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Protect Your Home from the Elements with These Weatherization Projects

September 24, 2020 9:35 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Throughout the year, your home must bear the brunt of various weather conditions. From the extreme heat of the summer to the winter’s freezing temperatures, along with the high winds and precipitation associated with rainstorms and snowstorms, your house experiences a number of variables that affect how much you spend on energy every month. As one of the top-rated home builders in Pennsylvania, we commonly see homeowners ignoring the important weatherization tasks they need to complete to protect their homes from the elements. Doors and windows It’s not uncommon for people to call us with questions about weatherization, since we’re...


Upgrade Your Bathroom on a Budget

September 24, 2020 9:33 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

The condition of the bathrooms in your home impacts its overall functionality, its resale value and the amount of time it spends on the market when you’re trying to sell. Homebuyers want to see clean, fresh and updated bathrooms when they’re looking at available residences. Even if you’re on a tight budget, bathroom remodeling in Pennsylvania doesn’t have to break the bank. Inexpensive bathroom upgrades that transform the space When you decide to make significant changes, bathroom remodeling in Pennsylvania can quickly become a costly expense. However, there are inexpensive updates a contractor can make that will give your bathroom...


Why You Should Consider Using Design-Build Contractors vs. an Architect and General Contractor

August 5, 2020 10:54 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

When you’re building or renovating a home or commercial building, there are a lot of different aspects to consider, including who will draw up the plans and who will execute them. Working with a design-build contractor makes it possible for you to work with one contractor throughout the duration of the project, thus vastly simplifying the process. Here are the advantages of using a design-build firm in Pennsylvania: One contractor for the whole process: Working with multiple companies opens up a lot of room for error and miscommunication. Working with design-build contractors ensures that the people who design your home...


How to Utilize Your Bonus Room

August 5, 2020 10:53 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

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....


How to Increase Your Home’s Value

July 17, 2020 10:36 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

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...


Types of Flooring and Their Pros and Cons

July 17, 2020 10:31 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

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...


Get Your Basement Remodel Done During the COVID-19 Pandemic

June 10, 2020 3:09 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

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...


A Spring Cleanup Checklist for Your Home

May 2, 2020 9:01 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

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...