Remodeling Statistics

Home Improvement Month – 3 Surprising Remodeling Statistics

Did you know May is National Home Improvement Month? It’s true. The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) spends the month celebrating the tradition of home improvements that usually take place in the spring. In celebration of National Home Improvement Month, we’re got five surprising remodeling statistics that might inspire you to start drafting
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Remodeling Remorse – 3 Ways to Avoid Remodeling Regrets

When you’re doing something as big and exciting as remodeling, you want to make sure you don’t regret your decisions. After all, not only are you making a big investment; you’re going to live with your remodel day in and day out. Thankfully, there are some sure steps you can take to avoid remodeling remorse.
Value-based Philadelphia Remodeling Options

Bang for Your Buck – 3 Value-Based Remodeling Options

We’re always looking to help our clients stick to their budgets, but we also want to ensure they achieve their dreams for their homes. Even if your budget doesn’t allow for a large-scale project, there are plenty of smaller-scale options you can choose instead. In this blog, check out three examples of value-based remodeling projects
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Remodeling – 5 Qualities of an Amazing Remodeling Project

When it comes to home remodeling, the differences between an amateur job and an amazing one are vast. While it can be tempting to choose the cheapest contractor around to save money—or take on the project yourself—the fact is your project could be missing some key qualities if you do. So, what constitutes an amazing

Home Theater Remodeling – 3 Reasons to Build Your Dream Space

Think of how much you’ll save on movie tickets with a home theater of your own! Not to mention the parties you can throw for your family and friends. And you can screen the latest season of your Netflix obsession in epic proportions. We have even more reasons it’s time to build your dream home
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
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

Small Kitchen Remodel – 3 Ways to Make More Space

Times have been tight in the last few years, with many families opting to stay in smaller homes rather than move to larger, more expensive ones – even when they could use the extra space. As a result, many homeowners find themselves with too little space in one of the most important rooms in the

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
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
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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
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,
Green Remodeling

Green Remodeling – 3 Eco-Friendly Upgrades For 2016

It’s always good to set goals, and what better time than the start of a new year? Maybe you’re thinking of getting a gym membership, or reading more, or learning a new language. Following through to your goals could surely make those around you green with envy! Or maybe, like many homeowners, you hope to
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Reality-TV Show – 4 Things They Get Wrong

In the last decade, the reality-TV show about home remodeling has exploded in popularity. If you enjoy that kind of show, you have plenty to choose from: House Hunters, This Old House, Rehab Addict, American Dream Builders, and the list goes on! Like any reality-TV show, the word “reality” gets blurred by the need to

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

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

Empty Nest Remodeling – Remodeling After Kids Move Out

Congratulations! You’ve launched your kids into the world, and now they’re clearing out of the home and getting their own places. The only question is, what will you do with all the extra space? While some empty-nesters opt to keep bedrooms the same for when kids visit, others have been waiting for years to do