Ferris Home Improvements has always operated on the premise that a business is only as good as its employees. Our founder, Walter Ferris – you probably know him as Reds – has hand-picked the staff since our earliest days as a one-man shop back in 2004. Everyone on our team — now numbering 72 full-time […]
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Ten Things to Check Around Your Home Before Winter Sets In
Delaware Home Winter Checklist Like it or not, winter is right around the corner. Now is the time to prepare your home for the kind of weather most houses don’t like. Cold rain, strong wind, falling leaves, and freezing temperatures all make a home repair emergency possible. We recommend you take the time now to […]
Preparing Your Gutters for Fall
Are Your Gutters Ready For Fall? The oppressive August heat has given way to the magical Fall weather that gives many of us renewed interest in the outside of our homes. All the Fall flowers have arrived at the garden center, and we know it’s the best time to plant trees and shrubs. But before […]
Countertops – Choosing Beauty Doesn’t Mean High Maintenance
Countertops can be Easy Maintenance! Choosing beautiful countertops for your kitchen is one of the most exciting, fun, and perplexing decisions you’ll make. The colors! The veining! The durability! Finding out all the pros and cons and choosing from the multitude of variables could be a research project consuming weeks. Or, you could just ask […]
Ferris in Our Community!
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; 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 have […]
The Deck of Your Dreams
Building The The Deck of Your Dreams You got this, right? You have a nail gun, a circular saw, a hammer, a bunch of big, long nails and a YouTube video. You’ve got yourself a deck for sure. Not so fast, cowboy. There’s that pesky planning process to go through before you start so that […]
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 home’s 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. If you were there when the house was built, you don’t […]
Kitchen Cabinet Hacks to Ace Your Space
Top Kitchen Cabinet Hacks What’s old is new: the kitchen again is the heart of the home. Your kitchen can be the gathering place that keeps the family close together by incorporating spaces for homeschooling, remote work and household management, a dedicated coffee area, and an organizing landing zone for shoes and backpacks. Cabinetry Cabinet […]
