip for Winter Prep

    Doug has some helpful tips to prep for Winter. Doing these before it gets cold makes them a little easier. Take out your Window AC units Check that you have an insulated cover over your attic stairs If you do not have a cover, get one from a local lumber yard – Modern Lumber or…

  • Summer Cleaning Tips

    Summer Cleaning Tips

    Doug visited WINY 1350 AM this morning and had a list of helpful tasks you should try doing during the summer.