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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.

By myersconstruc|October 7th, 2009|Categories: Green, Myers Constructs Applauds|Tags: PennFuture, Philadelphia, recycling, stuff, waste|

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. […]

By myersconstruc|October 6th, 2009|Categories: About Building, About Design, Why We Do It That Way|Tags: code, design build, permits, professional, remodeling experts|

Myers Constructs Winterization Tips on Mom’s Like Me!

Winter Tips

By myersconstruc|October 6th, 2009|Categories: Green|Tags: energy efficiency, Green, it's all about us, remodeling experts, Winter|

Thermal Fins and What They Look Like

Explanation of a thermal fin and why you need radiation breaks in buildings: link.

By myersconstruc|September 30th, 2009|Categories: Green|Tags: design, energy efficiency, Green, Sustainability|

Why Some Porches Work and Others Don’t

For porches that work, read this.

By myersconstruc|September 30th, 2009|Categories: About Design|Tags: design, planning, space|

Why Truly Custom Cabinets Are Better Than Stock

A truly custom hpl cabinet unit or series of units can be created to any size, proportion, in any wood species or color. Functions such as drawer and cabinet types can also be made to order. Additionally, inserts such as pull out racks for appliances, or recycling among other options can be specified. True custom or ‘bespoke” cabinets are expensive. The average cabinet package will start at around $35,000 and it goes up from there. […]