Center City Trinity: Small Space Expert Design Solutions
With the advent of the tiny house and sustainability movements, and the popularity of books like Marie Kondo’s "The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and[...]
Sustainable Choices: Critical to Our Collective Futures
Part I in a Series on Adaptive Reuse, the basis of an upcoming presentation by Tamara Myers at the 2016 Las Vegas NKBA Kitchen and Bath Industry Show and NAHB[...]
What’s Old Is New Again — and Better Than Ever
We have spent decades becoming experts at breathing new life into old structures throughout the Greater Philadelphia region. And now Tamara is busy preparing a presentation on this topic —[...]
Adding a Shed: The New “It” Project
Building a shed at our home has been on our “Honey Do List” for some time now, so we were happy when we were able to find some time last[...]
Your Home: Playing It Cool When Temperatures Rise
Older homes tend to get a bad rap for being energy inefficient, but the truth is, many older homes have built-in energy-saving systems that homeowners can use to their advantage,[...]
Renovation Challenge: Flood Zone
We recently received a call from a homeowner in an area of metro Philadelphia that is a notorious flood zone. In fact, this property owner told us his Schuylkill River[...]
Want to Boost Your Home’s “Warm & Dry” Factor? Think Windows and Doors
This week, we are replacing several outdated, leaky windows and doors for a local artist who lives and works in a carriage house in Philadelphia's Callowhill neighborhood. We are installing[...]
Invest and Enjoy: A New Perspective on Home Ownership
I recently spoke with one of my realtors, Janice Manzi, at Elfant Wissahickon. We were discussing our shared experiences with home renovations, and buying and selling homes. Janice shared[...]
The Price of Home Renovation: What People Are Spending
More and more, we see homeowners who are investing in their homes because they plan to stay there for the long haul. They want to enjoy living in their homes[...]
Fireplace Season Begins — Are You Prepared?
Chilly evenings call for cozy fires. It's just that simple. Is your fireplace in good working order? Do you have a supply of seasoned firewood in place? This is a[...]
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