August 5, 2020 10:53 pm
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When you’ve got an extra room in your home, the possibilities are endless. While many people would love to have extra space and know just how they’d put it to use, others struggle to decide what to do, considering the options range from offices to man caves and everything in between. If you’re building your own home and plan to have a bonus room or rooms, talk to your home building contractor in Pennsylvania about what you envision—they’ll be able to help you determine what kind of plumbing, electricity and other needs you’ll have to address during the building process....
July 17, 2020 10:36 pm
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Building a custom home is an exciting proposition. Finally, you get to choose exactly what you want, how you want it—and experience all the responsibility that implies. We all want to make the smartest choices that will provide enjoyment and a high return on our investment, but what are the best ways to increase your home’s value in Pennsylvania? We’ve assembled a list of our top ways to make sure you get the most bang for your buck: Kitchen and bathroom upgrades: We spend a great deal of our time in our kitchens and bathrooms, whether for utilitarian purposes or...
July 17, 2020 10:31 pm
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Picking out your home’s flooring is one of seemingly endless choices you have to make when building or renovating a home. Each flooring type comes with its own set of pros and cons in Pennsylvania, which tends to make the decision harder. Here’s a closer look at some of the benefits and drawbacks of the most popular flooring materials: Tile: Tile comes in a variety of styles and materials, including porcelain, stone, concrete and ceramic. It’s a nonporous and durable choice that comes in plenty of shapes, sizes, colors and designs. If you want a truly unique floor, particularly in...
June 10, 2020 3:09 pm
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Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re all spending a lot more time at home than usual, and will be for the foreseeable future, even after many of the stay-at-home orders start to relax. With all that time being spent at home, now’s as good a time as any to complete the remodeling projects you’ve been thinking about so you can get the most enjoyment possible out of your home relaxation. A basement remodel in Pennsylvania can be a great way to add usable space to your home and to create a spot where you can keep yourself entertained while public...
May 2, 2020 9:01 pm
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Spring cleaning is an annual tradition that gives homeowners the opportunity to cut down on clutter and get ready for the summer months. However, it can be challenging to decide where to start with spring cleaning. The good news is that it’s easy to tackle this project when you have the right spring cleanup checklist for the home in Pennsylvania. Keep reading for some helpful tips to ensure you get the most out of your cleaning this spring. It doesn’t have to take a lot of time or money to get your home looking its best. A few simple steps...
April 24, 2020 8:59 pm
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Now that the weather is finally starting to warm up, it’s a great time to think about how to improve the functionality, aesthetic appeal and livability of your outdoor spaces. There are lots of projects that can make a big difference in the appeal of your backyard while also making it more functional for you and your family. Keep reading for some ideas to make your backyard more appealing in Pennsylvania: Clean and organize your space: You don’t necessarily have to spend any money to get your backyard looking great. Some simple cleaning and organizing may be all it will...
April 16, 2020 4:26 pm
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Moving your base of living operations to the first floor, when you need to, may not always be possible. You may enjoy your current home design as it is, or have a floorplan that simply does not accommodate creating a suite that is handicap accessible on the first floor. In these instances, your best option is installing chair lifts, which are also called stair lifts. Stairs are very dangerous for the mobility impaired, but you cannot always remove them. Here are four good options for installing chair lifts that may work in your Pennsylvania home: Straight chair lifts: If your...
April 2, 2020 4:19 pm
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Specially adapted housing builders in Pennsylvania create accessible homes. Whether you suffered an injury in the line of duty or live with a permanent condition that compromises your mobility, we can add retrofits that make your home more accessible. This will help you thrive and live a more independent life. Here are five features we provide in our adapted homes: Wide doorways: Some doorways are not designed to accommodate people using mobility devices. Whether you use a wheelchair or walker, doorway width and the lip at the bottom of a doorway often prove to be a hindrance. We can widen...
