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Check out what’s happening with Myers Constructs as well as the latest news and trends in home renovation.
Do it Yourself Disasters! Creepy Nail in Hand X-Ray!
Homeowner injuries from DIY accidents are up 50%. Most end up paying someone else to complete the project or correct their mistakes. Please call a professional, folks!
Learning More Stuff!
This Friday, Tamara will be back in school all day, attending a continuing-education workshop presented by the U.S. Green Building Council. The workshop, sponsored by the City of Philadelphia and hosted by the Delaware Valley Green Building Council, is titled “Green Building Design and Construction: The LEED Implementation Process. Everyone attending is asked to take public transport, but Tam will probably take in her "Beach Bicycle" with basket for carrying things.
Creating A Dreamy Design-Build Customer Relationship
There are a surprising number of similarities between life-partner relationships and contractor-client relationships. Both require good communication and problem-solving skills, and both can go off-track if not tended closely. When you add to the mix the fact that you work with both your life partner and your contractor at the same time, things can really get hairy. Read on for some tips on how to keep the love in this union and maintain a “dreamy” relationship with your design-build contractor. […]
Its heater season!
Lucy suggests you check your home's weather tightness. The dogs at our office enjoy their seat next to our office electric heater. We can help you be more comfortable and spend less money on heat and air conditioning at the same time. Call us to schedule an energy audit. Once we know what's happing in your home we can put together your energy efficiency plan.
Myers Construct, Inc. Interviewed and Featured in Guide to the Main Line.com Newsletter
Recently Russell Mahrt II from GuidetothetheMainLine.com interviewed our company for inclusion in his on line “neighborhood” called “Guide to the Main Line”. Here is his profile of our company in full. Enjoy! ———- Main Line Newsletter November 13, 2009 GuidetotheMainLine.com Guide to the Main Line Profile: Myers Constructs I was introduced to Myers Constructs Inc. by Megan Carr at Allied Mortgage Group (610-660-4710) in Bala Cynwyd. Megan is a top Main Line mortgage provider with wonderful mortgage products including home improvement loans. One of the more popular programs is a mortgage available for purchases or refinances where the home improvement costs are included in new loan. It is a great option for Realtors and home contractors and Megan had recently met with Myers Constructs. She liked the replica handbags very much. And she was impressed by the work they were doing and suggested that I should meet them. […]
The life cycles of homes
A nice read for home owners: link.
Those “Find a Contractor” Services
Here is a true story about those “Find a Contractor” services you see everywhere. We recently got a call from a nice woman in a split level house. She let us know she has asthma. Her house has forced air heat which is important to remember as you read further. A first floor toilet in this house overflowed, ruining some carpeting in the first floor den. The home owner’s handy-man removed that carpet and some damaged molding and then he noticed black colored mold on the drywall. […]
Tamara Myers Quoted in Lowes’ Piece on Green Flooring Trends
Yes, our own Tamara Myers. You can read the article here.
Exterior Design Details that Work, and Those That Don’t
At Myers Constructs, Inc., we see and work on all kinds of exterior renovation styles. We come in to make repairs or changes after something has worn out or failed. Seeing what failed is a great teacher. So, even on vacation, I am always on the lookout for evidence of what’s working or failing in the buildings I see. […]
Domestic Arts and Design-to-Build Construction – A Woman’s Perspective
I have to say, I’ve never understood why people buy residential remodeling projects from people who are not domestic. There are scores of contractors and builders in the business who can handle the technical aspects, the nuts and bolts, of home renovation – but it ends there. They don’t understand the finer points of home renovation, including how homeowner emotions are so closely tied to how a home looks, feels and operates. I like thinking of this as the “soft touch” aspect of the business. […]
