Finding the Magic in Your Home
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 Visual Breakdown of Kitchen Renovation Costs
I asked Dana, who is very good with the computers, to give us a simple pie chart of one of our recent kitchen projects. Here you go: I wanted this[...]
Luxe Details Make Even a Small Project Sing
This small master bath renovation that we've been working on is coming to a close, and the final “shiny bits ” are now going in. Along with the sleek chrome[...]
Late Summer Trip to the Stone Yard
Last week, I made a trip to the stone yard to pick up a couple of small, deluxe custom pieces for a bathroom we’re remodeling. One was a bathroom threshold[...]
Taking the Pain Out of Home Improvement
Embarking on a big home-improvement project can be daunting, especially if you’ve never done one before. The key to reducing the “pain” associated with major renovations is to get prepared[...]
New Space for Outdoor Enthusiasts: Adventure Rooms
Do you love spending time in the great outdoors? Are you more likely to hit the trails than the malls on the weekends? If so, then you probably understand the[...]
Time for a Home Checkup!
Just like you need to go to the dentist for regular routine maintenance, your home needs ongoing T.L.C. to keep it looking and feeling well. And just like delaying medical[...]
Saving Old Doors
These doors were first hung on this fine center city row house when Abraham Lincoln was president! The wonderful old masonry in front has been stuccoed over unfortunately,[...]
“Saving a Few Bucks” Can Cost You More
Over the course of many years in business, we’ve had many customers who look for ways to save money on their home-improvement projects. One way they attempt to do this[...]
What a Difference a Door Can Make
Many times, a small change to a home can make a huge improvement. In the case of this city home on a very old alley-sized street, we changed a whole[...]
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