Design-Build Blog

In an urban area like Philadelphia, kitchen remodeling can be a real challenge. There are plenty of pitfalls, like the quirky nature of our aging housing stock and the complex permitting and inspections process.

For many years galley-style kitchens have been found on ships and trains, Philadelphia row houses, and in any home with limited space where constrained square footage necessitated an ultra-efficient use of workspace. 

Almost anyone who has a basement could be using it more effectively. Whether your basement is unfinished or does not meet your needs anymore, now is a great time to put that extra space to use.

We love to talk through pros and cons of pocket doors with clients because we often find that pocket door interest begins with an extreme. Some clients come to us with the idea of using pocket doors at every opportunity and others overlook the possibility entirely.

There are so many questions homeowners want to ask when they are contemplating a remodeling project. It can feel like an overload even before you pick out your faucets.

One of our projects was featured in a Philadelphia Inquirer article about laundry rooms. Stephanie Hoffmeier, our lead designer, offered her insights: “You can have fun in your laundry room,” Hoffmeier said.

A lack of personal protective equipment (PPE) threatens the safety of hospital and health care workers as the Covid-19 outbreak nears its peak later this month.

Local construction businesses have been particularly hard hit by Governor Wolf’s “stay-at-home” order issued in response to the Covid-19 public health crisis. 

No matter where you live around Philadelphia, remodeling your home is likely something that you’ll undertake at least once in your lifetime. 

Regardless of where you call home, my goal is to improve your remodeling success story by sharing information to help you make a better decision.