Cape Cod houses pose a great opportunity for modern-day home addition projects. Although their existing layout can pose challenges, there are several solutions that work well and that our Action Builders design-build team often recommend for Cape Cod home renovations in the Pittsburgh area. These innovative ideas are budget conscious and yet provide sound structural…
Category: Home Remodeling in Pittsburgh
7 Secrets to an Easy & Enjoyable Design-Build Renovation Process
The best part of a home remodel is the end result. You get to watch the house you love transform into the home of your dream. However, the process can be filled with ups and downs. You begin with excitement, an eagerness to see the project start. But that excitement can quickly turn into stress…
6 Reasons to Hire a Design-Build Contractor for Your Sewickley Home Remodel
When it comes time to renovate your Sewickley home, you have a variety of options. You can opt to follow the design-bid-build route, hiring a designer and a builder in order to complete the project; you can DIY your renovation (which we do not recommend); or you can choose to hire a design-build contractor. No…
Empty Nester? A Guide To Remodeling Your Newly-Gained Space
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…
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…