home improvement companies
AIR CONDITIONING/ HEATING/INSULATION/ PLUMBING
Abbey Plumbing & Heating 215-643-6645 abbeyplumbing.com
C&C Heating and Air Conditioning 267-599-8002 cc-hvac.com
McHales, Inc. 215-488-7306 mchales.net
APPLIANCES
Hawkins & Sons Appliances 302-998-5587 hawkinsandsons.com
K & A Appliance, Inc
Retail & Wholesale Appliances
New | Scratch & Dent
Delivery
• Installation
• Repair
• Removal Family Owned Since 1976
New Exton Location! (717) 392-3287 www.kaappliance.com
Kieffer’s Appliances 215-699-3522 kieffers.com
ARTIFICIAL GRASS/ MINI GOLF
Artificial Grass Turf Warehouse 201-971-2323 Artificialgrassturfwarehouse.com
ASPHALT/PAVING/ SEALCOATING
Burke Asphalt 484-228-1776 burke-asphalt-paving.com
AWNINGS
Marygrove Awnings 1-800-44-AWNING www.marygrove.com
BASEMENT FINISHING/ WATERPROOFING/ FOUNDATION REPAIR
‘58 foundations 610-822-9849 58foundations.com
Basement Waterproofing Specialists
Basement Waterproofing Specialists is a fourth-generation American contractor. Serving the entire region, they are headquartered in a refurbished 150-year-old stone farmhouse. They provide an extensive array of services to virtually any issue related to waterproofing, foundation structural repairs and/or replacement, drainage systems, mold inspection and remediation and much more. 800-700-9171 basementwaterproofing specialists.com
Quality First Basement Systems 732-697-0557 quality1stbasementsystems.com
Rhino Waterproofing Solutions 484-996-3600 rhinowps.com
BUILDERS/CONTRACTORS/ REMODELERS
Beechdale Builders 717-278-3683 beechdalebuildersllc.com
Brindisi Builders 877-284-5353 brindisibuilders.com
Dreammaker Bath & Kitchen of Chester county 610-484-2000 www.dreammakerremodel.com/chester-county
Ferris Home Improvements 302-998-4500 ferrishomeimprovements.com
Gehman Design Remodeling 215-513-0300 gehmanremodeling.com
National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) Bucks-Mont Chapter 215-822-8626 215-340-0279 bucksmontnari.org
National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) DelChester Chapter 610-363-8001 delchesternari.org
Trailway Construction, LLC 610-273-2328 trailwayconstruction.com
Water Dog Construction 215-317-4261 waterdogconstruction.com
BUILDING SUPPLY
Brandywine Building Supply 610-273-3817 brandywinebuildingsupply.com
CABINETRY/STORAGE
Shelf Genie 609-595-4342 www.shelfgenie.com
CABINETS/WOOD MOLDING/ MILLWORK
Dilworth’s Custom Design
Family-owned and operated, we offer full service custom home improvements from start to finish. We offer a wide range of custom cabinetry for kitchens, bathrooms and any other area of the home or office that requires a custom touch. 610-917-9119
dilworthscustomdesign.com
Signature Woodcraft 267-736-9740 signaturewcraft.com
Simply Cabinetry 215-659-7500 simplycabinetry.com
Sunny Cove Cabinetry 717-500-4540 sunnycovecabinetry.com
The Cabinet Shop 609-463-0400 cabinetshopnj.com
CABINET REFINISHING
Capital Kitchen Refacing, LLC 267-907-3591 capitalkitchenrefacing.com
Kitchen Tune-Up 484-435-7430 kitchentuneup.com/main-linepa
Let’s Face It 215-343-2600 lfikitchens.com
CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
Home Builders Association of Delaware 302-678-1520 hbade.org
CHIMNEY/FIREPLACES
Midtown Chimney Sweeps 215-814-0377 www.midtownsweeps.com
