Myers Constructs, Inc.

Bathrooms: What’s In

Webmistress — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:26:43 +0000

We often hear from clients who are in need of help with maintaining and upgrading older, outdated bathrooms. In fact, we are currently working on one such project in a historic home in Center City Philadelphia. Recently, we’ve seen a surge in demand for bathroom elements that include the following:

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Our Main Line Kitchen Project Featured on The House Counselor

Webmistress — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:23:13 +0000

This week, we are excited to have one of our recent kitchen projects featured on HGTV Remodels’ blog, The House Counselor with Laurie March. The project, pictured here, is a big-feature, yet modestly sized, modern chef’s kitchen created for a cottage-style home in Narberth. Here is an [...]

New Life for a Historic Master Bath

Webmistress — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:42:46 +0000

This week, we are starting demolition on the master bathroom of a small early-1800s house on a charming, tree-lined street in Philadelphia.

The homeowner is a returning customer whose kitchen we tuned up years ago. His existing master bathroom includes an array of mismatched items, including a gray toilet, a white sink in [...]

Uncovering the Magic in Your Home

Webmistress — Fri, 03 May 2013 12:19:27 +0000

We often talk to new clients who come to the table with ideas about all kinds of “stuff” they want to buy and install in their homes. While this is a perfectly natural place for most people to start their renovation process, our job is to get them to back up a little [...]

A New Life for Your Space. A Better Life for You.

Webmistress — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:57:27 +0000

Since the 1990s, Myers Constructs has been satisfying homeowner needs for improved living spaces. We find that these same happy homeowners have called us again and again when they need more work done, or when they move on to their next homes. Past customers also often pass our name on to friends neighbors and [...]

Do I Need to Move Out During My Home Renovation?

Webmistress — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:18:43 +0000

(Part 3 in a series that examines our remodeling customers’ most frequently asked questions.)

Our design build company has been providing high quality kitchen, bathroom and whole house renovations to fine homes in the greater Philadelphia area for more than 20 years. We find that many homeowner questions repeat, and this is a common [...]

Spring “To Do” List: Projects Big and Small

Webmistress — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:29:06 +0000

“Spring is the time of plans and projects.”

—Leo Tolstoy, Anna Karenina

With the first day of Spring (finally!) arriving this week, homeowners invariably turn their collective thoughts to refreshing their homes and yards. Whether you are planning a full design build renovation of a kitchen or bathroom, or any of the [...]

How Long Will My Renovation Take?

Webmistress — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:16:42 +0000

While it is difficult to discuss how long a remodeling project will take without being specific about the type and scope of room being done, generally speaking, most of our projects take between two and five months from start to finish, with the average being three and a half months. We manage a number [...]

How Much Will My New Kitchen Cost?

Diane Menke — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:26:18 +0000

(Part 1 in a series that examines our customers’ most frequently asked questions.)

New clients often call us wanting to know what a new kitchen will cost them. The simple answer? Until we visit their home and find out what they want us to spec out for the project, we don’t know what the exact [...]

Personalized Renovation: Your Home Should Tell Your Story

Diane Menke — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:51:16 +0000

When we work with homeowners during the design phase of a home improvement project, we ask about them about how they live their lives and how they use their rooms. We inquire about their hobbies and the attributes of a home that are really important to them, and we actively listen to their answers. We [...]