Back in the 1970’s, when interest rates were 20% and prices rose daily across the essentials – food, gas, clothing – inflation was far and away the number one issue on the minds of Americans. While we’re not seeing this type of across-the-board inflation in 2021, there are areas of the economy where prices are […]
Category Archives: Remodeling
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Oct
Oct
If you live in a home that was built twenty or more years ago, chances are that at the top of your must-have list is a desire to open up the kitchen to an existing living or dining space. The days when kitchens were seen primarily as a utilitarian space are long gone. Today many […]
Virtually everyone who has ever contemplated remodeling or renovating their kitchen has the same question, “How much will this kitchen remodel cost?” Whether you live in New York City where a typical 950 square foot apartment condo can cost $1 million dollars, or Hershey, Pennsylvania where $1 million will be you a 5,000 square foot […]
John Petrie Interviews, Remodeling, Selecting a Kitchen Designer
8 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Remodeling Professional
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Sep
Sep
Media Planet offered me the opportunity to share my thoughts on the questions that a consumer should ask before hiring a remodeling professional. Here is my list for the 8 questions to ask before you sign on the bottom line. Who do I need to hire? Are you licensed? Are you insured? What do you […]
Appliances, Fixtures & Finishes, Planning, Remodeling Budget, Remodeling Cost, Selecting Cabinetry
3 Reasons to Invest in Kitchen Cabinetry Before Appliances or Finishes
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Apr
Apr
Over the course of 20 years, meeting with families who are looking to remodel their kitchen, I would guess nearly two-thirds start the conversation by sharing with me their must-have appliances and finishes. Now, despite what you might think, homeowners in the communities I service like Hershey, Carlisle and York want the high-end brands like […]