The Chimney Scientists 610-909-5585 thechimneyscientists.com
CLEANING SERVICES, HOME/OFFICE
Home Clean Heroes 215-701-6757 homecleanheroes.com
CLOCK REPAIR
Antiques and Clocks 856-786-3444 antiquesandclocks1@gmail.com
CLOSET ORGANIZATION/ GARAGE ORGANIZATION
Closet Factory Delaware Valley 215-268-7660 closetfactory.com/locations/ delaware-valley
Closets By Design SE Penn 866-278-8881 closetsbydesign.com
Closets For Less 215-660-3080 closets4lessbucks.com
Floorguard 215-510-8326 floorguard.com
One Day Doors & Closets of Philly 267-508-7906 onedayphilly.com/promo12
Victory Closets 484-366-1836 victoryclosets.com
CONCRETE/ DECORATIVE CONCRETE
Architectural Concrete Design 866-956-2818 acdconcrete.com
Burke Asphalt 484-228-1776 burke-asphalt-paving.com
DECKS
Amazing Decks 833-774-8646 anotheramazingdeck.com
Archadeck of Delaware
When you’re ready to transform your backyard, turn to the team that offers both design and installation services. Archadeck is a deck installation company in Wilmington, Del., and surrounding areas that works one-on-one with homeowners to bring their outdoor visions to life.
Whether it’s replacing an old deck, installing a new screened-in porch or transforming your backyard into a tranquil space with a new patio and hardscape, they’ve got you covered. 302-455-2426 delaware.archadeck.com
Archadeck of Northwest Philadelphia 484-275-2032 archadeck.com/northwestphiladelphia
Carranza Roofing & Remodeling 610-671-3747 carranzacontracting.com
Deck Craft Plus, LLC 610-273-3317 deckcraftplus.com
Deck Guardian 908-332-8616 deckguardian.com
Decks-R-Us 717-407-5623 decksrusllc.com
ELA Outdoor Living 215-794-2400 elaoutdoorliving.com
First State Building & Design is a premier home renovation company that specializes in crafting magnificent exterior and interior spaces. Custom decks, porches, patios, kitchens, bathrooms — we do it all! 302-306-3372
firststatebuildinganddesign.com
Get Decked
40-plus years of experience in just decks! All work done by owner; no subcontractors/salespeople. Familyowned and operated. Awardwinning/all-inclusive/worry-free custom decks. 50-year material warranty and lifetime workmanship warranty. Fully licensed/bonded/insured. Proud 15-plus year member with A+ rating with BBB! Think Get Decked! Call for your free in-home estimate today! 302-897-0302
getdeckedinc.com
Hynes Construction
610-896-6388 hynesconstruction.com
Keystone Custom Decks 717-500-4540
keystonecustomdecks.com
My Deck
908-713-1000 mydeck.com
Sequoia Out Back
215-918-DECK (3325)
866-650-DECK (3325) 215-368-RAIL (7245) decksupplies.com
DECORATIVE PAINTING
Artistic Impressions
Decorative Painting
215-397-8962
artisticimpressionspa.com
ELEVATORS
101 Mobility
855-For-Lift
101mobilityphiladelphia.com
FENCING/GATES/ IRONWORK/RAILINGS
Lomonaco’s Iron Concepts & Home Decor, LLC 856-740-1071 liciron.com
FIREPLACES
D.J. Cross, Inc. 610-859-3776 djcrossinc.com
Gas Works, Inc.(& The Vintage Mantel) 610-296-3557 4gasworks.com
FLOORING
Hampstead Floor Company 267-396-6107 hampsteadfloorcompany.com
Specialty Floors, Inc. 215-657-1880 specialtyfloors.net
FURNITURE & ACCESSORIES
Country Lane Furniture 717-867-5701 countrylanefurniture.com
Oskar Huber 215-355-4800 oskarhuber.com
GAME ROOM FURNITURE
