An Aging-in-Place Remodel in Mt. Lebanon
A Main Level Home Addition Prepares a Couple for Future Aging-in-Place Needs This older couple had aging in place in mind when they sought out Prime 1 Builders to remodel their home. While they were not experiencing any mobility issues now, they wanted to modify their home to create more of a one-floor living space. […]
Award-Winning Point Breeze Kitchen Addition & Garage Build
This award-winning kitchen addition and garage build in the Point Breeze Pittsburgh neighborhood affords this family more room to park, store and entertain.
Preparing Your Fireplace for the Cooler Months
On chilly fall mornings, there’s nothing quite like curling up in front of the fireplace with a hot cup of coffee or tea. Here are some tips to make sure your fireplace is ready before the cool, damp mornings of autumn set in. Clean the fireplace For traditional wood-burning stoves, the National Fire Protection Association […]
Design with a Focal Point in Mind
Any designs you create cease to exist without a definitive “focal point.” But what is a focal point, and why is it so important in design functions? Based on the Gestalt principle, a focal point or emphasis works as the star of the room. It captures the attention of the viewer and accentuates the surroundings. […]
The Home Office Re-Imagined
2020 has changed so many things, especially how and where we work. Before this year, many of us only conducted a few hours of business a week at home. We answered emails on our smartphones or did a little work on the laptop while sitting on the couch or at the kitchen island. McKinsey recently […]
Grill Maintenance
No matter what the seasons, it’s always a good time to grill. Here are some tips to keep your barbeque clean – and safe – throughout the year. Clean lightly after every use by turning the heat on high until the grill no longer smokes from burning the food residue (approximately 10 minutes). The remaining […]
