DIY? Better Think Twice
As a professional design build remodeler, I have seen a lot of do-it-yourselfers (DIY) over the years. In fact, when I was a little girl, I helped my dad,[...]
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[...]
Myers Constructs In the News!
Check out Diane Menke, quoted here on on Daily5 Remodel, about her opinions of poorly built homes.
Seen on Bells Mill Road This Morning….
The drivers were very courteous, and stopped to let the procession by:
Older Homes – More Energy Efficient Than You Think
Older homes tend to get a bad rap for being energy inefficient. The truth is, many older homes have built-in energy-efficient systems that a homeowner should learn to[...]
So Much Nicer than Vinyl Siding
I snapped these lovely examples of wooden siding in the Finger Lakes of NY this summer. You can't get these beautiful shadowlines in vinyl siding. Even in simple[...]
1960’s Ranch Update
We recently did a project for a couple with two young children who were looking to downsize from their old, Victorian Chestnut Hill home. They wanted to move[...]
Wants vs. Needs: A Look at Prioritizing Home Renovations
Our clients, Robin and James,* have lived in their large, 90-year-old stone single home for 20+ years. They are now in their 40s, and have raised two active boys. James[...]
A New Life for Their Space, A Better Life for Them
John and Judy* live in a three-story row home. They both commute to their city office jobs on bicycles. They bought their home when it was just the two of[...]
When It Comes to Older Homes, Small Is Not the New Big
In the world of new construction, the mantra is “small is the new big.” This means that people who are building new homes appear to be tired of —[...]
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