Mass Pools has been in business since 2010. We are great at what we do, and are certified. We are a locally owned company that has many long term customers. Call us any time for estimates.
"This company was beyond helpful, courteous, prompt, and professional. I have hired them to open and close my pool next year as well as to install a new liner. A reliable company with which yo do business."
Linda/ Peter G on November 2020
Mass Pools has been in business since 2010. We are great at what we do, and are certified. We are a locally owned company that has many long term customers. Call us any time for estimates.
"This company was beyond helpful, courteous, prompt, and professional. I have hired them to open and close my pool next year as well as to install a new liner. A reliable company with which yo do business."
Linda/ Peter G on November 2020
John T Ambrose Home Improvement & Repair is dedicated to providing clients throughout the North Shore with superior home repair and improvement services. You can trust us to treat your property with the utmost care and with 30+ years experience there is nothing we haven’t seen. Your home is where you should feel the most comfortable. Improving the quality of your home should be stress-free. If your outdated kitchen or broken-down plumbing fixtures make you dread spending time at home, turn to John T Ambrose. We provide home improvement services to the North Shore, surrounding areas such as Ipswich, Danvers, Topsfield, Boxford, Hamilton, Wenham, Gloucester, Essex, Andover. We can handle small home repairs to large scale additions so you can relax and know your next project is in good hands. With years of experience, we know how to improve your home by updating key areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, and master bedrooms. We use trusted brands to renovate your home and ensure your next project last’s a lifetime.
"We would absolutely recommend John Ambrose. Him and his team recently did a complete kitchen and mudroom remodel for us and we couldn't be happier. He had full transparency with the time the projects would take to complete, what materials would cost, and great communication with us the entire time. John exceeded our expectations in every way possible. We enjoyed working with him so much that my husband and I keep thinking of new projects we can have him do for us to help us complete our dream home!"
Amanda B on February 2023
John T Ambrose Home Improvement & Repair is dedicated to providing clients throughout the North Shore with superior home repair and improvement services. You can trust us to treat your property with the utmost care and with 30+ years experience there is nothing we haven’t seen. Your home is where you should feel the most comfortable. Improving the quality of your home should be stress-free. If your outdated kitchen or broken-down plumbing fixtures make you dread spending time at home, turn to John T Ambrose. We provide home improvement services to the North Shore, surrounding areas such as Ipswich, Danvers, Topsfield, Boxford, Hamilton, Wenham, Gloucester, Essex, Andover. We can handle small home repairs to large scale additions so you can relax and know your next project is in good hands. With years of experience, we know how to improve your home by updating key areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, and master bedrooms. We use trusted brands to renovate your home and ensure your next project last’s a lifetime.
"We would absolutely recommend John Ambrose. Him and his team recently did a complete kitchen and mudroom remodel for us and we couldn't be happier. He had full transparency with the time the projects would take to complete, what materials would cost, and great communication with us the entire time. John exceeded our expectations in every way possible. We enjoyed working with him so much that my husband and I keep thinking of new projects we can have him do for us to help us complete our dream home!"
Amanda B on February 2023
A Family Run business, I would like to have something to leave my children someday, I have operated out of the Boston area for years. I wanted to finally start something that's all mine, the work I put into each project/renovation will speak for its self, let's make your dream home more than just that. Reach out to US ay Bastos Construction Group and let's figure out TOGETHER just how possible your dreams are to come true. I am always on site, We Run a hands on owner-operator business. From simple Carpentry to Complex Remodels, you name it I can do it. When it comes to remodels there's not anything my team has yet to show me they cannot do. So...Call Bastos Construction Group today & let's get a plan together for your future renovation and make your dream home a real home.
"Very efficient, on time, friendly workers, did exactly what I needed. Will hire again for future jobs."
Zorina L on November 2024
A Family Run business, I would like to have something to leave my children someday, I have operated out of the Boston area for years. I wanted to finally start something that's all mine, the work I put into each project/renovation will speak for its self, let's make your dream home more than just that. Reach out to US ay Bastos Construction Group and let's figure out TOGETHER just how possible your dreams are to come true. I am always on site, We Run a hands on owner-operator business. From simple Carpentry to Complex Remodels, you name it I can do it. When it comes to remodels there's not anything my team has yet to show me they cannot do. So...Call Bastos Construction Group today & let's get a plan together for your future renovation and make your dream home a real home.
"Very efficient, on time, friendly workers, did exactly what I needed. Will hire again for future jobs."
Zorina L on November 2024
DiOrio Builders and Designers Inc. is a fully licensed and insured company committed to providing homeowners with the highest level of craftsmanship. Built on old fashioned values we are experienced specialists that will complete your project to exact specifications in a timely manner. Quality work is our priority while paying special attention to detail. No job is too big or too small.
