Unleash the Power of The Press

Masters Touch

Interior Designer Alexandra Yavarow Joins Masters Touch of Medfield

Alexandra Yavarow, Interior Designer, has recently joined Masters Touch, a one-stop-shop in Medfield providing architectural, design and construction services.

In her new role at Masters Touch, Ms. Yavarow will provide in-home interior design consultation services which include kitchen, bath and cabinetry design services as well as lighting, paint, window treatments, flooring and more. She is also responsible for Masters Touch showroom design and will consult with customers in the showroom as well.

Ms. Yavarow holds a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design with a concentration on Sustainability from Endicott College in Beverly, MA and will oversee sustainable initatives at Masters Touch. She will enhance Masters Touch recycling program; introduce green product lines and materials as well as consult with clients who are interested in eco-friendly interior design for their home.

According to Doug Masters, president of Masters Touch, “Sustainable design is the fastest growing segment of our industry and many of our clients are interested in eco-friendly products. As environmentally responsible professionals, we’re very pleased to welcome Alexandra to our talented design team. Alexandra is committed to providing superior design services while finding ways to diminish design’s impact on the world around us,” noted Doug Masters, president of Masters Touch.

Ms. Yavarow is an Associate Member of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA). She resides in Norfolk, MA.

The Masters Touch
Masters Touch is a full service design/build and remodeling contractor. With a team of more than 50, including architects, interior designers, project manager, and expert craftman all working hand in hand, Masters Touch can handle all of a client’s home building or improvement projects and provide expert guidance to DIY folks. The company has been named to Qualified Remodeler’s distinquished “Top 500” list since 2007.

Masters Touch was founded by Doug Masters in 1997. From high-end design and build projects; kitchen and bath renovations; exterior painting, roofing and siding projects to flooring, interior painting and decorating projects, Masters Touch caters to homeowners throughout the Metrowest area.

Masters Touch is a Showcase Priority Dealer for Hunter Douglas and offers professional design and installation service. The one-stop interior design and home improvement shop also offers Marvin and Harvey windows; six lines of custom and semi-custom cabinetry; more than 150 types of granite, Cambria, and Corian countertops; paint; carpet; hardwood and tile flooring; home theater design and installation and much more. The company offers written warranties on all their work. Masters Touch is located on Route 109 in Medfield, MA. For more information contact 508-359-5900, e-mail info@masterstouchweb.com or visit www.masterstouchweb.com.

Alexandra Yavarow, Interior Designer

Interior Designer Alexandra Yavarow Joins Masters Touch of MedfieldRead More

Blackstone Valley Music Festival to be Held on September 25th at Habitat for Sports & Soccer

Masters Touch of Medfield, a one-stop-shop providing architectural, design and construction services, is sponsoring the Blackstone Valley Music Festival, which will be held on Saturday, September 25th from noon to midnight at the Habitat for Sports and Soccer, 374 West St, Uxbridge, MA.

The Blackstone Valley Music Festival is an all-day, family friendly event, featuring 10 local bands of many genres including folk, pop, blues, and rock. The “Masters of Noyes” band, led by Masters Touch president Doug Masters, will be one of the featured acts. All the bands are playing for free to help raise money for the American Cancer Society.

The event will also feature a beer brewing contest, a chili cook off and many activities for children during the day.

Tickets are $10 each for age 16 and up and free for children 15 and under. Tickets will be sold at the door. A portion of proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society.

For those who cannot make the event but who would like to support the cause, check donations should be made payable to the American Cancer Society and mailed to: Masters Touch, P.O. Box, 171, Medfield, MA 02052 Attn: Doug.

For a musical preview, visit www.myspace.com/mastersofnoyes.

For questions, contact Doug Masters directly at 508-359-5900.

The Masters Touch
Masters Touch is a full service design/build and remodeling contractor. With a team of more than 50, including architects, interior designers and project managers all working together, Masters Touch can handle all of a client’s home building or improvement projects and provide expert guidance to DIY folks.

Masters Touch was founded by Doug Masters in 1997. From high-end design and build projects; kitchen and bath renovations; exterior painting, roofing and siding projects to flooring, interior painting and decorating projects, Masters Touch caters to homeowners throughout the Metrowest area.

