History of Insulation
Home’s way back when weren’t the comfy cozy places we have today. During Viking and Egyptian times, homes were made out of mud and other materials. For the Egyptians, mud bricks kept their homes cool during the day and warm at night. The vikings used mud and straw that was stuffed between wood building materials […]
How to Spruce Up Your Christmas Decorations
Christmas is a fun time of year; enjoying eggnog (or another holiday cocktail) with your family and friends and exchanging gifts. Maybe you’ve finally bought your own home or just feel like updating what you already have. Christmas decorations have come a long way from the dancing snowmen and bright red and green everything. Yea, […]
Custom Tile Shower- How it’s Done
At Shakespeare Home Improvement Co. we have our tile guy. He not only does tile floors, but also creates beautiful custom tile shower stalls for our various bathroom remodels. But how does it all get done? Well, the first step is to make sure the time and money is taken into account. Before you commit […]
Organizing Your Kid’s Bedroom
Kids are busy bees, running around having fun, getting school work done, and eating you out of house and home. So you have probably noticed that their rooms can get a little messy. Sure, you have chores for them including picking up their messes, but what can you do to keep everything contained? Good news! […]
Building Your Backyard Fire Pit
Photo by T.J. Breshears on Unsplash Tools and Materials: Shovel/trowel Wheelbarrow Hand tamper Mallet Level Stake(s) String Spray paint Measuring Tape Gravel Mortar or Masonry adhesive Pavers (preferably fire resistant) Fire brick Other Tools and Materials Our list above shows materials you would need for a simple fire pit. Depending on the shape and desired […]
Re-finishing Your Wooden Deck
When are you supposed to be re-finishing your wooden deck? You can expect to need to restain every two to five years. The biggest sign that you should break out your can of stain is when you notice that the wood is absorbing moisture rather than repelling. There are a few steps you will need […]
Summer Home Improvements
You may want to avoid the summer heat, but there are home improvements that are best done during this time of the year. Some of these home improvements can even be done from the comfort of your home, beating the worst heat of the day. Re-side your home Summer is a great time to re-side […]
Laundry Room Organization
Laundry rooms are one of the most frequented areas of your home. This means that you should be able to have a well organized space to store everything you need for all of your laundry needs. There are several organization solutions you can use to make laundry go that much smoother. Shelves & Cubbies One […]
Spring Home Improvements
Spring means you can finally get serious about some home improvements that you otherwise wouldn’t or couldn’t have done during the winter. Also, severe hot and cold weather is hard on your home. Therefore, it should be on your to-do’s to check for any damage so that it can be fixed before the damage becomes […]
Rustic Lancaster Home Decor
Lancaster, PA is known for its rolling hills and beautiful Amish farms. A part of this look involves a rustic farmhouse decor. If you are looking to transform your home into the quintessential Lancaster rustic home, then read on to see how. Lancaster County This county has a long history. Starting in the early 1700s, […]