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by Chelsea Valcourt
RHomeTech Renovations
EMODELING CAN TAKE YOUR HOME TO THE NEXT LEVEL, MAKING OLD, OUTDATED SPACES FEEL LIKE A BRAND-NEW HOME. While remodels are more cost-effective than relocating, these projects can easily exceed their original budget and schedule unless care is taken to ensure you get the desired results without breaking the bank. Consulting with an experienced, accredited—NKBA, NARI, CKBR or ASID—professional can reassure homeowners their project is in good hands.
House & Home spoke to HomeTech Renovations’ CKBR-accredited president David Cerami to emphasize the importance of hiring qualified professionals whose experience allows them to create your dream vision within the reality of your budget.
David Cerami, Owner
HOW CAN HOMEOWNERS SAVE TIME AND MONEY WITH EXPERIENCED, ACCREDITED PROFESSIONALS?
They’ll have the experience to understand a lot of the nuances of a design expansion. Homeowners often want some changes within the existing design—remove a wall or expand the footprint into an adjacent room— which would involve some form of remodeling. An expert understands what needs to be done and some of the cost benefits and projections associated with a project like that. I find that a professional can help customers hone their
budgets a bit more by explaining the cause and effect of some of the things they’ve considered before we get into the design of a project.
For example, I had a client that I just finished the design for. He wanted to remove a wall but had a chimney there allowing his furnace to heat the entire home. He thought he was locked into leaving this monolith in the middle of the footprint; I suggested some alternatives that would allow us to claim that space and really expand this kitchen tremendously.
Because of my knowledge, I offered him some cost-effective ideas to remedy that issue. There’s always something needing to be addressed: A true professional that has been around would certainly know the issues associated with a project’s demolition and rebuild aspects.
any professional is for a customer to realize what they can afford and potentially want to invest in. Most homeowners we meet don’t think about kitchens and baths in terms of a process: They think, “I’ll just call this contractor and get one estimate.” That’s hard because how do we walk into a home and prepare one estimate on a space requiring pre-existing conditions, design, demolition, products, product integration and selection of various elements? There’s a lot to consider.
Share with that professional a comfortable budget you’re considering. That way, they can walk in and if the budget is not in line with the breadth and scope of what you’re looking to do, they can say, “That budget could get you X, but would not be sufficient to get you your ultimate vision. Here are your other options.” It saves time for both the homeowner and professional.
HOW WOULD YOU ADVISE A HOMEOWNER UNDERTAKING THEIR FIRST REMODEL OR REDESIGN?
Work with an accredited, experienced design-build company. Design companies are quite different from design-build: I’ve worked with very talented designers, but there’s value-based engineering that could have been incorporated by a design-build team in some of these designs.
The second thing that’s very helpful for
WHAT ARE SOME POTENTIAL “SWAPS”
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If they’re not looking to radically change the footprint of the kitchen, they might consider cabinet refacing or restoration by Let’s Face It . Cabinet refacing spruces up the space with new cabinet doors and soft-close hinges to match other design and material details without replacing the cabinets altogether. They might also consider standard plumbing fixtures, sticking with existing flooring or luxury vinyl as opposed to tile or stone, switching to energyefficient LED lighting or saving upgrades on standard-sized appliances for later. As for the bathroom, one-piece shower pans and surround panels, eliminating large buildergrade whirlpool tubs, and considering standard-sized vanities incorporating specific countertops and integral sinks that retrofit with the vanity are wonderful style options that aren’t likely to break the bank.
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SMART HOME TECHNOLOGY CONTINUES TO UNLOCK A NEW LEVEL OF COMFORT, PRODUCTIVITY AND ORGANIZATION.
BY CARLY MURRAY
Automation and connectivity are no longer mystifying features of the future, but rather accessible tools for the home that improve efficiency, entertainment and ease. From lighting, HVAC systems and other utilities that can be controlled from a smartphone to voiceactivated, hands-free operation, smart home technology continues to evolve beyond its previously set standard. While smart homes are the epitome of luxury living, the expansion of technology has allowed for more universal access at many price points.
While one smart home appliance can amount to an entire lifestyle change alone— like a refrigerator that includes remote temperature controls and monitoring, or even screens that can monitor its contents—many can be linked together. All it takes is a Wi-Fi connection, compatible systems and a streamlined setup process. For new and practiced smart technology users alike, there’s also plenty of education and expertise to make the most of a smart home appliance or system.
