A Trinity Renovation With Artistic Vision: The Kitchen — Part 1 in a Series
We recently took on an exciting whole-home renovation for this lovely historic Trinity in Center City Philadelphia. Originally built in the mid-1800s, the house footprint is just over 17’ x[...]
Renovation Procrastination: Getting Ready to Be Ready to Begin
I sometimes tease when someone I know is obviously procrastinating. I say they are "getting ready to be ready to begin.” But teasing aside, many of us can use a[...]
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[...]
Avoid These Remodeling Mistakes
We all make mistakes in life. Usually, they are minor, and we can move on with little damage to ourselves, our property and our loved ones. But renovation mistakes can[...]
A Visual Breakdown of Kitchen Renovation Costs
I asked Dana, who is very good with the computers, to give us a simple pie chart of one of our recent kitchen projects. Here you go: I wanted this[...]