New Issue of At Home on Cape Cod Now Available—And Reaching More Homeowners Than Ever
The latest issue of At Home on Cape Cod has arrived, bringing homeowners across the Cape trusted local expertise, inspiring projects, and practical guidance for every stage of homeownership.
Inside this issue, readers will find a new column from the Cape Cod & Islands Association of REALTORS® (CCIAOR), a homeowner's guide to Massachusetts' Energy Code, BRICC Award-winning outdoor spaces, engineering insights, an outdoor kitchen planning guide, and much more—all designed to help homeowners make informed decisions about their homes and connect with trusted local professionals.
New for 2026: REALTOR® Welcome Home Program
This issue also marks an exciting milestone for At Home on Cape Cod.
Through a new partnership with the Cape Cod & Islands Association of REALTORS® (CCIAOR), copies of the magazine are now being distributed through participating REALTOR® welcome-home baskets and brokerage offices across the region.
For advertisers, this means even greater exposure to one of the most valuable audiences possible: recent homebuyers. New homeowners are often making decisions about renovations, landscaping, furnishings, maintenance, and establishing relationships with trusted local service providers. By placing At Home on Cape Cod directly into their hands at the beginning of their homeownership journey, advertisers have the opportunity to connect with homeowners when they're most actively planning, investing, and making purchasing decisions.
Combined with our direct mail distribution to approximately 9,500 high-value residential property owners across Cape Cod, this expanded partnership further strengthens At Home on Cape Cod as the region's premier resource connecting trusted professionals with serious homeowners.
Whether you're looking for inspiration for your next project or searching for a trusted local professional, the newest issue is your guide to building, remodeling, improving, and enjoying your Cape Cod home.
Watch your mailbox or read the latest issue online today.
From the Outgoing Board President: April Pond Ducott
HBRACC Raises the Bar A Year of Momentum, Partnership, and Purpose On Oct. 9th the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Cape Cod (HBRACC) honored the region’s most exceptional builders, designers, and trade professionals at its seventh Building & Remodeling Industry of Cape Cod (BRICC) Awards, held at the Wychmere Beach Club in Harwich…
Energy Code Policy in Barnstable & Orleans
At the Special Town Meeting on November 17th, Orleans residents voted down the Specialized Energy Code. Builders in that town spoke at town meeting, educating the public about the challenges of the grid and technology. While the Barnstable Town Council recently voted to adopt the Stretch Energy Code (it will go into effect in July…
Koopman Lumber Announces Plans to Acquire Lyon & Billard, a Trusted Name in Connecticut’s Building Supply Market
WHITINSVILLE, Mass. (October 16, 2025) – Koopman Lumber, a third-generation, family-owned supplier of building materials with a growing presence in New England, is excited to announce its plans to acquire Lyon & Billard, a respected building materials supplier with more than 180 years of history serving professional contractors and homeowners in central Connecticut. Lyon & Billard currently…
Todd and Lori LaBarge of LaBarge Homes announce the opening of a new satellite office in Provincetown, Massachusetts
Provincetown, MA – November 5, 2025 – Todd and Lori LaBarge, founders and principals of LaBarge Homes, a custom building company, have announced the opening of a new Provincetown satellite office. The new location at 237 Commercial Street, Unit 31B in Provincetown is an intimate and inviting space beautifully decorated by the award-winning interior design firm, Digs Design…
Help Rebuild Jamaica
Have friends and colleagues here on the Cape with family in Jamaica and want to give back? Here are a few resources: NAHB’s partner organization that specializes in rebuilding, World Vision is a large international NGO focused on distributing building materials and is currently responding to the impacts of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica. They typically coordinate larger…
HBRACC Member Spotlight: Robert Kaner Interior Design Featured in The Wall Street Journal
We’re thrilled to celebrate one of our talented HBRACC members – and recent BRICC Award winner – Robert Kaner of Robert Kaner Interior Design, whose exceptional work was recently featured in The Wall Street Journal. The article highlights the stunning transformation of a historic Provincetown beach house into a refined, year-round coastal residence – a…
Bringing Back the Starter Home: What Massachusetts’ New Chapter 40Y Law Means for Cape Cod Builders and Homeowners
For years, the Cape Cod housing market has been facing a growing challenge – there simply aren’t enough attainable homes for local families, young professionals, and retirees who want to stay here. Home prices have surged, available land is scarce, and zoning restrictions often make small-scale developments nearly impossible. But a new Massachusetts law, Chapter…
5 Things to Know Before Creating Your Outdoor Kitchen
5 Things to Know Before Creating Your Outdoor Kitchen (or Lifestyle Space) Op-Ed – Author: Erin Cox of KAM Appliances ecox@kamonline.com Whether you’re designing a full outdoor kitchen, a simple grilling zone, or a multi-functional backyard space, the best results come from smart planning. Here are five things to keep in mind as you get…
9th Annual Charter Cup Fishing Tournament Nets Nearly $500,000 for Local Charities
The 9th Annual Charter Cup Fishing Tournament made a big splash this year, raising $490,000 for 22 local non-profits, with every dollar going directly to support participating charities. Since its launch in 2017, the tournament has raised more than $2.7 million for the Cape Cod community. The tournament, held on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, brought…
Massachusetts’ Virtual Public Listening Sessions on Integrated Energy Planning
Join Massachusetts’ Virtual Public Listening Sessions on Integrated Energy Planning Massachusetts’ electric and gas utilities-National Grid, Eversource, and Unitil-are inviting residents to participate in virtual public listening sessions to learn about and provide feedback on Integrated Energy Planning (IEP). What is IEP?IEP is a coordinated planning approach that aligns investments across the state’s electric and…