The Mindset of Custom Renovation
The average first-time buyer of a custom home renovation typically has to adjust their expectations about some aspect of the process. Why is this true? Nowadays, most people aren't used[...]
Hurricane Sandy and Your Home
If you're like most people in the greater Philadelphia area — or the greater Northeast coast, for that matter — you spent the weekend gearing up for the arrival of[...]
New In-Progress Slideshow Images
If you like the in-progress slideshows, we've added new images to each of the current ones. Enjoy.
Sneak Peek: East Falls Kitchen Photo Shoot
Take a gander at this lovely image from a photo shoot conducted last week by Mark Gisi of Tabula Creative at one of our kitchen projects in East Falls: We[...]
Beware the “Singular Specialty Expert”
My business partner and I attend a lot of events with other professionals in our industry. Recently, I was at a meeting where a very high-end HVAC contractor was boasting[...]
Different Customers, Different Outcomes: The Value of a Streamlined Process
We recently received a phone call from a returning prospective client who had contacted us several months ago about doing a large kitchen/home remodel for her. At that time, we[...]
How To Find a Great Remodeler
Here is an account I just received from a new prospect when I asked him how he found us; "Was watching a remodeling show on television and they mentioned that[...]
When It Comes to Home Renovation, the Band-Aid Approach Just Won’t Do
When working on old houses, problems invariably arise. More often than not, they involve compromised systems in the home. Recently, for example, we worked on a very nice mid-century house,[...]
Invest and Enjoy: A New Perspective on Home Ownership
I recently spoke with one of my realtors, Janice Manzi, at Elfant Wissahickon. We were discussing our shared experiences with home renovations, and buying and selling homes. Janice shared with[...]
The Price of Home Renovation: What People Are Spending
More and more, we see homeowners who are investing in their homes because they plan to stay there for the long haul. They want to enjoy living in their homes[...]
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