If you absolutely love movies, or hate even going to the movie theater, adding a home theater might be a perfect addition to your home. You'll have a great space to be able kick to back with family and friends to watch the next big blockbuster or an old classic. Home theaters can be top of the line, budget friendly,and everything in-between. Whether you spend a little or a lot, a home … [Read more...]
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 of the simplest ways to organize your laundry room is to add some shelves and … [Read more...]
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 a big problem. There are also certain home improvements that are best done during the … [Read more...]
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, it was the place for immigrants from German speaking European countries to … [Read more...]
Designing Your Bathroom Based on Size
There’s more to designing a bathroom than just putting everything wherever. When designing a bathroom, there are many things to consider. The biggest thing that will change the design is the size of the bathroom you're working with. Whether it’s a large bathroom or small, there are great ways to design that make an open, beautiful space. Considerations It is important to think about function … [Read more...]
Material Differences of Cabinets
There are many decisions you’ll be making when remodeling your kitchen. The most important is what kitchen cabinets to buy. But not all cabinets are created equally; there are material differences for cabinets that greatly affect the longevity and durability of your cabinets. Wood The highest quality cabinets are made of solid wood. There are many options for which type of wood to choose … [Read more...]
Condensation Resistance, When Is It Important?
What is Condensation Resistance and when is it important? Condensation forms on a window when the pane temperature is lower than the dew point of the air outside, more often when indoors has a higher humidity. Condensation is not always a problem to consider though. This is true for those who live in arid places such as Arizona, but for most other states, this is something to consider when looking … [Read more...]
The Interesting History of Drywall
The world of construction has gone through many changes through the millenniums. The history of drywall has it's beginnings from over 100 years ago. We have used plaster walls for thousands of years and when drywall came around, it was not a popular choice. But why do we use drywall today? During and after WWII, the use of this newer product started to take hold in the United States. Plaster … [Read more...]
Kitchen Remodel & Garage Addition
Recently, Shakespeare Home Improvement Co. finished up a kitchen remodel and garage addition for a new customer. We removed the original garage, making it the new mudroom and garage addition. Additionally, we remodeled the kitchen with custom-made StarMark Cabinetry, which is right off of the new mudroom. Our team, working along with the homeowners, were able to create an open, bright, and … [Read more...]
Buying American Made Products
We have been hearing over the years that we should be buying American made products rather than those made in other countries. So why all the hubbub regarding this issue? It’s not just simply about nationalism, but there are real reasons that benefit everyone in the U.S.A. These reasons include economical and ecological. Economical The most obvious part of buying American made products relates to … [Read more...]