Taking steps to finish your basement into a living space requires consideration of your home and the space you’re converting. This includes making decisions based on what you want the space to be: an apartment, in-law quarters, entertainment, etc. The materials you buy will be based on what you are planning to convert to. For example, if you are converting your basement into a play area, it would … [Read more...]
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Tips and Benefits of Remodeling Your Kitchen
A kitchen remodel can provide many benefits that will not only increase the value of your home, but also create a space that is efficient and functional for all of your needs. Benefits There are many benefits that come from a kitchen remodel. Some of those benefits include, increased home value, higher selling potential, improved function, reduced energy costs, and more. … [Read more...]
An In-depth Look Into Switching to Energy-Efficient Windows
Why should you replace your old windows and opt for new, more expensive energy-efficient windows? There are many benefits that come from spending the extra money on replacement energy-efficient windows, including various forms of money-saving incentives. Choosing the Right Energy Efficient Window in Lancaster, PA There are a few things to consider during your hunt for the perfect … [Read more...]
Gardening Basics in Lancaster, PA- Get the Most Out of Your Newfound Green Thumb
Gardening. You’d think it’s simply just picking flowers out, sticking them randomly around the flowerbed, and throwing down plenty of mulch. The art of making a beautiful garden takes a lot of planning. Budgeting Before running off to your local nursery and buying every flower that catches your eye, make a budget. Plan out exactly how much you're willing to spend on your garden. It's also a good … [Read more...]
Memorial Day Fundraiser
Our Memorial Day Fundraiser benefiting the Lancaster County SPCA went great! We raised over $340 that will go directly to the Lancaster County SPCA to help provide much needed supplies, etc. Thank you to R H Cooper and Son Auto Sales & Service and The Complete Canine Center for partnering with us to bring this event to life. Thanks to the Landisville/Salunga community and to everyone who … [Read more...]
Food Donation Drop Location for Lancaster County Council of Churches
Shakespeare Home Improvement is now a donation drop location for the Lancaster County Council of Churches Food Bank! Please help us help them feed the hungry all across Lancaster County. The Council’s emergency food bank distributes food to low-income families, seniors, and home bound individuals with limited fixed income. About 20% of the people they feed are seniors and about 30% are … [Read more...]
Ideas for Adding a Laundry Mudroom Addition to your Lancaster, PA Home
Adding a first floor laundry room or adding a mudroom addition or a combination of the two is one of the fastest growing home improvements in the Lancaster County, PA area. There is often times an existing space that can be converted to bring this incredibly functional space to life. But even if this is not the case, adding an addition to the home to incorporate one or both of these spaces is … [Read more...]
Pros and Cons: To Build Out or To Build Up
There are really two options for adding an addition to your home: horizontally or vertically. Sometimes this is dictated by the purpose or intended usage of the addition – like kitchen additions will most likely invariably go out. It may also be governed by your lot layout with zoning restrictions, etc. But, there is usually more than one way to design an addition, so having an on-staff architect … [Read more...]
7 Signs Your Siding Needs to be Replaced
Possibly you’ve noticed that the exterior of your home is showing its age and maybe there is even evidence of wear and tear. Replacing your home’s siding may not be at the top of your to-do lists, but perhaps it should be – siding does wear out, crack, break, and just gets old and drab looking. Eventually it can begin to leak, and when that happens it may already be too late to prevent other … [Read more...]
Top 6 Reasons Why You Should Replace Your Home Windows
Many times replacement windows can go on the back burner when it comes to home improvement priorities. However, the importance of good quality, energy efficient windows is endless. Not only do windows help to maintain the energy efficiency of your home, they can also enhance the aesthetics of your home especially if your current windows are showing visual signs of their age. The benefits to … [Read more...]