Masters Touch is a Showcase Priority Dealer for Hunter Douglas and offers professional design and installation service. The one-stop interior design and home improvement shop also offers Marvin and Harvey windows; six lines of custom and semi-custom cabinetry; more than 150 types of granite and Corian countertops; paint; carpet; hardwood and tile flooring; home theater design and installation and much more.

The company offers written warranties on all their work. Masters Touch is located on Route 109 in Medfield, MA. For more information contact 508-359-5900, e-mail info@masterstouchweb.com or visit www.masterstouchweb.com.

Blackstone Valley Music Festival to be Held on September 25th at Habitat for Sports & SoccerRead More

Masters Touch of Medfield Named to “Top 500 Contractors List”

MEDFIELD, MA… Masters Touch of Medfield, a one-stop-shop providing architectural, design and construction services, has recently been named to the “2009 Top

500 Contractors List” in Qualified Remodeler magazine.

Masters Touch ranked #232 on the prestigious list of the nation’s top contracting companies. Qualified Remodeler bases the rankings upon third party verification of significant success in several categories: installed remodeling dollar volume; total years in business; industry association memberships; certifications and awards; customer satisfaction and community service.

“It is an honor to be recognized amongst the best companies in the nation,” said Doug Masters, President of Masters Touch. “This ranking is validation that our emphasis on quality and service has set us apart.”

The Top 500 List was published in the September 2009 edition of Qualified Remodeler magazine, and on the magazine’s website at www.qualifiedremodeler.com.


The Masters Touch
Masters Touch is a full service design/build and remodeling contractor. With a team of more than 50, including architects, interior designers and project managers all working together, Masters Touch can handle all of a client’s home building or improvement projects and provide expert guidance to DIY folks.

Masters Touch was founded by Doug Masters in 1997.  From high-end design and build projects; kitchen and bath renovations; exterior painting, roofing and siding projects to flooring, interior painting and decorating projects, Masters Touch caters to homeowners throughout the Metrowest area.

Masters Touch is a Showcase Priority Dealer for Hunter Douglas and offers professional design and installation service.  The one-stop interior design and home improvement shop also offers Marvin and Harvey windows; six lines of custom and semi-custom cabinetry; over 150 types of granite and Corian countertops; paint; carpet; hardwood and tile flooring; home theater design and installation and much more.

The company offers written warrantees on all their work. Masters Touch is located on Route 109 in Medfield, MA.  For more information contact 508-359-5900, e-mail info@masterstouchweb.com or visit www.masterstouchweb.com.

Masters Touch of Medfield Named to “Top 500 Contractors List”Read More

Kitchen and Bath Designer Norm Brien Joins Masters Touch

Masters Touch, the home design and building experts located in Medfield, are proud to announce that Norm Brien, a talented Kitchen and Bath Designer, has joined their expanding team of professionals.

Mr. Brien’s experience dates all the way back to his childhood when he worked in his grandfather’s company, Brien Construction, in Brooklyn, Connecticut. After serving this apprenticeship Mr. Brien struck out on his own, running his own company for 15 years and became a member of the National Kitchen and Bath Association.

A proud grandfather of two, Mr. Brien followed his daughter out to California where he took a position at Home Depot in the Kitchen and Bath Design department. After a five-year tenure he decided to return to the east coast.

“I needed that reassurance of seasonal change that the east coast is famous for,” he says.

Believing that customer care is paramount to any home designer Mr. Brien couples his experience and knowledge with a positive personality that fits in perfectly with the staff at Masters Touch.

“I was immediately impressed with not only Doug Masters and all the people here as personalities but as true professionals. I felt an immediate sense of professional pride my first day here. I just wanted to dive right in on several projects, but my forte is Kitchen and Bathroom Design and I look forward to helping our customers get exactly what they want for their home.”

Now living in Lincoln, Rhode Island, Mr. Brien became enamored with the quaint charm of Medfield upon his very first visit to the town.

“It’s a wonderful place,” he says with enthusiasm. “It’s reinvigorated me.” He then adds with a smile, “I feel like I’m sixty going on forty-five!”