"We hired Di Orio Builders & Designers to completely replace our lower gutters as well as to scrape and re-paint some exterior trim on the front and back of the house that had been peeling and exposing wood to the elements. We were having difficulty in finding a company willing to take on a smaller job like this, and so we were glad DiOrio agreed to take this project and complete both the needed gutter work and exterior painting. We couldn't be happier with the results of their work as well as how quickly they were able to finish. Our new gutters and the paint work look great. The gutters were installed properly and securely with screws, and are a big improvement over what we had previously. We were also very happy with how well they matched the colors for both the gutters and trim, which shows their attention to detail. It was very clear to us throughout the project that Di Orio takes a lot pride in the high quality of the work that they do. The cost was also within our budget and much more reasonably priced compared to other estimates we received. We would definitely hire Di Orio again for future home improvement projects and highly recommend them."
Helen P on October 2019
DiOrio Builders and Designers Inc. is a fully licensed and insured company committed to providing homeowners with the highest level of craftsmanship. Built on old fashioned values we are experienced specialists that will complete your project to exact specifications in a timely manner. Quality work is our priority while paying special attention to detail. No job is too big or too small.
"We hired Di Orio Builders & Designers to completely replace our lower gutters as well as to scrape and re-paint some exterior trim on the front and back of the house that had been peeling and exposing wood to the elements. We were having difficulty in finding a company willing to take on a smaller job like this, and so we were glad DiOrio agreed to take this project and complete both the needed gutter work and exterior painting. We couldn't be happier with the results of their work as well as how quickly they were able to finish. Our new gutters and the paint work look great. The gutters were installed properly and securely with screws, and are a big improvement over what we had previously. We were also very happy with how well they matched the colors for both the gutters and trim, which shows their attention to detail. It was very clear to us throughout the project that Di Orio takes a lot pride in the high quality of the work that they do. The cost was also within our budget and much more reasonably priced compared to other estimates we received. We would definitely hire Di Orio again for future home improvement projects and highly recommend them."
Helen P on October 2019
Deyvin’s Construction is family owned and operated, we offer you an amazing 14 years of excellent experience. Your needs are treated as our own, we strongly believe that alone separates us from the rest. We value you as our customer and we sincerely hope to serve you now and in the future.
"Quality work, good price"
Paul B on April 2025
Deyvin’s Construction is family owned and operated, we offer you an amazing 14 years of excellent experience. Your needs are treated as our own, we strongly believe that alone separates us from the rest. We value you as our customer and we sincerely hope to serve you now and in the future.
"Quality work, good price"
Paul B on April 2025
Remodel or Renew Home Improvement Inc. is a family owned team of contracting professionals helping homeowners throughout Massachusetts. Brothers Mike and Tom teamed to form RORHI in 2017 combining their years of experience as general contractors. We provide services in all aspects of home improvement but tend to specialize in decks, siding, paver, patio, and basement remodeling and installation. RORHI has been awarded the #1 Trex deck installers for the last 4 yrs.
"I was with the contractor that made me think that because my good credit I was getting a good financing interest around 7% and he did not tell me that my granite steps had to be removed, he told me after the loan went through at a rate of almost 14% at this moment I would like to cancel the project, I am under a lot of stress and having back issues I am afraid that because I take time off from work I am not going to be able to pay for this high interest loan."
Mary H on February 2025
Remodel or Renew Home Improvement Inc. is a family owned team of contracting professionals helping homeowners throughout Massachusetts. Brothers Mike and Tom teamed to form RORHI in 2017 combining their years of experience as general contractors. We provide services in all aspects of home improvement but tend to specialize in decks, siding, paver, patio, and basement remodeling and installation. RORHI has been awarded the #1 Trex deck installers for the last 4 yrs.
"I was with the contractor that made me think that because my good credit I was getting a good financing interest around 7% and he did not tell me that my granite steps had to be removed, he told me after the loan went through at a rate of almost 14% at this moment I would like to cancel the project, I am under a lot of stress and having back issues I am afraid that because I take time off from work I am not going to be able to pay for this high interest loan."
Mary H on February 2025
Winter Hill General Contractors is a privately owned business which takes great pride in the personalized, professional relationship that it strives to maintain with it's clients. Our goal is to provide quality workmanship at an affordable fair price. We depend upon word-of-mouth advertising and realize that building up our clientele will only come from happy customers who are satisfied and would recommend our services to their family and friends.
"It went very smooth, the team was both professional and prompt even when working in very narrow conditions. We were always kept up-to-date on timeframes, permit progress and when the team would be arriving. This made it very easy to coordinate."
Josh L on September 2021
Winter Hill General Contractors is a privately owned business which takes great pride in the personalized, professional relationship that it strives to maintain with it's clients. Our goal is to provide quality workmanship at an affordable fair price. We depend upon word-of-mouth advertising and realize that building up our clientele will only come from happy customers who are satisfied and would recommend our services to their family and friends.
"It went very smooth, the team was both professional and prompt even when working in very narrow conditions. We were always kept up-to-date on timeframes, permit progress and when the team would be arriving. This made it very easy to coordinate."
Josh L on September 2021
Your Neighborhood Hndyman LLC is an owner & operated professional remodeling company that brings 25 years of experience and vision to better your home inside and out! We are a licensed General Contractor company. Specializing in interior and exterior renovations of all types, decks & porches, window & door installation, floor installation, trim finishes, staircases,painting, drywall and more. We can do any project, small or larger. Fully licensed and insured with free estimates.
