The Wrong Hanger and Why Remodeling Is Very Different Than New Construction
We are currently working on a split-level rancher in a friendly, quiet neighborhood in Northeast Philadelphia near Pennypack Park. This house was inherited by the current owner, who wants to[...]
Are You Emotionally Prepared for a Home Renovation?
Being on the brink of a new home improvement project is an exciting time of life. You've spent lots of time working with your design team to lay out plans[...]
New Year, New Home Resolutions
While you’re likely busy preparing for holiday celebrations, festive entertaining, and winter travel, this is also the perfect time to take a closer look at your home and plan for[...]
Behind the Scenes: What Our Customers Never See
Being a design build general contractor working any given day on a variety of projects throughout the Delaware Valley means that there's never a dull moment around here. Each day[...]
In the Works: Glenside Colonial Goes Art Deco
One of our clients recently purchased this lovely large brick Colonial in the quaint and eclectic Philadelphia suburb of Glenside. His goal is to restore the home in a way[...]
Holistic Renovation: A Look at the Whole-House Tune Up
When it comes to renovating a home, our solutions are truly always greater when we look at the sum of the individual parts. It allows us and the clients to[...]
Why Project Management Is Not a DIY Job
Substantial home renovation projects come with equally substantial price tags — think new kitchens and bathrooms, updated energy and heating systems, whole home renovations, and the like. These are complex[...]
Renovation Procrastination: Getting Ready to Be Ready to Begin
I sometimes tease when someone I know is obviously procrastinating. I say they are "getting ready to be ready to begin.” But teasing aside, many of us can use a[...]
What I Learned on My Summer Vacation Across the Pond
This week, I ran across a wonderful Remodelista article featuring an older Danish home restoration that included a stunning thatched roof. It caught my eye because I had just returned[...]
The “Spend Once” Approach: Quality Condo Solutions That Last
Over the years, we've worked on many Philadelphia condos in older historic buildings — and we find that many of our clients are drawn to them because they offer nice[...]