The Masters Touch

With a design, construction and installation team of more than 50, Masters Touch can handle all of a client’s home improvement projects and provide expert guidance to DIY folks.

Masters Touch was founded by Doug Masters in 1997. From high-end design and build projects; kitchen and bath renovations; exterior painting, roofing and siding projects to flooring, interior painting and decorating projects, Masters Touch caters to homeowners throughout the Metrowest area.

Masters Touch is a Showcase Priority Dealer for Hunter Douglas and offers professional design and installation service. The one-stop interior design and home improvement shop also offers Marvin and Harvey windows; six lines of custom and semi-custom cabinetry; over 150 types of granite and Corian countertops; paint; carpet; hardwood and tile flooring; home theater design and installation and much more.

The company offers written warrantees on all of its work. Masters Touch is located on Route 109 in Medfield, MA. For more information contact 508-359-5900, e-mail info@masterstouchweb.com or visit www.masterstouchweb.com.

Kitchen and Bath Designer Norm Brien Joins Masters TouchRead More

Masters Touch Assisting With Renovations of Obed Baker House in Westwood

<!– /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:””; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:”Times New Roman”; mso-fareast-font-family:”Times New Roman”;} a:link, span.MsoHyperlink {mso-style-noshow:yes; color:blue; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed {color:purple; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 2.0in 1.0in 1.0in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} –>

Masters Touch of Medfield, a one-stop-shop providing architectural, design and construction services, is providing assistance with renovations of the Obed Baker House.

Masters Touch is now actively involved with the Westwood Historical Society in completing renovations of the historic Obed Baker House, also known as the “Red House”, in Westwood.

“It is an honor for Masters Touch to participate in the preservation of a piece of architectural history,” said Doug Masters, President of Masters Touch. When finished, the Obed Baker House will provide the town of Westwood a time capsule of the town’s past, dating back nearly 200 years. This important endeavor will not only enrich the community but also serve as a learning tool for adults and schoolchildren alike.

The Obed Baker House has been authenticated by the Massachusetts Historical Commission as a “well preserved example of Federal Period architecture.” Through the tireless efforts of the Westwood Historical Society and the community at large, the Obed Baker House, built in 1810 with a family history stretching back to the 1630s, became a renovation project back in 2005.

The renovation project is one determined and ultimately made possible through grants and fundraising. Masters Touch is donating portions of the necessary parts and labor and is also planning a fundraising event at their Piano Bar at their location in Medfield.

For more information about the Obed Baker House contact the Westwood Historical Society at www.westwoodhistoricalsociety.com or by e-mail at westwoodhistorical@hotmail.com.

Masters continued, “The history of our country was born and bred in small towns like Westwood and pieces of that very history live and breathe in sites like the Obed Baker House. Masters Touch is proud to play a part in preserving the integrity of this cultural artifact for this and future generations.”

The Masters Touch

Masters Touch is a full service design/build and remodeling contractor. With a team of more than 50, including architects, interior designers, project managers, and expert craftsmen all working together, Masters Touch can handle all of a client’s home building or improvement projects and provide expert guidance to DIY folks. The company was recently ranked #249 nationally in the “2008 Top 500 Contractors List” in Qualified Remodeler Magazine.

Masters Touch was founded by Doug Masters in 1997. From new homes to high-end design and build projects; kitchen and bath renovations; exterior painting, roofing and siding projects to flooring, interior painting and decorating projects, Masters Touch caters to homeowners throughout the Metrowest area.

Masters Touch is a Showcase Priority Dealer for Hunter Douglas and offers professional design and installation service. The one-stop interior design and home improvement shop also offers Marvin and Harvey windows; six lines of custom and semi-custom cabinetry; over 150 types of granite and Corian countertops; paint; carpet; hardwood and tile flooring; home theater design and installation and much more.

The company offers written warranties on all their work. Masters Touch is located on Route 109 in Medfield, MA. For more information contact 508-359-5900, e-mail info@masterstouchweb.com or visit them at www.masterstouchweb.com.

