There’s plenty of bathrooms in the Harrisburg area that have either NO vent fan or one that’s not hooked up to an outside exhaust hood. Many of the original homes in the area were of course built before we had such technology so the bathrooms had a window framed in. Not that it was a major factor to begin with because the majority of the bathrooms either had a claw foot bathtub or a regular cast … [Read more...] about Proper Ventilation will reduce Mold and Mildew in your Bathroom
A few tips on selecting Accessories and Decorating your New Bathroom
If you are contemplating remodeling your bathroom, or if the work is already finished, you may be stumbling with the final touches. There is a long list of points to consider, after all. The smallest things can make the biggest impact, so make sure you have a plan in mind before the work begins. Many of the bathrooms are small so the finishing touches will play an important … [Read more...] about A few tips on selecting Accessories and Decorating your New Bathroom
Hating Cancer One Step at a Time
Seems that cancer is something that too many people have in common and the hope finding a cure especially lies in the prayers and dreams by those directly affected. Thinking about this brings too many questions to the tip of my tongue whether it’d be Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Scleroderma, Multiple Sclerosis or any other disease/medical condition that totally sucks! When will doctors fix this? … [Read more...] about Hating Cancer One Step at a Time
Kill the mold by Cleaning your Silicone caulking
How to maintain Silicone Caulking in your Bathroom Remodeling your bathroom may come to the forefront in the near future to provide an overall improvement on the existing facility. If you’ve just purchased a home or have resided in your home for quite a few years you may take notice that caulking joints become dirty, moldy and hard to maintain. In these situations you may already have some … [Read more...] about Kill the mold by Cleaning your Silicone caulking
Contractor Licensing in Pennsylvania
Simple steps to ensure that a potential Contractor is licensed in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania A few years ago the Pennsylvania Attorney General implemented laws that would require all contractors doing more than $5,000.00 worth of business per year to register with the state and acquire a license to do business. Ultimately this will inform both the state and you, the consumer, that contractors … [Read more...] about Contractor Licensing in Pennsylvania
Walk In Bathtub Marketing: Discrimination at its Finest
Discrimination? What company would do that…? And against who? Well, maybe I shouldn't use such a harsh word like that but it seems that large companies are only marketing this product to Senior Citizen and severely disable individuals but what about the younger crowd? In the last few months, I've watched a handful of commercials on the local TV stations promoting walk in tubs to older folks. … [Read more...] about Walk In Bathtub Marketing: Discrimination at its Finest
Understanding Your Bathroom Remodeling Estimate
Homeowners are often taken aback when they are given an estimate to have a professional contractor remodel their home. Depending on the scope and scale of your particular project you could be looking at an estimate with costs of $10,000 - $100,000 or more. Some homeowners just aren't prepared for that kind of shock, and need to understand why it costs so much to remodel a home. It's not always … [Read more...] about Understanding Your Bathroom Remodeling Estimate
What Will Your New Bathroom Cost To Build or Remodel?
How Much Does It Cost To Remodel or Build A Bathroom? Bathroom remodeling still remains one of the most popular home remodeling projects for Pennsylvania homeowners. As a professional remodeling contractor we speak with homeowners on a daily basis who want to remodel their bathroom and the number question we are always asked is to give a "ballpark" or "rough" estimate for the project … [Read more...] about What Will Your New Bathroom Cost To Build or Remodel?
Building a Niche Into Your Tile Shower
All of the starting thoughts of a tile shower can come easily but what is the design or look you want to capture? There's plenty of things that come to play especially when you get down to accessories like built in seats, niches, shaving niches, soap dishes or whatever else you can jamb pack in for your convenience. Planning a niche can be tough because taking tile trims into consideration … [Read more...] about Building a Niche Into Your Tile Shower
Assisting your Parents with Aging in Place
There’s plenty of things on this topic to become acquainted with and at some point, the younger generation is faced with aiding their parents to be more comfortable in their own home. Is that a hassle for you? Well, think about that for a minute… How many years did they spend raising you, changing your diapers, making sure your homework was done, paying for college and so forth… Now take a … [Read more...] about Assisting your Parents with Aging in Place