Unsafe Decks: Things to Look For
I looked at a home for sale yesterday. The door to the deck off the kitchen was marked with a “Do Not Enter” sign, and “DANGER” was written large on[...]
How to Get Started in This Business
While walking to the Philadelphia Home Show, Tamara took me into the AIA building one block away on Arch St. to look at their bookstore. I was more[...]
Buying a Home? Don’t Forget to Factor in a Renovation Budget.
A couple of weeks ago, we blogged about our home-buyer consulting service, “Helpline for Home Buyers.” Yesterday, I got a call from a first-time home buyer who was[...]
A Site Built Cabinet
This is what one looks like before its installed. You can see the pink area of the kids bathroom where our crew will be installing it. The funny little shelves[...]
Tamara and Diane Will Be Attending the Philadelphia Home Show
The Philadelphia Home Show is coming to town. Every year, we take a look to see what's happening at our city's huge home show. It's right across the street from[...]
When It Comes to Interior Home Maintenance, There’s No Such Thing as a Free Pass
I’m always surprised when I see stuff in people’s homes that tells me they are not maintaining them. What’s most surprising is that, many times, they are very[...]
The Glam World of Property Development: Water Damage Woes
Part Two of an Occasional Series Water damage. While those two words can strike fear in the hearts of average homeowners, they can be a welcome message for property developers.[...]
The Glam World of Property Development: Wiring Nightmares
This is a short blog entry in a series we will be doing that highlights some of the things we encounter in our property-development business. Many people are interested in[...]
What is an Air Switch?
Here is a photo of an air switch kit. We use these all the time in our kitchens. These "air powered" switches use a puff of air to turn on[...]
Think You Have a No-Maintenance Exterior? Think Again
When I was a little girl, I helped my dad on hundreds of home projects. It’s on these home projects that I cut my teeth learning to work on houses.[...]
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