Building for the Future: 10 Aging-in-Place Features to Consider in a New Home A home should be able to adapt to the people who live in it. As we get older, everyday activities can become more challenging—our needs change over time, and your home should be...
Coastal Home Building Tips: What You Need to Know Building a home along the coast presents a unique set of challenges that extend well beyond traditional residential construction. From stringent building codes and demanding weather conditions to constant...
The Value of Planning Before You Build When you begin the journey of building a custom home, it’s natural to focus on the excitement of breaking ground and watching your vision come to life. However, the true success of a custom home begins long...
When it comes to living in New England, this time of year is when we finally have the chance to step outside and start enjoying outdoor living again. After months spent indoors, patios come back to life, porches become gathering places, and backyard spaces...
We’re honored to share that our Woodland Cove lake house project has been featured in the May–June issue of New England Home Magazine. Designed in collaboration with TMS Architects, Woodland Cove is a custom lake home that brings together timeless New...
How Warm Minimalism is Transforming Modern Luxury Homes Home design trends are shifting. While sleek, cool-toned modern interiors have been popular for years, warm, textured spaces are now taking the spotlight. Elements from past design movements are making a...
Five Spaces Where Function & Style Come Together Maximizing the spaces in a home is something that many clients have on their minds these days. With the trend of spacious, open living spaces continuing to be popular, taking advantage of these layouts and...
CM Ragusa Builders was featured in the Partner Spotlight of Clarke Living, the official dealer of Wolf, Sub-Zero, and Cove appliances in New England. Each kitchen spotlight focused on how the client’s choice of Wolf, Sub-Zero, and Cove appliances...
A Look Back at 2025 As the year comes to a close, we are filled with gratitude for our clients and trusted trade partners. Thank you for your continued support and collaboration- it is truly a pleasure to work alongside you. We look forward to continuing our...
Behind the Build: The Cottages at Wharf’s End These lakefront cottages serve as a cherished summer retreat for our clients, offering a peaceful escape nestled within the majestic New Hampshire Lakes Region. The property, set along the serene bay of Lake...
Seabreeze Revival : Northshore Home Feature This gorgeous shingle-style residence was meticulously transformed in partnership with Maugel DeStefano Architects. Situated on the scenic New Hampshire seacoast, the design brief centered on refreshing the...
Behind the Renovation: Oceanfront Gambrel This gambrel home, located along one of the most scenic stretches of coastline in the New Hampshire seacoast, was built by CM Ragusa years ago. The new client was hoping to give this already beautiful home a refresh...
Behind the Build: Restoring a New England Farmhouse When our clients purchased an 1806 farmhouse, they knew that they wanted to renovate the property while still maintaining its quintessential New England charm. Together with Maugel DeStefano Architects, we...
5 Key Considerations When Building A Custom Home When thinking about the build process, it’s important to prioritize your must-have features well in advance. Keeping this list and having this vision of how you want your home to look aesthetically and...
