In the Works: Closing Walls and Opening the Window to 2016
Last week, we received approval from our inspectors to close up the walls in Phase II of our Fairmount whole-home renovation project (see the finished kitchen here and the restored[...]
Beware the “Singular Specialty Expert”
My business partner and I attend a lot of events with other professionals in our industry. Recently, I was at a meeting where a very high-end HVAC contractor was boasting[...]
In the News, Part II
Myers Constructs is featured on Examiner.com today regarding making older homes more energy efficient. You can see the story here.
Q and A: Checking in With Myers Constructs
As the busy fall home-renovation season kicks off, Myers Constructs co-owner Diane Menke sits down for a chat about breaking traditional design build paradigms, finding paths for growth in a[...]
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[...]
Oh Baby, It’s Cold Outside
With temps hovering in the 30s all week -- and it's not even officially winter yet! -- you may be noticing drafty windows and inefficiencies in your heating system. If[...]
How To; Plumb, Level, Square
Here is an example of one way to get an old rolling floor level. This is a kitchen we are doing in Queen Village, an area of South Philadelphia. It's[...]
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[...]
Special Reasons to Think Windows and Doors!
Winter is right around the corner ... now is the time to think windows! In addition to energy tax credits that are currently in place, you can save up to[...]
The Heat Wave and Your Home
Temperatures of 100-plus degrees hit the Philadelphia area this week — and they’re only predicted to cool slightly in the days ahead. Not surprising for this region during the dog[...]
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