The recent advancements of artificial intelligence (AI) technology have made its dissemination increase as well. Voice assistant technology is an early example of commonly used and widely accessible AI, but more current updates allow for temperature optimization, recipe recommendations, heightened detection in security cameras and more. It is often recommended that AI technology is paired with human analysis and judgement for the best results. As a user becomes more familiar with some systems, the AI within them will similarly calibrate its functionality to user preferences over time.
House & Home Magazine spoke with home professionals about smart home technology’s ever-increasing integration in daily life and the innovations that offer seemingly endless possibilities.
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What are the latest trends in smart home automation?
For kitchens and baths, we’ve been using a lot of the electronic devices that are made by Lutron—a major company in Coopersburg, Pennsylvania that specializes in all types of lighting control systems. They have a product called Caseta, a fully electronic dimming system that communicates with other dimmers through a bridge that is basically part of the Wi-Fi infrastructure in the home. So, you could turn lights on and off without having to adjust each individual dimmer. The real advantage is a buildable system.
A kitchen generally consists of several zones of lighting … there could be five-or-
six zones of light [which are] grouped together in the application to adjust automatically. If you’re having breakfast, hit the breakfast mode, and all the lights would lock into a predetermined light value. You could have them come on and off at dawn and dusk. There’s even a visor-mounted remote that could turn the lights on from your car. So, if you have a teenager coming home late from work and you’re worried, [they] could illuminate a path of light into the home safely. There’s a number of different benefits and features that these electronic dimmers can do and it’s fairly affordable.
—David Cerami, owner, HomeTech Renovations
Are any trends particularly popular in this region?
It really depends on the end user, but we are seeing that the end user seems to gravitate toward technologies that are interactive, such as video automation. Video automation c ombined with AI automation will be something popular in the years to come.
—Greg Capizzi, founder, aquaHALT
How has smart home technology evolved over the years?
Just like everything else in our world, AI is getting involved. Everybody’s familiar with smart thermostats, camera security systems and lighting automation, but [with] scene control, people can control [a device] from and have it in their phone. The idea is to make life easier for them in a sense of security, because they can look in and check on what’s going on in their house—as long as they have internet— from anywhere in the world. Its [evolution has] been side-by-side with computers as the digital world has expanded. People have taken this into their home. Scene control was around somewhat before digital, but it definitely has expanded.
—Dennis Gehman, owner, Gehman Design Remodeling
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How does smart home technology provide new solutions?
“Our goal is to always provide individual control over each area. We do not want clients to have to yell over the sound of the music or create unhappy neighbors by playing music too loud. By controlling each area separately and by proper speaker placement, everything sounds awesome and everyone is happy.”
—Neil Wiessler, president, Shore Sound & Cinema
How can someone get started if they’re completely new to smart home technology?
It’s always best to talk with an experienced, accredited professional who may be Lutron-certified—like I am, or any other Lutron-certified professional that is familiar with lighting and lighting controls. There’s also various lighting stores. Some of the better lighting stores in the area have a lighting engineer on staff that could assist homeowners with the planning and integration of the lighting. Normally, a qualified contractor should be working with a lighting engineer to confirm and validate a plan that is easily retrofitted and makes sense given the existing infrastructure in the home. I recommend a professional designer who has an accreditation in lighting.
—David Cerami
What are some educational resources that can help users make the best of their systems?
Personally I like YouTube. There are many source videos where consumers compare different products based on pricing, operation, quality, availability, etc.
—Greg Capizzi
Many issues can be resolved remotely, and…Shore Sound & Cinema offers maintenance
contracts and remote access support to keep our clients resting comfortably seven days a week, 365 days a year.
—Neil Wiessler
Are there various price points?
There are various price points, and with many of them, you can start off with one room. You can get a digital control for a lamp … or, you can go all the way to a whole house system where you can control literally everything that plugs in, from your phone—and that could be anything from your toaster oven to your coffee maker, certainly the TV turning on and off, HVAC [and] water heater. That’s the one that we use—at the end of July, we were away for a week at the Shore. There was no reason to keep 50 gallons of water hot all week long when no one was using it. I could turn it off, and when we were packing up down at the Shore, get out my phone and turn it back on. By the time we got home, there was hot water again.
—Dennis Gehman
RESOURCES
aquaHALT by water AUTOMATION (732) 631-3225
WaterAutomation.com
Hometech Renovations Spring House, Pa. (215) 646-7477
A wonderfully well-executed in-law suite helps Gehman Design Remodeling capture a NARI Remodeler of the Year Award.
Our clients envisioned a beautiful in-law suite addition to provide his parents with the ultimate quality of life. They wanted a space that combined independence with comfort, and the result is truly exceptional.