Royal Billiard & Recreation, Inc. 215-997-7777 royalbilliard.com
GARAGE DOORS
The Jaydor Company (215) 385-5571 jaydorco.com
ProLift Garage Doors 267-337-5355 proliftdoors.com
GARAGE FLOOR RESURFACING
Floorguard 215-510-8326 floorguard.com
GENERATORS/ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
Colonial Generators 844-376-9374 colonialgenerators.com
GRANITE/MARBLE/STONE REFINISHING
AAA Hellenic Marble Inc. 610-344-7700 aaamarble.com
Colonial Marble & Granite 215-999-6995 colonialmarble.net
Imperial Marble & Granite 610-738-5277 imgstone.net
Sir Grout Delaware 302-527-6242 sirgroutdelaware.com
GRANITE/MARBLE COUNTERTOPS
All Marble, Granite, & Tile Imports 856-354-4747 allmarblegranite.com
Colonial Marble & Granite 215-999-6995 colonialmarble.net
Volpe Tile 215-957-6422 www.volpetile.com
GRILLS/FIREPLACES/
OUTDOOR KITCHENS
Colonial Marble & Granite 215-999-6995 colonialmarble.net
ELA Outdoor Living 215-794-2400 elaoutdoorliving.com
First State Building & Design 302-306-3372 firststatebuildinganddesign.com
Gas Works Inc. 610-296-3557 4gasworks.com
Newtown Fireplace Shop 215-968-3981 newtownfireplaceshop.com
Royal Billiard and Recreation 215-997-7777 royalbilliard.com
Sequoia Out Back 215-918-DECK (3325) 866-650-DECK (3325) 215-368-RAIL (7245) decksupplies.com
HARDSCAPING/PAVERS/ RETAINING WALLS
Brandywine Quarry 610-857-4200 brandywinequarry.com
C&J Outdoor Services LLC 215-908-9308 Find Us on Facebook
ELA Outdoor Living 215-794-2400 elaoutdoorliving.com
Ronni Hock Garden & Landscape 609-844-0066 ronnisgarden.com
Santangelo Contracting LLC (215) 646-4959 www.santangelocontracting.com
Schnatz & Rohrer Landscaping 610-696-5108 schnatzandrohrerlandscaping.com
Sequoia Out Back 215-918-DECK (3325) 866-650-DECK (3325) 215-368-RAIL (7245) decksupplies.com
Smucker’s Hardscape & Outdoor Living 717-940-2376 shoutdoorliving.net
The Paver Doctor 856-210-6843
HELOC/MORTGAGES
TruMark Financial Credit Union 877-TRUMARK trumarkonline.org
HOME THEATERS/HOME AUTOMATION/SECURITY
Shore Sound & Cinema 609-645-1300 s2cinema.com
HVAC
Family Heating & Air Conditioning 215-910-4685 Familyhvac.com
INTERIOR DESIGN
Kiyoko Custom Interiors 484-883-1014
Oskar Huber 215-355-4800 oskarhuber.com
INTERIOR DOORS
One Day Doors & Closets of Philly 267-508-7906 onedayphilly.com/promo12
KITCHEN/BATH DESIGN
AAA Hellenic Marble 610-344-7700 aaamarble.com
A.W. Viohl Contracting
Locally-owned and family-operated, A. W. Viohl Contracting, LLC provides turn-key renovation and contracting services to Delaware and Pennsylvania. Since 2008, we have had the privilege of servicing he needs of hundreds of satisfied homeowners. Our mission has been to build a business based on honesty and integrity, providing quality workmanship at a competitive price. We are not satisfied until you are. Contact for all your needs. 302-375-6166 viohlcontracting.com
Bath Tune-Up
484-383-5218
bathtuneupmainline.com
Colonial Marble & Granite
215-999-6995 colonialmarble.net
Concept Kitchen & Bath
302-999-9150
www.ConceptKB.com
Dreammaker Bath & Kitchen of Chester county
610-484-2000
www.dreammaker-remodel.com/ chester-county
Dilworth’s Custom Design
610-917-9119
dilworthscustomdesign.com
First State Building & Design
302-306-3372
firststatebuildinganddesign.com
HomeTech Renovations, Inc.
