Bathroom Remodeling Myths vs. Facts

Bathroom Remodeling – Myths Vs. Facts

Now that winter’s behind us, hopefully you’re starting to think about plans for spring and summer. Is bathroom remodeling part of your plans? If so, you probably have some misconceptions related to the process and cost of bathroom remodeling. Lots of people do! If bathroom remodeling is on your list of things to do this
Remodeling Tax Credits

Save On Taxes – 3 Home Renovations With Tax Credits

We don’t mean to strike terror into your heart but…TAX SEASON IS HERE. Hopefully, you’ve been saving your receipts and paperwork so TurboTax will be a breeze this year. While looking over your finances, maybe you find yourself contemplating what kinds of home renovations you should undertake in the coming fiscal year. If you want
Common Home Improvement Mistakes

Repairs Gone Wrong – 5 Common Home Improvement Mistakes

You had the best intentions… but they amounted to the worst results. It’s a home repair gone terribly wrong. Don’t let this happen to you! From the Very Cool Guys (some Philadelphia contractors you should add to your phone’s contacts), here are five common home improvement mistakes and how to avoid them! Painting Your Exterior
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Avoid Home Improvement Scams – 3 Signs of a Reputable Contractor

If you’ve been keeping up with the news, you might have read last week about the home improvement contractor problem in New Jersey. According to the Associated Press, the state attorney general’s office issued violation notices against 223 home improvement contractors in 2015. The attorney general is seeking more than $2.56 million in penalties. That’s

Family Room Remodeling – 5 Fun Family Room Features

The couch and TV are no-brainers, but what if you want to add some extra fun to your family room remodel—without breaking your budget? You can. There are plenty of fun, inexpensive add-ons you can incorporate in just about any-sized family room to make it more exciting, useful, and personalized. Here are five fun family

Basement Remodeling – 4 Popular Basement Finishing Ideas

The cold weather’s here, the snowstorms have started, and we’re all spending most of our time indoors these days. Is it any wonder winter makes many homeowners wish they had more space? One of the most obvious ways to create more space in your home is to finish your basement. Instead of a cold, damp,
Popular Home Features

Popular Home Features – 6 Remodeling Buzzwords for 2016

At the start of a new year, it’s always a good idea to stop and review the home features most people want these days. After all, these are the very things that will get you a higher sale price if you ever decide to put your home on the market. If you’re looking to remodel
Benefits of Attic Insulation

Smart Philadelphia Remodeling – Benefits of Attic Insulation

As you may know from past blog posts, we pay attention to the “Cost Vs. Value” Report issued each year by Remodeling. To create this report, a team collects data from across the country to determine which remodeling projects bring back the greatest return on investment in every region. You can specify your location down
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Work From Home – 5 Reasons to Build a Home Office

It seems like a dream come true, but working from home is a reality for a growing portion of Americans. By one estimate, telecommuting has risen 79 percent between 2005 and 2012, and now accounts for about 3 million workers. That’s not including those considered “self-employed,” which would up the percentage to 30 percent of
Smart Remodeling Trends

Smart Remodeling – 3 Remodeling Trends That Will Last

When it comes to remodeling, you always want to make sure you’re doing something that’s more than just trendy. Sure, hardwood floors dark as espresso are in this year, but does that mean they’ll be in five years from now? Are you investing in something that will stand the test of time? These are important
Prepare your home for winter

Winter Checklist 2016 – 10 Ways to Prepare Your Home for Winter

We’ve gotten lucky so far this winter, with one of the mildest Decembers on record. But sooner or later, January is going to start feeling like January, and that means making sure your house is ready to endure the cold. If you’re wondering what you can do to prepare your home for winter, we’ve come
Reasons to Remodel

Remodel – Top 8 Reasons why to Remodel Your Home

It’s almost 2016! Hopefully, your New Year’s Resolution is in its final draft, and you’re making exciting remodel plans for the year to come. Maybe you’re considering making 2016 the year you finally remodel the kitchen – but you’re not sure it’s worth it. If you’re contemplating a kitchen remodel, take a look at this

DIY Home Improvement Disasters – 5 Biggest DIY Regrets

In our last blog, we talked about setting goals for the New Year. If one of your resolutions includes completing a DIY home improvement, you’ll want to read this blog before you start! As it turns out, a good chunk of DIY home improvement attempts end in regret. We’re drawing our information from Zillow Digs,
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Kitchen Remodeling – 6 Do’s and Don’ts When Choosing Materials

Confronted with limitless possibilities when kitchen remodeling, some homeowners don’t spend enough time thinking about materials. No material is inherently good or bad. Actually, they all bring their benefits and pitfalls to the table. It’s all about thinking in terms of daily application: Will this material hold up in the long haul in my kitchen,

Home Office Remodeling – 4 Essentials for a Functional, Beautiful Home Office

Working from home is all the rage, but it’s actually really hard to do if without a great home office. The kitchen table just doesn’t cut it for extended productivity, nor does the living room couch. If you’re going to work from home successfully, you need a home office whose sole function is getting things

Remodel or Relocate – 3 Questions To Ask Before Moving

You bought your first home a few years ago, and it’s been amazing so far. You’ve loved filling the place with furniture and décor, grown friendly with the neighbors, and finally have the garbage/recycling/street-cleaning routines down pat. But your family has grown since you’ve moved in, and you’re starting to feel like you’re bursting at

Creaky Floors, Squeaky Walls – What Do Creepy House Noises Mean?

Halloween is over, but that doesn’t mean bangs and creaks inside your house don’t still give you the creeps. It’s not a poltergeist (at least, most likely not). Houses old and new are full of noises that arise from a number of causes, some harmless and others requiring a fix. This blog from the Very

Home Remodeling with Pets – 3 Ways to Make Your Home Pet Friendly

Without a doubt, we are a nation of pet lovers! The home improvement site Houzz recently published a huge survey on pet ownership in the U.S., and their findings confirm that we’re all pretty much crazy about our dogs and cats. In fact, according to the survey, 22 percent of dog owners and 14 percent

High-Impact Home Improvements – 4 Fixes With Big Results

It’s a great year to tackle some home improvement projects! According to the Boston Herald, the remodeling industry is picking up speed in 2015. More and more homeowners are seeing the value in remaking their homes to meet their needs and reflect their personalities. If you’re thinking of fixing up your home but aren’t sure

Energy-Efficient Window Installation – 4 Benefits of Installing New Windows

Many people think autumn is the most beautiful time of the year, and there’s good reason for it. Leaves are turning, temperatures mild, and there’s nothing like spending a Saturday afternoon in an apple orchard. But what we’re often pushing to the backs of our minds is what’s on its way: winter. Howling winds and