Ferris in Our Community You’ve heard us say that your home is where our heart is, and nothing could be more true. Our community is another place our hearts – and our hands are. We take pride in Delaware, and with offices both update and downstate, we’ve grown right along with our state over the […]
Lumber Costs Can Squeeze Your Budget
Lumber and Plywood Costs Have Increased by More Than 50%, Putting the Squeeze on Many Home Projects A squeeze isn’t always a hug and no one likes a hug more than we do. A nice, healthy squeeze just brings a smile to our faces. But the kind of squeeze we in the home renovation industry […]
Bathrooms – Making the Best of the Smallest Room in the House
Bathroom Remodeling Medicine. Ointments. Shampoo. Shaving cream. Razor blades. Perfumed soap. Not-perfumed soap. Bath towels, hand towels, washcloths. Cleaning products. Wound-care products. Facial creams and cosmetics. Hot water bottle and a heating pad. Six curling irons of various sizes. Combs and brushes. Bathtub toys. Oh, yes, a sink, toilet, and tub. Now how am I […]
The Secret Life Under Your Home’s Siding – What Lies Beneath
Vinyl Siding Problems? Does your vinyl siding put a pretty face on top of a body full of trouble? Have you ever wondered why you get that occasional leak or musty smell? There can be a lot about siding that you can’t see. Unless you were there when the house was built, chances are you […]
Your Home Is Where Our Heart Is
It comes down to this: No matter the size and scope of the job you entrust to us, our main focus is to work with you, do whatever it takes to help make your vision for your home a reality, and do a professional, high-quality job. Your home improvement is really all about you, and […]
Kitchen Cabinet Hacks to Ace Your Space
What’s old is new: the kitchen again is heart of the home. Your kitchen can be the gathering place that keeps the family close together by incorporating spaces for home schooling, remote work and household management, a dedicated coffee area, and an organizing landing zone for shoes and backpacks. Cabinetry Cabinet design is one of […]
Your Home Is A-Door-Able!
Your Home’s Front Door A welcoming entry door enhances curb appeal and increases your home’s value. But, there’s more to a door than meets the eye. Appearance is just one element to consider when choosing an exterior door. Durability, safety, and performance are just as important. Door Construction Materials In addition to looking mah-velous, your […]
Signs Your Attic is Under-Insulated
Proper insulation is key to maintaining a comfortable home that is free of outside noise, pests, drafts, and mold and mildew. If you’re experiencing strangely high energy bills and any of these other symptoms, it may be that your attic lacks adequate insulation. Attic Pest infestations Insulation, especially blown-in insulation like ProCat®, that seals small […]
Springtime Home Inspection in Delaware
Springtime Home Inspection Checklist Winter brings specific home maintenance challenges, but as the cold temperatures break, spring has its own maintenance checklist for those of us in the Delaware valley. Look at your home, inside and out. Now is the perfect time to inspect your home and take care of the following spring home maintenance […]
Blown-in vs. batt insulation – which is better?
Blown-in vs. batt insulation – which is better? If you’re thinking of installing new insulation to improve home energy efficiency, you’ve probably run into blown-in vs. batt insulation. These two types of insulation serve very different purposes and work best in different installations. Blown-In Insulation What is blown-in insulation? Blown-in insulation is exactly what it […]
