What's new in the building and remodeling industry for spring 2013? Here is a sampling of local businesses that have started up in the area, won an award, helped a charity, expanded their services or rebranded.

Clients of some of the Cape's top home builders receive concierge attention well after their move-in date.

We sat down with several leaders in the region's home building and remodeling industry. Not surprisingly, our conversation once again included the effects of the current economy. We also discussed the industry as a whole and the trends of the day. Here is what they had to say...

Plan now to make sure your seasonal second home makes it through the winter safely.

Mid-Cape Home Centers has a new owner, interior designer Joyce K. Williams and architect Peter MacDonald earn design awards and Habitat for Humanity receives a helping hand from Granite City Electric. We report on local building and remodeling news.

Clutter can be the curse of any household, no matter how cozy or spacious the footprint. Items large and small, from books and backpacks to jackets, jars, linens and laundry, can turn a home into a horror show if you're not resourceful with storage. Here are a few inventive and stylish storage ideas.

On Saturday, September 29, 2012, for the third consecutive year, the Hyannis-based Housing Assistance Corporation will be coordinating a community service project called The Big Fix. Among last year's program recipients was Cayla Lemire, a wheelchair-bound, online student at Northeastern University, who needed to make her family's home handicap accessible.

What's new in the home remodeling and building industry? We cover new businesses, expansion of local services and products as well as businesses who've earned industry recognition for their hard work and dedication.

Our staff finds the latest news on local happenings.

We discovered a dog-walking service that could save your carpets.

Davitt Design Build was awarded a CotY Award for giving a waterfront property a striking roofline, upgrading the whole exterior of the house.

Nautique has started a new line of coastal-inspired furniture

An added building on Great Western Road in Harwich will serve as a showroom, design and idea center for Stonewood Products.

Longtime Boston-area builder Sea-Dar Construction made it to the Cape last fall when they opened their second location in Osterville.

A new partnership has formed between and Lyman Perry.

Mid-Cape Home Centers has just joined a unique partnership with Jeld-Wen Windows & Doors.

Virtually anyone who's lived on the Outer Cape for any length of time is well-familiar with The Hole-in-One, the longtime hang-out for locals looking for a great meal served with a side of gossip.