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Check out what’s happening with Myers Constructs as well as the latest news and trends in home renovation.
His and Hers Art Studio; Project Update
Now that the ice and snow have receded, lots of progress is happening at our His and Hers Art Studio Project. January was very tough on the masons who had to try to work between snow and ice storms creating new window and door openings, create new roof lines, and to shore up walls! Now that the masons have blocked everything out, the framers have been fast at work framing up roofing and setting the window and door framing. They've also begun framing the interior wall structure which will hold insulation and OSB for the final wall finish. The home owners will use this space as painting studios. So they will need to hang their canvases on the walls while they are working on them. It's very common for painters wot work on the walls and they typically prefer plywood or OSB to drywall which doesn't have much[...]
Home Maintenance Tip: Air Leaks
This is the best time of year to locate air leaks in your older home. You will know you have them if you can feel drafts, or if your heater is working too hard. Many people who live in older homes accept the discomfort of leaky windows and doors as "just the way it is" when, in reality, the fixes are very easy and inexpensive to make. Start by taking a quick tour of your house and identifying the leaks and cold rooms; make a list of those you find. The typical areas of air leaks are any penetration in the "skin" of your home. That could mean a window or door, or a pipe or wire penetrating your home's walls. Then, tackle your list one leak at a time to reduce energy use and heating/cooling bills and increase the comfort of your home. Often, simple chores like[...]
Punxsutawney Phil Predicts Spring’s Arrival!
Punxsutawney Phil info here predicted an early spring this morning ... that means it's a perfect time to start planning those home improvement plans you've been dreaming about all winter! Give us a call for help.
Myers Constructs In the News!
Check out Diane Menke, quoted here on on Daily5 Remodel, about her opinions of poorly built homes.
Phases of the Typical Home Interior Renovation
Design/Planning Phase – This is an often overlooked, but very important, phase of any home renovation or repair project. Even if your project is as simple as hanging a door or painting a room, you need to start with a plan if you want to stay focused, do a good job, and get the project done. With complicated projects like kitchens and baths, this is even more true. On many home shows, you’ll see designers and developers jump into a project with nothing more than a cabinet layout. They might walk around and talk about where they think they want some lights, doors and windows to go. That’s not a plan. It won’t tell the electrician or plumbers or carpenters where things are supposed to go, what is staying, and what is being demolished. You won’t know what the project will cost. Without a complete set of plans, you can’t[...]
Nice Tool Box!
This is the tool box one of our cabinet makers brought on the day he installed a beautiful his and hers office suite of custom furniture. I love to look at how craftsmen organize their tools.
Myers Constructs in the News
Look for articles featuring our projects in both Main Line Magazine and Philly Row Home on newsstands this month! We'll link to the stories when they're available online.
Renovation Diaries: Roxborough Art Studio
We’re in the middle of a really cool project for an artist couple in Roxborough: a his-and-hers art studio. When complete in Spring 2011, the interior finishes of this studio will make it feel very much like a work space. It will have plywood walls and floors, and simple heat and A/C, but lots and lots of great windows and skylights, big glazed doors, and a nice stucco exterior with a sunny yard and off-street parking. We will also retain many old features like the slate sidewalks. […]
Under Construction Now!
Now this is some impressive gingerbread construction! Image: REDPhotography
