How to Turn Your Dark Lancaster Basement into a Bright Bonus Room in 2026
If you’ve ever wished your dark basement could feel more like the rest of your home, you’re not alone. Many Lancaster County homeowners see the potential beneath their feet. They just need a plan to transform that unused space into something bright, comfortable, and practical. With the right mix of design, lighting, and professional expertise, […]
Transform Your Basement: From Storage Space to Your Hang Out Haven
Right now, your basement is probably playing host to last year’s Christmas decorations, boxes you haven’t opened since you moved in, and that treadmill that’s become a very expensive clothes rack. The lighting is dim, the concrete floor is cold, and honestly, you only venture down there when absolutely necessary. But what if we told […]
Looking To Add Space? Consider Detached Garage Building Services
Maximize Your Space with a Detached Garage Addition At Shakespeare Home Improvement, we specialize in building high-quality detached garages tailored to your specific needs. Whether you’re looking for additional storage, an extra parking space, or even an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), our expert team is here to guide you through every step of the process. […]
Picking the Best Paint Colors for Your Home
Picking out paint colors for your home seems like an easy process until you go to the store and stare at the hundreds of colors available. Don’t worry, there are ways to help you pare down to just a dozen or so colors. These initial selections are a great start Sheen types To start, […]
The 9 Most Important Questions to Ask When Hiring a Contractor
1. How long have you worked in this industry? You want to hire someone who has plenty of experience dealing with issues that could arise in the world of construction. As well, knowing all the little parts of a project comes only from years of experience. They know all there is on permitting, necessary inspections, […]
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 […]