Avoid Home Improvement Scams – 3 Signs of a Reputable Contractor
Tuesday, 01 March 2016
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
- Published in Home Improvement, Home Renovation, Philadelphia, Truth & Lies
Small Kitchen Remodel – 3 Ways to Make More Space
Wednesday, 24 February 2016
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
- Published in Kitchen Remodeling, Philadelphia, Remodeling
Family Room Remodeling – 5 Fun Family Room Features
Monday, 15 February 2016
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
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Basement Remodeling – 4 Popular Basement Finishing Ideas
Tuesday, 09 February 2016
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,
- Published in Basement Remodeling, Home Improvement, Home Renovation, Philadelphia, Trends
Popular Home Features – 6 Remodeling Buzzwords for 2016
Monday, 01 February 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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Smart Philadelphia Remodeling – Benefits of Attic Insulation
Tuesday, 26 January 2016
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
Monday, 18 January 2016
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
- Published in Home Improvement, Home Renovation, Philadelphia, Remodeling
Smart Remodeling – 3 Remodeling Trends That Will Last
Tuesday, 12 January 2016
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
- Published in Home Improvement, Home Renovation, Philadelphia, Remodeling, Trends
Winter Checklist 2016 – 10 Ways to Prepare Your Home for Winter
Monday, 04 January 2016
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
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Remodel – Top 8 Reasons why to Remodel Your Home
Tuesday, 29 December 2015
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
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DIY Home Improvement Disasters – 5 Biggest DIY Regrets
Tuesday, 22 December 2015
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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Green Remodeling – 3 Eco-Friendly Upgrades For 2016
Tuesday, 15 December 2015
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
- Published in Home Renovation, Philadelphia, Remodeling, Trends
Reality-TV Show – 4 Things They Get Wrong
Tuesday, 08 December 2015
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
- Published in Philadelphia, Remodeling, Truth & Lies
Kitchen Remodeling – 6 Do’s and Don’ts When Choosing Materials
Tuesday, 01 December 2015
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,
- Published in Home Improvement, Home Renovation, Kitchen Remodeling, Philadelphia, Truth & Lies
Home Office Remodeling – 4 Essentials for a Functional, Beautiful Home Office
Tuesday, 24 November 2015
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
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Remodel or Relocate – 3 Questions To Ask Before Moving
Tuesday, 17 November 2015
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
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Creaky Floors, Squeaky Walls – What Do Creepy House Noises Mean?
Tuesday, 10 November 2015
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
- Published in Home Improvement, Home Renovation
Home Remodeling with Pets – 3 Ways to Make Your Home Pet Friendly
Tuesday, 03 November 2015
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
Tuesday, 27 October 2015
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
- Published in Bathroom Remodeling, Budget Friendly, Home Improvement, Home Renovation, Philadelphia, Remodeling
Energy-Efficient Window Installation – 4 Benefits of Installing New Windows
Tuesday, 20 October 2015
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
- Published in Exterior Remodeling, Home Improvement, Home Renovation, Philadelphia
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