Built into a hill, this thoughtfully designed suite features a garage in the basement and an elevator for easy access to all floors. The first floor boasts a game room, family room, a full bathroom and a kitchenette, allowing their parents to enjoy their independence while feeling right at home. On the second story, a cozy sitting area
leads to a spacious master bedroom and a luxurious master bathroom, giving their parents the freedom to choose where they want to relax. The third floor includes another bedroom, a powder room and a dedicated office space.
Creating a private sanctuary for their parents was of utmost importance to our clients, ensuring they can age in place surrounded by the comforts and amenities they cherish. This in-law suite is not just an addition; it’s a loving gesture that prioritizes family and well-being.
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Del Val Pools & Spas
OWADAYS, BUILDING A POOL AT THE SHORE IS MORE THAN AN INVESTMENT IN YOUR PROPERTY VALUE: IT’S AN EXTENSION OF YOUR HOME. We spoke with Bryan Hull, co-owner of Del Val Pools & Spas, to learn more about the unique approach that needs to be taken when adding a pool to your Shore home’s outdoor living space and how the company can help make your dreams a reality.
DEL VAL POOLS & SPAS IS REGARDED AS ONE OF THE PREMIER POOL BUILDERS AT THE JERSEY SHORE. HOW DID YOU GET INTO THAT UNIQUE SPACE?
The third generation of the Hull family is building pools, and many of our clients in this part of the state have homes at the Jersey Shore and many asked us to help with those properties as well.
From Long Branch to Cape May, older homes and commercial buildings are coming down and larger, modern homes are taking their place. New homes require a swimming pool for marketability, and the current hottest upgrade for an existing home is to build a pool.
HOW IS BUILDING A POOL AT THE SHORE DIFFERENT FROM BUILDING A POOL IN OTHER PARTS OF THE STATE?
Pools at the Shore tend to be more intricate, must be integrated into tighter lots and for the most part are custom designs. Pools built for homes facing the bay are built on soil that was filled from other construction thrown into the marshes by contractors of the 1950s and 1960s as a way to expand buildable land. It was a time before the Department of Environmental Protection and the Coastal Area Facility Review Act. In many cases, it’s simply several feet of sand thrown over top of thick organic decay must of us know as “muck.”
Pools built for oceanfront homes face a whole other series of challenges. Houses right on the ocean are built upon loose sand deposited by changing tides, winds and storms. There’s no bedrock, no clay and no geological formations to hold a pool structure in place. With each catastrophic storm, efforts are made to rebuild the same coastline, and
berms, or seawalls, are built to stave off an invading ocean. Many berms after the storms were hastily constructed with storm debris, parts of houses, chunks of road and washedout cars covered with sand.
HOW DOES THE TECHNICAL
POOL CONSTRUCTION PROCESS DIFFER WHEN BUILDING A POOL ON ONE OF JERSEY’S FAMOUS BARRIER ISLANDS?
Hydrostatic pressure is always a concern. Did you ever dig a hole in the sand at the beach and hit water? Same principle for digging a big hole to construct a pool: We must keep the water out. Pumps must be run continuously while we drive 12-inch diameter, three-story, pressure-treated pilings into the sand—one piling for every 16 square feet of pool cut down to just below the surface. Anchored to these pilings are steel rebar runners that formed the base of a cage frame with rebar forming perpendicular cross points every 12 inches. The rebar runners are drilled through the top of the wood pilings and then filled with concrete to create structural grade beams to withstand varying water table or hydrostatic pressures. Hydrostatic relief valves are installed when the pool cage is shot with gunite to form the shell. These valves allow for equalization of water pressure inside and outside the shell as the form cures.
WHAT RECOMMENDATIONS DO YOU HAVE FOR SOMEONE CONTEMPLATING A POOL FOR THEIR HOME AT THE SHORE?
Don’t start with telephone conversations or emails. Start with an in-person
meeting at the site. Walking around is essential for evaluation of the topography. An existing home or new lot should be visited in person, and history of that land is very important. Email me at Bryan@DelValPools.net or call our office at (856) 629-2999 to schedule an on-site visit.
Bryan Hull, Partner
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Give your old pool a new look with the latest features, functions and materials. Add the hydrotherapy spa that you always wanted or simply replace the worn plaster, tile and coping, a full range of options is available.
Put some tropical escape back into your suburban sprawl. This perfect oasis is no mirage but the ideal transformation of your yard to the spot where everyone gathers to enjoy.