215-646-7477 htrenovations.com
Kitchen Tune-Up
484-435-7430
kitchentuneup.com/main-line-pa
Main Line Kitchen Design
610-510-2056 mainlinekitchendesign.com
McHales, Inc.
215-488-7306 mchales.net
PJ Fitzpatrick
866-832-7204 trustpj.com
Stimmel Design Group 215-542-0772 stimmeldesign.com
The Cabinet Shop 609-463-0400 cabinetshopnj.com
Trailway Construction, LLC 610-273-2328 trailwayconstruction.com
Water Dog Construction 215-317-4261 waterdogconstruction.com
KITCHEN CABINET REFACING
Kitchen Tune-Up
484-435-7430
kitchentuneup.com/main-line-pa
Let’s Face It 215-343-2600 Lfikitchens.com
LANDSCAPE DESIGN/BUILD
Dutchies Stoneworks 717-407-2235 dutchiesstoneworks.com
ELA Outdoor Living 215-794-2400 elaoutdoorliving.com
Marrazzo’s North River 215-598-1412 MarrazzosNorthRiver.com
Nickett Landscaping 215-345-1385 nickettlandscaping.com
Ronni Hock Garden & Landscape 609-844-0066 ronnisgarden.com
Smucker’s Hardscape & Outdoor Living 717-940-2376 shoutdoorliving.net
MARBLE/GRANITE/TILE/ MOSAICS/SOLID SURFACES
AAA Hellenic Marble 610-344-7700 aaamarble.com
Coast Tile & Marble Supply 609-646-9346 coasttile.net
The Buxton Complex 609-771-6840 thebuxtoncomplex.com
OUTDOOR STRUCTURES/ PATIO/COVERS/PERGOLAS/ GAZEBOS/SHEDS
Archadeck of NW Philly 484-275-2032 archadeck.com
Country Tyme Sheds 267-834-0211 countrytymesheds.com
Fox Country Sheds 717-626-9560 Foxsheds.com
King Swings 717-687-8210 Kingswingsets.com
Riehl Quality Storage Barns 717-442-8655 riehlquality.com
Colonial Marble & Granite 215-999-6995 colonialmarble.net
Filling Marble and Tile 609-593-3386 fillingmarble.com
Imperial Marble & Granite (610) 738-5277 imgstone.net
MULCH/STONE/SOIL
Victory Gardens Inc. 215-443-5665 victorygardensinc.com
OUTDOOR FURNITURE
Country Tyme Sheds 267-834-0211 countrytymesheds.com
ELA Outdoor Living 215-794-2400 elaoutdoorliving.com
Royal Billiard & Recreation, Inc. 215-997-7777 royalbilliard.com
Sequoia Out Back 215-918-DECK (3325) 866-650-DECK (3325) 215-368-RAIL (7245) decksupplies.com
PAVING/ASPHALT/ SEALCOATING
Go Direct Paving 610-714-1439 godirectpaving.com
S & M Paving 800-778-6977 smpaving.com
POOL & SPA/HOT TUB/ DESIGN/INSTALLATION
Blue Haven Pools & Spas NE, by Calvitti 215-996-0660: PA/DE 732-536-0390: SNJ, CNJ 201-512-8800: NNJ Bluehaven.com
ELA Outdoor Living 215-794-2400 elaoutdoorliving.com
Keystone Custom Decks 717-936-9590 keystonecustomdecks.com
Sequoia Out Back 215-918-DECK (3325) 866-650-DECK (3325) 215-368-RAIL (7245) decksupplies.com
The Buxton Complex 609-771-6840 thebuxtoncomplex.com
The Louvered Roof Company 610-310-0429 thelouveredroofcompany.com
PAINTING/WALLPAPER
Hynes Construction 610-896-6388 hynesconstruction.com
Mayse Painting & Contracting 302-388-1747 mpcpaints.com
Penn Valley Painting & Wall Covering 484-678-2907 pennvalleypainting.com
Rhino Shield 484-406-5111 myrhinoshield.com
Star Painting and Wallcovering, Inc. 610-409-7980 215-628-2331 starpaintingandwallcovering.com
Lomonaco’s Iron Concepts & Home Decor, LLC. 856-740-1071 liciron.com
REALTOR
Lori Vorgang Realtor Times Real Estate 610-873-8730 610-329-4789 ( Preferred)
ROOFING/GUTTERS/SIDING
C&C Family Roofing & Siding 267-599-8002 610-421-4494 candcfamilyroofing.com
Carranza Roofing & Remodeling 610-671-3747 carranzacontracting.com
Ordini’s Best Fiberglass Pools 215-602-3485 oridiniswim1day.com
Pool Designs
Their dynamic team has been selling and installing pools, both fiberglass and vinyl liners, for a total of sixty-four years. They specialize in fiberglass in-ground swimming pools and spas. They are here to assist you in the installation of your inground swimming pool and or spa design and will also offer you their experience in creating the ambience and finishing touches that fit in your budget. They carry a long term guarantee and are at your service should you have any questions or concerns regarding your pool. 609-257-2279 poolinaday.com
