Homes keep going up for tornado victims – Residents forming bonds with those building homes
Michael Bynum in front of his new house
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Michael Bynum will never forget the afternoon of June 1, when the house on Pennsylvania Avenue that he had shared with his dog literally blew away while he was inside. He vividly recalls that moment… On Tuesday, Bynum and Quincy builder Mark Giarusso looked at Bynum’s newly-arrived modular home where his home used to be before the tornado. As 22News has observed in several instances where the tornado destroyed homes, a strong bond has developed between the tornado victim and his builder. Giarrusso told 22News that helping Bynum is much more than just a job. “Just to put the pieces back, try and imagine everything wiped out, all your belongings, everything’s out of your house,” Giarrusso said. Bynam hopes to move into his home next month… he will always remember how terrible he felt when the tornado came down in his neighborhood, and how grateful he is to have survived.
By Sy Becker, WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate – Dec 20, 2011
Tornado Victim’s Home Is Delivered
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Michael Bynum is only a few weeks away from moving into his brand new three bedroom two bathroom completely energy efficient home. The hybrid modular home was lowered into place Tuesday. It’s all custom built and is exactly what Bynum wanted. Mark Giarrusso’s company Hybrid Build Home worked closely with Bynum on the specifications. The company is based just south of Boston, but Giarusso had to head west to help after seeing coverage of the tornado’s devastation. “When you have a secret you know you can do a house quickly you can build, how could you not come out and help out,” said Giarrusso. “Hearing his story just really motivated us all to pull together and pitch in and do what we could to get him the nicest possible house.”
By Mike LaCrosse, WGGB-Western Mass News – Dec 20, 2011
Testimonials
“We still love our home 7 years and 2 more kids later! The kids use the finished attic everyday as their playroom. The living room with double french pocket doors was designed around our piano and is the perfect size for entertaining. Our overnight guests love staying in the 1st floor guest suite with full bath.”
~ Needham Homeowner
“We loved working with Mark to plan our home. The process was really fun and we were able to design it just the way we wanted.”
~ Lexington Homeowners
“My child came home from school today and it was so neat to get him his snack and hang out with him around the peninsula. I was so happy! I LOVE MY BEDROOM! Yesterday morning I was lying on my bed, the sun was shining on my face and for a moment I felt like I was at a beach house. Tonight I was gazing at the stars through my skylight. Thank you so much! My son keeps thanking me over and over again and tells me how much he loves his room.”
~ Newton Homeowner
