Most Lancaster County homes have one thing in common: an untapped opportunity right beneath the main floor. What’s often a dim, cluttered storage space could become a bright, comfortable extension of your living area, a true staycation-worthy retreat that adds value to your home. With a thoughtful basement remodeling plan, your lower level can evolve into anything from a cozy family movie room … [Read more...]
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, your basement can evolve from storage area to … [Read more...]
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 you that dingy storage space could become the family favorite … [Read more...]
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, you need to consider sheen types. Certain sheens are better in certain rooms; this is due to differences in … [Read more...]
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, and code compliance. Moreover, they will know to take necessary precautions to … [Read more...]
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 to keep drafts out and warmth from fires in. The Greeks were the first to use Asbestos … [Read more...]
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, those decorations are still fine, nostalgia is a great element to … [Read more...]
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! There are plenty of ways to add storage spaces, plus you can pick some of these items cheap. … [Read more...]
Building Your Backyard Fire Pit
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 aesthetics, you may need more … [Read more...]
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 your home. The weather is a little more predictable, so those afternoon spring rains will no longer keep … [Read more...]
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