PRESSURE WASHING
Bright Services 215-357-3058 brightservicesgroup.com
E&E General Contracting LLC
Family owned and operated, specializing in full exterior remodeling projects which include additions, siding, roofing, windows, doors, decks, stone work and more. Committed to providing excellent craftsmanship with integrity and an attitude of service. 717-442-4814 eecontractingllc.com
Expert Roofing 856-816-3026 expertroofingcompany.com
Global Home Improvement 866-735-1121 globalhomeinc.com
Greenawalt Roofing
Residential - CommercialStorm Damage0% Financing Options. Family-owned award winning company. Proudly partners with CertainTeed
SPONSORED BY
to deliver the highest quality materials for every project. 215-371-4434 greenawaltroofing.com
Hynes Construction 610-896-6388 hynesconstruction.com
John E. Steele Jr. Inc.
At John E. Steele, Jr. Inc., their team of licensed and insured roofers understands that a high-quality roof for your home and business is important for both appearance and function. They strive to satisfy their roofing customers with a high quality, finished product that will last for years! Family owned and operated for over 50 years. 302-276-7200 johnsteeleroofer.com
Kirkin Exteriors 302-832-ROOF kirkinexteriors.com
Pintree Exteriors 717-327-1745 https://pinetreeroof.com
PJ Fitzpatrick 866-832-7204 trustpj.com
Reaction Exteriors 484-571-7100 reactionexteriors.com
Rhino Exteriors Solutions
484-996-3600 rhinoext.com
Rosenello’s Windows Siding & Roofing 215-244-3993 rosenelloswindows.com
Silverline Exteriors LLC 717-875-6430 silverlineexteriorsllc.com
Skyline Exteriors 717-278-4426 skylineexteriors.net
Trailway Construction, LLC 610-273-2328 trailwayconstruction.com
SHOWER ENCLOSURES/
FRAMELESS DOORS
Alderfer Glass 215-723-1192 alderferglass.com
Glass Castle 609-531-0303 908-751-4481 908-428-4244 glasscastle.com
STONE
Brandywine Quarry 610-857-4200 brandywinequarry.com
TILE/GROUT CLEANING
Sir Grout Delaware 302-527-6242 sirgroutdelaware.com
WALLCOVERING
Star Painting and Wallcovering, Inc. 610-409-7980 215-628-2331 starpaintingandwallcovering.com
WATER CONDITIONING
Martin Water Conditioning 800-423-0679 martinwater.com
WATER FEATURES/PONDS
ELA Outdoor Living 215-794-2400 elaoutdoorliving.com
Ponds by George 215-396-7500 pondsbygeorge.com
WINDOWS/DOORS/ SHUTTERS
Alderfer Glass 215-723-1192 alderferglass.com
Brandywine Blinds 610-883-9063 www.brandywineblinds.com
Chapman Windows, Doors & Siding 610-431-8898 chapmanwindowsdoors.com
E&E General Contracting LLC
717-442-4814 eecontractingllc.com
Global Home Improvement 866-735-1121 globalhomeinc.com
Rosenello’s Windows Siding & Roofing 215-244-3993 rosenelloswindows.com
WINDOW TINTING/FILMS
Doyle Window Tinting 215-657-1000 doylewindowtinting.com
WINDOW TREATMENTS/BLINDS
Blind Builders 215-322-5855 blindbuilders.com
Blinds Shade & Shutter Factory 215-398-6886 blindsshadeandshutter factory.com
Kiyoko Custom Interiors 484-883-1014
Whether hosting an event, creating memories with family or enjoying a personal retreat, an outdoor living space focused on entertainment is a go-to crowd-pleaser. by Carly Murray
AS THE SUMMER HEAT COOLS, AN ENTERTAINING OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE CAN BE THE ULTIMATE PLACE TO GATHER WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY, OR TO EXPERIENCE A SOLO GETAWAY IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD.