Masters Touch Assisting With Renovations of Obed Baker House in WestwoodRead More

Allow the “Elves” at Masters Touch to “Deck the Halls” for You

If the idea of stringing lights and hanging wreaths makes you wish you could skip the holiday season, Masters Touch of Medfield can help.

Instead of climbing that ladder or wrestling with the bushes in an attempt to decorate the exterior of your home, allow the holiday elves at Masters Touch, a one-stop-shop that provides architectural, design and construction services, to help you “deck the halls”.

Utilizing a two-man crew, Masters Touch will provide professional installation of outdoor holiday lighting and decorations. The installation fee is $50 per hour for a minimum of four hours.

Need “twinkle” lights? No need to delve into the attic to search for last year’s lights. Masters Touch can provide professional grade exterior miniature lights (at additional cost).

Outdoor holiday lighting and decoration installation is available to residents in Dover, Sherborn and Medfield.

To schedule holiday decoration or installation at your home, contact 508-359-5900.

“If you’re looking to ‘wow’ family and friends when they arrive at your home or when they enter your home – we can help you make a great impression. Whether you’re looking to hang wreaths on every window of your home or string even the tallest tree with lights, our crew can take the burden off your hands,” noted Doug Masters. “We also invite anyone who is looking for new interior holiday decorating ideas to stop by Masters Touch and chat with our professional interior design elves.”


The Masters Touch
Masters Touch is a full service design/build and remodeling contractor. With a team of more than 50, including architects, interior designers and project managers all working together, Masters Touch can handle all of a client’s home building or improvement projects and provide expert guidance to DIY folks. The company was recently named #249 in the “2008 Top 500 Contractors List” in Qualified Remodeler magazine.

Masters Touch was founded by Doug Masters in 1997.  From high-end design and build projects; kitchen and bath renovations; exterior painting, roofing and siding projects to flooring, interior painting and decorating projects, Masters Touch caters to homeowners throughout the Metrowest area.

Masters Touch is a Showcase Priority Dealer for Hunter Douglas and offers professional design and installation service.  The one-stop interior design and home improvement shop also offers Marvin and Harvey windows; six lines of custom and semi-custom cabinetry; over 150 types of granite and Corian countertops; paint; carpet; hardwood and tile flooring; home theater design and installation and much more.

The company offers written warrantees on all their work. Masters Touch is located on Route 109 in Medfield, MA.  For more information contact 508-359-5900, e-mail info@masterstouchweb.com or visit masterstouchweb.com.

Allow the “Elves” at Masters Touch to “Deck the Halls” for YouRead More

Masters Touch Supports Whitinsville Christian School T.R.I.P.

Masters Touch of Medfield, a one-stop-shop providing architectural, design and construction services, supports the Tuition Reduction Incentive Program, known as the T.R.I.P. program, at Whitinsville Christian School in Whitinsville.

For every project completed for families and potential students of the Whitinsville Christian School, Masters Touch donates 3 percent of the gross value of the project to the Whitinsville Christian School T.R.I.P. program.

By supporting the T.R.I.P. program, Masters Touch helps to reduce enrollment fees for families and support the Whitinsville Christian’s Tuition Aid Fund. For example, if a family of the school spent $50K on a product at Masters Touch, a $1,500 donation would be made on behalf of the family’s child who attends the school.

“By participating in the TRIP program, we’re able to support both the families in the community as well as this terrific school,” explained Doug Masters, founder of Masters Touch.

Whitinsville Christian School offers Pre-K-12 Christian education to families who attend a variety of different churches throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The school is located at 279 Linwood Avenue in Whitinsville, MA. For more information, visit their website at wcs.mec.edu.

The Masters Touch
Masters Touch is a full service design/build and remodeling contractor. With a team of more than 50, including architects, interior designers and project managers all working together, Masters Touch can handle all of a client’s home building or improvement projects and provide expert guidance to DIY folks. The company was recently named #249 in the “2008 Top 500 Contractors List” in Qualified Remodeler magazine.

Masters Touch was founded by Doug Masters in 1997.  From high-end design and build projects; kitchen and bath renovations; exterior painting, roofing and siding projects to flooring, interior painting and decorating projects, Masters Touch caters to homeowners throughout the Metrowest area.

