The day has finally come — your kids have flown the coop and you have the house all to yourselves. Whether you have been dreading this day or not, becoming empty nesters means that for once, your home is all about you! It’s time to give your home an update, tailoring the empty spaces to…
Empty Nester? A Guide Remodeling Your Newly-Gained Space
How Will My New Home Addition Affect My Taxes?
Tax breaks can be one of the most exciting phrases you hear during tax season. Anything that can decrease the amount of taxes you owe means more money in your pocket! So, finding tax credits can feel like Christmas in April. While many homeowners know about the deductions they can take as a homeowner, many…
Designing a Home Remodel for Parents Who Choose “Aging In Place”
As parents age, it’s nice to have them close by. Often times, this means moving them directly into your home so they can “age in place”, or live where they wish as long as they can as they age. But with that transition comes the need for change — a change in your home design…
A Guide to Understanding the Best Ways to Finance Your Home Addition
When you love your home but you need more space, you build an addition. It’s as simple as that. Or is it? While building a home addition is an exciting process, it can also be an expensive one. So how can you pay for the space you need? As a local Pittsburgh additions contractor, we…
How a Home Renovation Affects Your Homeowners Insurance
What could be better than updating your home? Picking out granite, installing hardwood floors, creating an open floor plan, building an addition— all of these changes can turn your home into a dream. They can also increase the value of your home, which is an added bonus. But did you know that home renovations and…
Biggest Problems Homeowners Face During Renovations and What to Do About Them
Updating. This is an exciting word for most homeowners. Ushering your home into the 21st century is both thrilling and rewarding. But with renovation ups can come the downs. Updating is more than adding new subway tile or installing hardwood floors. A true transformation can include tearing down walls, ripping out cabinets, or moving electrical…