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Check out what’s happening with Myers Constructs as well as the latest news and trends in home renovation.
Natl. Academy of Science Says Our Current Energy Economy Has $120 Billion in “Externalized” Costs
Ars Technica has a brief article on the NAS report, which was requested by Congress. Externalized costs are those not charged to producers or consumers, but which must be absorbed by society as a whole. A very good example is the damage to subterranean acquifers in West Virginia done by mountaintop removal coal mining. Rent the film "Burning the Future" for details. We need to move to microgrids. See my post on feeder tariffs below.
Think You Need an Addition? Think Again.
We often receive phone calls from folks who think they need us to build them an addition for their home. I wanted to share my perspective as a design/build remodeler with you about this: you shouldn’t build that addition before you maximize the space you already have! Now don’t get me wrong. We like nothing better than to build stuff. The bigger the home-remodeling project, the better! […]
After & Before – Chairs
Here are two chairs I recently had reupholstered for use in my sunny living room. I got the two tatty blue, but underneath it all, very good chairs from my neighbors who were moving to Florida. You can see that these were from the 1970's. The fabric was a faded indigo velvet. We kept the welts and general tailored look but deleted the skirt. I'm delighted with the results.
Aging In Place
Aging in place. That’s a heavy phrase. But the fact is that many of the people I know are thinking about either their parents or themselves aging. Some folks have moved from thinking about aging to actually feeling it! While most of us aim to stay healthy, eventually some physical limitations begin to affect our quality of life. For me it became ‘real” when losing weight became harder, and I got my first progressive eyeglasses. Ouch! How’d THAT happen? […]
The Great Tree Giveaway Continues
Don't forget: sign a construction contract for at least $30,000 of work this year, and we'll work with Schechtman Tree Care, LLC to provide you with a healthy young tree from Schechtman's existing stock. Contact us for details.
Welcome! A Great Entryway We Helped Create
Here is an example of a great entryway we helped create. This used to be an open breezeway, unsuited for four season use. Now its a warm welcoming entryway with radiant heat in the slate flooring. These doors let in a lot of light but are super insulated. A new life for your space. A better life for you.
Recycling Our Stuff
Here in metro Philadelphia there's a great resource for all the recycling news from our pals at Recycle Now. You can find out what and where to take your hazardous waste, keep up with the latest legislation, and even catch some of the video clips from Free Range Studios on "The Story of Stuff". Check it out at recyclenowphiladelphia.org/rnp_resources.html.
Permits: One Way to Know You’ve Hired a Pro Remodeler
We are all tempted to purchase services and product based on price. But what does fixating on price vs value get you? Or NOT get you? Here is a story I hope will highlight what I mean by value from the perspective of permits on a project. […]
Thermal Fins and What They Look Like
Explanation of a thermal fin and why you need radiation breaks in buildings: link.
