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.[...]
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[...]
More Logical Storage: You Know You Need It
On every one of our renovation projects, we make sure to factor in lots of logical storage. Typically, people don't pay attention to closets and storage areas unless they're done[...]
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 —[...]
The Truck Tells the Whole Story
You can tell a lot about a craftsman by how he keeps his truck. At our Maryland Street project, the bank that owned the property before us had[...]
The Importance of Having a Plan
I’ve been speaking with some landscapers about creating a plan for our yard’s landscaping. I’m pretty sure my reaction to the process is a lot like most homeowners thinking about[...]
90% Done, 75% to Go!
When it comes to closing a renovation project, that old saying holds true: the devil is in the details. It’s a time when having logged your 10,000 hours counts, and[...]
We’re in The News!
Discussing modern day marketing and how we do it in : Remodeling Magazine We are moving to e marketing because it's more sustainable than snail mail. E marketing doesn't require[...]
Blogging and the Brand Connection
Our company has recently been exploring cross-blogging opportunities, and we’ve had some success doing so. In fact, just this morning, we sent off a draft of a blog we will[...]
What Can You Learn From a Brick?
The brick is an iconic building element to those of us who live on the East Coast, where old cities are built from millions and millions of red bricks.[...]
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