Masters Touch is a Showcase Priority Dealer for Hunter Douglas and offers professional design and installation service.  The one-stop interior design and home improvement shop also offers Marvin and Harvey windows; six lines of custom and semi-custom cabinetry; over 150 types of granite and Corian countertops; paint; carpet; hardwood and tile flooring; home theater design and installation and much more.

The company offers written warrantees on all their work. Masters Touch is located on Route 109 in Medfield, MA.  For more information contact 508-359-5900, e-mail info@masterstouchweb.com or visit masterstouchweb.com.



Masters Touch Supports Whitinsville Christian School T.R.I.P.Read More

Masters Touch Offers Homeowners Key Ways to Save Energy this Winter

Rising energy costs have left many people concerned about the cold season ahead and potentially exorbitant heating bills. Masters Touch of Medfield, a one-stop-shop providing architectural, design and construction services, offers homeowners a few tips on how to save energy this winter.

Replace your windows. If the windows in your home are 15 years old or more, chances are they are not very efficient. At least 30 percent of heat in your home is lost through the windows. Even if your home was built in the 80’s, it’s time to replace the windows. There are certainly more energy efficient windows on the market than those available 20-plus years ago.

Replace your doors. Amazingly enough, many people will replace all their windows and save creaky old doors.  The same rule that applies to windows, applies to doors that are 15 years old. Consider replacing your main front door and back door; the doors to the basement, and the door between your home and the garage.

Inspect and install insulation. Have all your visible insulation inspected to make sure it is installed correctly and that there is enough.  And if you have an old home that doesn’t have any insulation between the inner and outer wall, by all means hire an insulation company and have some installed soon!

Check your heating system. It’s imperative to have your heating system checked annually. Contact a local company to service your burner and consider an upgrade if it is an old system.  The technician who performs the service can make recommendations.

Replace all your thermostats. Replace all your thermostats with digital, programmable units and set them to lower the temperature at night or when you are not home during the day. This will help to save on energy bills.

Add Energy Efficient window treatments. You can easily increase the R-value, or insulation value of your home by installing energy efficient window treatments throughout your house. From insulated and thermal shades to blinds, draperies and more, the right window treatments can prevent heat loss in during the winter as well as help block the heat from entering your home during the summer.

Add a pellet stove. With the price of oil these days, consider a pellet stove or other alternative heating source.  A pellet or wood stove is much more efficient at generating heat than an open fireplace.

“Just one 275 gallon tank of oil can cost up to $1,300. On average, homeowners with oil heat fill their tanks at least six times during the winter. The costs for electric and gas have also increased significantly. That being said, the fall is the time to incorporate measures to reduce those energy bills,” explained Doug Masters, founder of Masters Touch.

He continued, “The changes you invest in now should see you through at least the next 20 years and the cost of upgrading will be offset by rising energy costs.”

The Masters Touch
Masters Touch is a full service design/build and remodeling contractor. With a team of more than 50, including architects, interior designers and project managers all working together, Masters Touch can handle all of a client’s home building or improvement projects and provide expert guidance to DIY folks. The company was recently named #249 in the “2008 Top 500 Contractors List” in Qualified Remodeler magazine.

Masters Touch was founded by Doug Masters in 1997.  From high-end design and build projects; kitchen and bath renovations; exterior painting, roofing and siding projects to flooring, interior painting and decorating projects, Masters Touch caters to homeowners throughout the Metrowest area.

Masters Touch is a Showcase Priority Dealer for Hunter Douglas and offers professional design and installation service.  The one-stop interior design and home improvement shop also offers Marvin and Harvey windows; six lines of custom and semi-custom cabinetry; over 150 types of granite and Corian countertops; paint; carpet; hardwood and tile flooring; home theater design and installation and much more.

The company offers written warrantees on all their work. Masters Touch is located on Route 109 in Medfield, MA.  For more information contact 508-359-5900, e-mail info@masterstouchweb.com or visit masterstouchweb.com.

Masters Touch Offers Homeowners Key Ways to Save Energy this WinterRead More