Know someone who deserves a better day?
Nominate them for a professionally designed and renovated bathroom—completely free of charge.
What is Building Better Days
Building Better Days is Eagle Hill Homes' community renovation initiative, created to gift one deserving local family a professionally designed and renovated bathroom at no cost.
We're Sam and Nick Riccio - a husband-and-wife team and the founders of Eagle Hill Homes, a design-build remodeling company based in Melrose, Massachusetts.
A few years ago, while we were in the middle of building both our business and our future together, our lives changed overnight when Nick was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer at just 31 years old.
During one of the hardest seasons of our lives, our community showed up for us in ways we'll never forget. Friends, family, clients, local businesses, and even complete strangers reminded us that we weren't walking through it alone. Their kindness carried us through a time when we needed it most.
Building Better Days was born from that experience.
It's our way of paying that kindness forward by using the skills we use every day to help another family during a season when they could use a little hope.
Now, we're asking for your help finding that family.
If you or someone you know could benefit from a safer, more functional, and beautifully renovated bathroom, we'd love to hear
why this renovation would make a meaningful difference
Who Should Be Nominated?
We're looking for stories that inspire us.
Maybe it's...
A family navigating a serious illness.
A caregiver who's spent years putting everyone else first.
A veteran.
A senior hoping to safely age in place.
Someone facing financial hardship.
Someone living with accessibility challenges.
Or simply someone who's had an incredibly difficult season and could use a little hope.
If someone came to mind while reading this...
We'd love to hear their story.
Eligibility
✔ Nominees must live within approximately ~10 miles of Melrose, MA and be at least 18 years old
✔ The home must be owner-occupied (or have written permission from the homeowner).
✔ The recipient must be available for the renovation between November and April.
✔ The recipient must be willing to have their space photographed and filmed throughout the project.
✔ Have a bathroom that is structurally suitable for renovation
✔ Be willing to sign a standard project agreement before construction begins
Meet The Brands Who Made This Possible
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Eagle Hill Homes
FOUNDER
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Signature Hardware
PLUMBING, HARDWARE & VANITY DONATION
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Tile Bar
BATHROOM TILE
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Visual Comfort
SCONCE LIGHTING
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Wizard of Boston Tile
ALL PREP WORK AND TILE LABOR
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Koopman Lumber & Hardware
LUMBER & BUILDING MATERIALS
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Top Quality Services
ALL PAINTING LABOR , PREP AND MATERIAL
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Bruno Brothers
ALL ROUGH AND FINISH PLUMBING WORK, LABOR & MATERIAL.
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Mauriz Electrical
ALL ELECTRICAL ROUGH AND FINISH WORK. LABOR AND MATERIAL
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J.Jireh Plastering
ALL PLASTERING LABOR AND MATERIAL
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Motif Media
PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO EDITING SERVICES
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Cole Law Partners
LEGAL EXPERTISE TO PREPARE THE PROJECT AGREEMENT
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Alexa Baker PR
PR EFFORTS THROUGHOUT THE CAMPAIGN
Building Better Days Nomination
Submitting a nomination is simple.
Complete the form
Tell us their/ your story.
Like & Share this post on Instagram - Not required but strongly encouraged
Follow @EagleHillHomes & community partners on Instagram - Not required but strongly encouraged :)
@signaturehw
@tilebar
@visualcomfort
@koopman_lumber
@wizardofboston
@brunobrotherscorp
@maurizelectric
@topqualityservicesinc_
@motifmediaco
@jjirehplastering
@alexabakerpublicrelations
@colelawpartners
If we’d like to learn more, we may reach out to schedule a short video call before making our final decision.
NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN FROM AUGUST 6th - AUGUST 28th at 8PM.
Help Us Spread The Word!
Have social media? We'd love your help!
One of the goals of Building Better Days is to shine a light on the incredible local businesses making this renovation possible. If you're active on social media, we'd be so grateful if you would:
Follow @EagleHillHomes & amazing community partners
Share the Building Better Days campaign with your friends and family
Tag someone who may know a deserving family
Sharing the campaign helps us reach more deserving families and supports the local businesses that made this initiative possible.
FAQs
Who can be nominated?
Anyone who lives within Eagle Hill Homes' primary service area (generally within 10 miles of Melrose, MA) and owns the home where the renovation would take place, or has written permission from the homeowner. We're looking for individuals or families whose lives could be meaningfully improved by a professionally renovated bathroom.
Not sure if you fall within our service area? We'd still love to hear your story. Go ahead and submit your nomination—we'll review every application individually and let you know if it's a project we're able to consider.
Can I nominate myself?
Absolutely. Whether you're submitting your own story or nominating someone you care about, we'd love to hear from you.
Who are you hoping to help?
There isn't one "perfect" recipient.
We're hoping to find someone whose life could truly be changed by this renovation. That might be someone facing a serious illness, living with mobility challenges, caring for a loved one, experiencing financial hardship, aging in place, or simply going through a difficult season in life.
How is the recipient selected?
Every nomination is reviewed privately by our team at Eagle Hill Homes.
We'll thoughtfully consider each story, the potential impact of the renovation, project feasibility, and the family's circumstances before selecting one recipient. This is not a public vote or popularity contest.
Can I Submit More Than One Nomination?
Yes! If you know more than one individual or family who you believe could benefit from Building Better Days, you're welcome to submit multiple nominations.
We simply ask that you don't submit the same nomination more than once. One thoughtful submission per nominee is all that's needed.
If others know and care about that same individual or family, we absolutely welcome them to submit their own nomination as well. Hearing different perspectives often gives us a fuller picture of how this renovation could make a meaningful impact.
What happens after I submit a nomination?
Our goal is to review nominations throughout September and announce the recipient in late September or early October.
The renovation is expected to take place sometime between November and April, allowing us to work around the recipient family's schedule and needs.
Will the renovation be filmed and photographed?
Yes.
Building Better Days is built around sharing stories of hope and community.
This allows us to celebrate their story, recognize our generous Community Partners, and inspire Building Better Days for years to come.
Can I help even if I'm not nominating someone?
Absolutely!
One of the best ways to support Building Better Days is by sharing the campaign with friends and family, following our journey on Instagram, and helping us spread the word.
If you're a local business interested in becoming a Community Partner, we'd love to hear from you.
What if I don’t have a photo of the bathroom?
That's okay!
Photos help us better understand the space, but we know they aren't always available. We encourage you to submit your nomination anyway, and we'll reach out if we need additional information.
Do I have to share/ follow on social media?
No. We know not everyone has or uses social media—and that's completely okay. But if you do, we'd be incredibly grateful if you'd help us spread the word.
Every like, follow, comment, and share helps us reach more deserving families while also supporting the incredible local businesses that have generously donated their time, products, and services to make Building Better Days possible.
It truly makes a world of difference.
Will I need to sign an agreement if selected?
Yes. Before construction begins, the selected recipient will be asked to sign a standard Project Agreement with Eagle Hill Homes. This agreement will outline the scope of work, project timeline, responsibilities, photography and video permissions, and other important details so everyone has a clear understanding of the renovation process.
How long are nominations open for?
Nominations are open from August 6, 2026 to August 28, 2026 at 8PM.