Project Story: Lawrenceville Art Studio
This empty-nest couple, Bernadette and Chuck Gerbe, wanted to start a new life in the city. They’d purchased a 150-year-old building that had previously housed a men’s clothier, a butcher and a beauty shop. They had a vision of creating a live-work glass studio in the Lawrenceville section of Pittsburgh.
Universal Design Concepts for the Kitchen
Universal Design in the Kitchen Some consumers are confused about what Universal Design is. While it is not strictly for the handicapped, Universal Design can be of great benefit for someone who has mobility and accessibility issues. What is Universal Design? Universal Design is design that is suited for all family members. No matter […]
WTAE’s Kelly Frey Hosting “Building for Bennett” Open House
When Pittsburgh news anchor Kelly Frey learned about a local family’s journey to create a more accessible home for their young son, Bennett, she wanted to help shine a spotlight on their story. The result was the “Building for Bennett” Open House, held during the Festival of Homes Tour—a celebration of compassion, community, and craftsmanship […]
Move Over Beige: Gray Is The New Neutral
For decades, designers and homeowners alike have chosen beige as the base color in many home interiors. But there is a new go-to neutral color in town: gray. First seen at design shows in the late 200s, gray has been slow to gain mainstream popularity until the last couple of years. Today it can be […]
Questions to Ask Your Contractor Before You Start Your Project
1. Will I receive a written contract? Does the contract contain the mandatory provisions and language from the PA State Attorney General’s Office as required in the Home Improvement Contractor Act. Ask for the contractor’s Home Improvement Registration # and verify it with the State Attorney General’s Office. 2. When will you start? How long […]
PPG Honorable Mention Given to our AWARD Winning Project
At Gerbe Glass in Lawrenceville, passers-by sometimes stop to watch the woman in the window. It’s Bernadette Gerbe, a glass artist who has fashioned a new life for herself and her husband, Chuck, in an old storefront on bustling Butler Street. “We were in the suburbs, raising kids,” she said. “We always joked that we […]