"Marcelo replaced exterior trim work around my garage door and installed a new section of gutter and downspout. His teams attention to detail and white glove service exceeded my expectations. Marcelo is an honest, no nonsense guy. I will hire him again. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"
Rob M on April 2025
Your Neighborhood Hndyman LLC is an owner & operated professional remodeling company that brings 25 years of experience and vision to better your home inside and out! We are a licensed General Contractor company. Specializing in interior and exterior renovations of all types, decks & porches, window & door installation, floor installation, trim finishes, staircases,painting, drywall and more. We can do any project, small or larger. Fully licensed and insured with free estimates.
"Marcelo replaced exterior trim work around my garage door and installed a new section of gutter and downspout. His teams attention to detail and white glove service exceeded my expectations. Marcelo is an honest, no nonsense guy. I will hire him again. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"
Rob M on April 2025
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in remodeling services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"Jose and his team were amazing. Deck exceeded my expectations. Always here when they said they would be. Extremely efficient, respectful, and professional. Worked long hours to get the project finished ahead of schedule. Meticulous attention to detail. Respected property and always cleaned everything up at the end of the day. I had an exceptional experience with JCN. Highly recommend and plan on using them for future projects. Thank you for my amazing deck."
Lucinda R on October 2024
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in remodeling services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"Jose and his team were amazing. Deck exceeded my expectations. Always here when they said they would be. Extremely efficient, respectful, and professional. Worked long hours to get the project finished ahead of schedule. Meticulous attention to detail. Respected property and always cleaned everything up at the end of the day. I had an exceptional experience with JCN. Highly recommend and plan on using them for future projects. Thank you for my amazing deck."
Lucinda R on October 2024
MasonWorks specializes in design and construction of all types of stone and brick patios, walls and walkways, steps, decks and porches, outdoor kitchens and water falls, garden and retaining walls. From the first consultation to the final touches of each job, you will be in excellent hands. With more than three decades of experience, MasonWorks will assist you in every stage of the project, from materials choice to furniture selection. Your dream of owning an elegant and relaxing backyard retreat can become a reality. Family owned. Additional contact name - Jeff Souza. Additional e-mail - jeff@masonworks.me. Angie's List Award winning since 2009. Additional area served- Boston Metro, North sure and West
"I called on Friday morning and Junior came out to give me a quote that afternoon. I needed the work done asap and they were able to start the following Monday. They were all friendly, efficient, and professional, and now my basement walls look great! I would definitely use them again."
Elizabeth L on March 2025
MasonWorks specializes in design and construction of all types of stone and brick patios, walls and walkways, steps, decks and porches, outdoor kitchens and water falls, garden and retaining walls. From the first consultation to the final touches of each job, you will be in excellent hands. With more than three decades of experience, MasonWorks will assist you in every stage of the project, from materials choice to furniture selection. Your dream of owning an elegant and relaxing backyard retreat can become a reality. Family owned. Additional contact name - Jeff Souza. Additional e-mail - jeff@masonworks.me. Angie's List Award winning since 2009. Additional area served- Boston Metro, North sure and West
"I called on Friday morning and Junior came out to give me a quote that afternoon. I needed the work done asap and they were able to start the following Monday. They were all friendly, efficient, and professional, and now my basement walls look great! I would definitely use them again."
Elizabeth L on March 2025
To maintain crystal-clear water and prolong your pool's lifespan, establish a regular cleaning schedule. Skim the pool for debris and clean the wall tiles every week. Test the pH level every week or every other week to maintain a balanced level of 7. Additionally, vacuum the pool, inspect the equipment, empty the pump baskets, and check the filters every month. Following this routine helps protect your pool’s surface and maintains a consistently healthy swimming environment.
If you've added too much chlorine to your pool, it's important to act quickly. Expose the water to direct sunlight to help break down the excess chlorine, heat the water to accelerate the chemical reaction, and add fresh water to dilute the concentration. You can also apply a chlorine-neutralizing product to bring the chlorine level back to the safe range. These actions maintain water quality and protect both your pool surfaces and swimmers.
One of the easiest ways to save on pool maintenance is to start completing some regular pool maintenance tasks yourself. While more serious repairs should be left to the professionals, routine tasks like skimming your pool to remove debris or checking the pH are tasks that can be accomplished on your own.
The lifespan of your pool is determined by its construction and materials. In-ground concrete pools offer a lifespan of 50 years. Fiberglass pools deliver over 30 years of service. Vinyl-lined pools have a 20-year lifespan with a required liner replacement every six to 12 years. Above-ground pools typically offer a lifespan of eight to 15 years.
It’s best practice to drain and refill the pool every three to five years to maintain the water's purity and flush out accumulated solids. Avoid draining the pool completely, as this can damage the structure. If you're not experienced in pool drainage, it's best to have a pool professional handle the process to protect both your pool and its surroundings.