Holiday times in the Reading-Berks County area focus on gatherings with family and friends. Family and friends usually focus on food, and food calls attention to kitchens. It may be that all this attention has caused you to consider upgrading or renovating your kitchen area. A project of…
Holidays in the Reading-Berks County area involve festivities that include feasting, friends, and families. Waistlines aren’t the only things that expand during the holidays — family groups often grow larger during the year, meaning more space is needed to entertain the troops. You might realize you need easier…
Shoppers in the Reading / Berks County area are noticing empty shelves in their local supermarkets, shopping chains, and other retail outlets. Diners find rising prices on menus, and car shoppers don’t find much to choose from. Added to the panic-buying sprees is the fear that holiday shopping…
We often take lighting for granted. Outside, we rely on the sun to light our way during the day, and we may bask in the romantic beams of the moon at night. When it’s dark, we flip the switch and go on our way. For the most part,…
After a hard day’s work, the thought of plopping into a tub of water and relaxing sounds inviting. To take the fantasy a bit farther, a weekend or week-long trip to a spa would be the icing on the vacation cake. How about your own personal place for…
As the Berks County / Reading area population ages, many seniors are choosing to remain in their home in their retirement years. There are many who prefer to live with their children in a comfortable family environment. This raises the question: “Is our house a suitable aging-in-place environment?”…
Insulation — the silent saver. The Reading / Berks County area is subject to an unrelenting annual cycle of heat and cold. In the summer, we wish it were cooler, and in the winter, we wish it were warmer. When the heat or air conditioner are on, we…
When residents of Berks County and the Reading area need home repairs and improvements, they want someone who is experienced, reputable, and professional. If something goes wrong, the homeowner should not have to deal with unnecessary hassles. A contractor’s bond and insurance are important forms of protection for…
Herbert Hoover may have been a little optimistic when he promised, “A chicken in every pot and a car in every garage,” but the general idea made sense — if you liked chicken and had room in your garage for a car. Clutter abhors a vacuum and seems…
Pleasant weather has come to the Reading / Berks County area, bringing with it the opportunity to spend more time outdoors. The exterior of your home has spent the entire winter outdoors, so now is a good time to inspect the house to see how it weathered the…