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Check out what’s happening with Myers Constructs as well as the latest news and trends in home renovation.
Nice Review
There's a nice, positive new review on our Houzz page: http://www.houzz.com/browseReviews/myersconstructs/myers-constructs-inc
Design: A Pet Project
At Myers Constructs, we love animals of all kinds, and we enjoy when our designs benefit our customers' four-legged friends. As part of any design-to-build™ project we undertake, we spend some time in the beginning learning about our customers' goals and priorities, what problems will be solved with the renovation, and, of course, who will use the finished space. If our clients have pets, we want to know that information so we can keep it in mind from the outset and plan for it. In designing kitchens, for example, that can be as simple as making sure there's a place for the dog's food bowls to avoid being kicked, a place to store those big bags of food, the leash (and, these days, the dog's sweater!). Sometimes, we find that folks have gotten so used to working around their pet bowls that they don't even realize that they are in[...]
When the Designer Becomes the Customer
I am a design to build remodeler. That means that I renovate other people's homes for a living. But when it came time recently to start my own living room remodel, I started the process the same way most of our clients do: by looking at magazines, websites, and other sources of inspiration. I knew the direction I wanted to take with the room, but was having some trouble with furniture selection. Sorting through these resources helped to narrow down my choices and get a feel for some of the textures, styles, and options out there. After taking some measurements, I then had to choose a professional who would be the right fit for this project. While I had the advantage of being able to wear two hats — that of the homeowner and the designer of the space — I still knew I'd want to bring in a pro[...]
Social Icon Expansion
We've added Pinterest and Houzz icons to our navigation menu, adjacent to the existing Twitter and Facebook icons. Have at it, social network enthusiasts!
Tamara’s Thanksgiving Salad
Tamara's Thanksgiving salad:
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 to buying anything that is truly "custom made." Most of us don't hire tailors to make our suits, shirts, or dresses. We don't go to milliners. We don't have butchers who grind our beef to certain specifications. Even our most expensive cars are "off the rack" with limited options. How do these points apply to home renovations? The houses we work on are typically 50 to 100 years old and built by a developer who had his own ideas about how homeowners might actually want to live in them. At that time, labor and raw materials were also relatively inexpensive, so houses and other handmade things were comparatively cheaper to build and maintain. Times have changed! Labor is now very[...]
After the Storm: Ready to Help
We're back in the office today and hearing from many folks with houses and decks hit by fallen trees, as well as flooded finished basements, as a result of Hurricane Sandy. We've also spoken to others who had forgotten routine home-maintenance issues that raised their heads during the storm. Please be assured that we are here to help by providing a full array of storm repair services throughout Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, and Delaware Counties, as well as areas in NJ, including the shore points. Please call for information and assistance.
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 Hurricane Sandy by stocking up on nonperishables, batteries, propane, generators, and the like. And while most local schools and many workplaces have closed today, you are likely spending this time ensuring the security of your home and your family. We hope each of you safely rode out the storm. And rest assured that, if your home sustained any damage as a result of the high winds and flooding, you can count on us for help with all of your repair needs.
We’re Simplifying and Streamlining the Website
We're making some changes to the organization of our website, to streamline and simplify our content, and make things a little more uniform. You may notice some minor disruptions as such things as menus change, but we think you'll enjoy the result.
New In-Progress Slideshow Images
If you like the in-progress slideshows, we've added new images to each of the current ones. Enjoy.
