Project Slideshow: Center City Kitchen Upgrade
With their five children grown and leaving the nest, our clients in this Center City rowhome are preparing for the next stage of their lives — and those plans include[...]
Updated Project Slideshow: East Falls Kitchen Renovation
This home is a lovely, large 1920s stone single in East Falls. The homeowners, who are now "empty nesters," asked us to renovate their large kitchen, laundry, and breakfast areas[...]
Myers Constructs: Community Outreach
Most people know Myers Constructs, Inc., as a source for complete design to build services for home projects, such as kitchens, baths, additions and whole-house renovations. But you may be[...]
When It Comes to Home Renovation, the Band-Aid Approach Just Won’t Do
When working on old houses, problems invariably arise. More often than not, they involve compromised systems in the home. Recently, for example, we worked on a very nice mid-century house,[...]
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 with[...]
A Few Thoughts on Brands and Quality
Over the weekend, I spent some time visiting with friends who had recently moved from Doylestown, Pa., into a newer home just north of Baltimore. Their new abode, which is[...]
Why Your Roof Leaks
Here is a great simple primer on roofing details that work and those that do not. As it is with many things, the KISS principle is usually best when we[...]
Don’t Need a Full Remodel? Consider a MiniMakeOver™
Most people call us for full-service kitchens, bathrooms, whole-house makeovers or additions. But what you may not realize is that we offer another option: the MiniMakeOver™. While these projects vary[...]
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[...]