The key to peak enjoyment is to personalize features to the household and the intended purpose. For kids, a playground can be the centerpiece for hosting their friends or throwing birthday parties. Alternatively, a pool, a bar, a fire pit and television screens may better match the residents’ lifestyle and ideal setting. It’s all about the vision, and there are several options in home renovation to make that vision come to life.
A unique concept can often surprise homeowners in its feasibility until they find the right professionals and products. As the industry grows more every year, there are myriad possibilities to make an outdoor living space both amusing and aesthetically appealing.
Despite the summer nearing its end, there are plenty of features that can be set up and enjoyed in one day. Kristi Reading, managing partner at The Buxton Complex, explains that finishing touches like outdoor furniture sets, firepits and innovative outdoor kitchen features are available for instore purchase—and many can be ordered in custom colors. Additionally, there
are different options to customize the features to a household’s lifestyle.
“Our poly outdoor furniture features smooth surfaces and [are] maintenance-free products, which protect from splinters in wood outdoor furniture, making it the best choice for children. The Sunbrella fabric used on the outdoor sofas is high quality to resist tearing and staining, which is great for the pets that love to lounge around,” Reading says. “The Big Green Egg [grill’s] advanced ceramic was partially developed using technology from NASA, and each unit is crafted in North America under the strictest quality standards. … The Egg’s superior insulation not only ensures precise temperature control and the ability to withstand extreme heat, but also keeps the exterior cooler to the touch— adding an extra layer of safety by reducing the risk of burns if accidentally touched.”
Reading also recommends the Gozney Tread, which is a pizza oven designed for heightened portability. Grilling is still essential, but there are currently so many other appliances to cook, fry, bake, roast and smoke as well.
Food is at the heart of entertaining, and the cook can continue to mingle with guests instead of remaining stuck indoors until the food is ready. While certain features can heighten the safety of children nearby, it is
always best to provide them with a distraction.
“Swing sets and playhouses are also up [in popularity] in the last several years. People are discovering that it’s necessary to get out. If you give children a good swing set to play on and a little bit of encouragement, they love going out; plan on that. So, those options are almost unlimited,” says Dan Stoltzfus, owner of Country Tyme Sheds. “You can get a smaller set, but a smaller set will get used a lot less. Now, something that’s a little bigger, a little more complex and maybe a vinyl set that’ll last for years and years [will get used more].”
“There’s a model for everybody. They go from something very basic, [like] a little port, a couple swings and a slide, to what [Rainbow Play Systems] calls their Metropolis, which is a $100,000 swing set that looks like a small city with tons of different slides and bridges, all sorts of different levels and platforms, and clubhouses and play ports,” adds Braun Kiess, owner of Pleasant Run Structures.
Playgrounds encourage activity and imagination, and when paired with a pool—the possibilities are endless. Although playing outside is supposed to limit screen time, bringing the screen outside adds an extra incentive for both children and adults. Often, a television is the center of an event, such as watching a pool-
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