Stun your neighbors and attain a level of sophistication that you have always dreamed of. Your yard is now ready for everything from cocktail parties to barbecues and birthdays.
Swim-Mor Pools & Spas is a familyowned and -operated business started in 1967 that proudly carries on a tradition of quality in our products. We have an experienced staff that utilizes some of the latest technology to you. Visit contact one of our three convenient locations for a consultation about building your ideal pool.
OUTDOOR LIVING
The Art of Autumn
Seasonal Style
With cool temperatures, drop off in pesky insects, autumn provides plenty of opportunities for outdoor fun. The changing of leaves is also an indication that the holiday season is just around the corner. This season is the perfect time to dazzle up your outdoor space, creating the perfect peaceful dise or hosting destination for family friends.
your backyard into masterpiece fit for every season—just holidays.
by CHELSEA VALCOURT
Hardscaping and landscaping can work hand-in-hand to create an outdoor oasis perfect for embracing all this season has to offer. Intentional design includes considerations from color palettes and blooming seasons to materials and more, and paves the way for the backyard of your dreams.
In addition, planning ahead and taking care of maintenance and repairs concurrently with other projects can ensure everything is handled in a cohesive and timely manner.
“Using pavers to create, update or add, and choosing landscaping elements that will bloom at the desired time the following year is a great way to maximize the beauty of the autumn season,” says Nick Erman, the co-owner of Evergreen Pros. “Before closing your pool, renovate the pool, pool pavers and patio at that time.”
Backyard design goes beyond sitting areas and the pool. With
the right ideas, it’s possible to transform your backyard into an outdoor space fit for living, eating, peace and more.
“You can also create an outdoor living room so you can use this space throughout the year,” he continues. can be accomplished by adding such as outdoor kitchens, televisions This is also a great time to include with a firepit or fireplace to use in multiple seasons.”
By bringing traditional indoor elements to the outdoors, you can extend the utility of your yard well into the fall and winter months—taking in the beauty each season brings. These additions also make for more enjoyable hosting opportunities as they allow the host to both serve food and be a part of the action rather than sweating over an oven in another room.
Along with the hustle and bustle of back to school, holiday shopping and Thanksgiving feasts, there’s a need for calm. Water features can help to bring the soothing sounds of crackling creeks and soft waves to your own backyard.
“Any water feature with moving water will absolutely complete any landscape or backyard project. Imagine sitting on your new patio or deck and hearing the sounds of water while you are grilling, relaxing or even entertaining. A water feature will definitely be the focal point of any garden,” says George Mi-
halchick, owner of Ponds By George. “These features will be enjoyed all year long. The flowing water in warmer weather will then transform into amazing ice sculptures flowing down the rocks.”
There is no one perfect backyard; each project is as special as each homeowner. The best way to start any project is to consider your own lifestyle and intentions. Whether you’re a social butterfly, enjoy family gettogethers, looking to start a garden or just looking for a peaceful place to put your feet up, your backyard should be a reflection of your interests.
A Transition Period
During this time of change, it is important to consider the impact of falling leaves. Leaving water surfaces open allows leaves to fall inside, clogging up filters, water features and promoting stagnant water. Placing netting over these surfaces helps to ensure their longevity and lessen the cleaning needed—allowing you more time to enjoy your space.
“When fall officially arrives, and the trees start losing their leaves, we often recommend netting your pond,” says Mihalchick. “Once all the leaves have fallen, begin your fall pond care by removing any netting. Pond netting should be
stored indoors to keep it safe from wear and tear due to heavy snowfall and ice.”
Looking Ahead
While New Year’s is still a while off, it is never too early to start thinking about your ambitions for next year. Whether you hope to host more gatherings, spend more time outdoors or finally accomplish that yard project, the fall is a great time to get started.
“Plan now,” advises Erman. “Start by meeting with your contractor and developing a 3D design so that you can see it come to life before any excavating begins. This way your home will have all the permits and design prepared for an early start in the spring and be ready in time for Memorial Day weekend.”
RESOURCES
Artificial Turf
Artificial Grass Turf Warehouse
201-971-2323 artificialgrassturf warehouse.com
Awnings
Marygrove Awnings 800-AWNINGS marygrove.com
Basement
Waterproofing/Mold Removal/Foundation
Repair
’58 Foundations 610-822-9849 58foundations.com
Baths
Blissful Baths & Home
609-604-6507 blissfulbaths.com
Bedding
Hibernate Bedding
908-766-5450 hibernatebedding.com
Builders/ Remodelers/ Contractors
Amiano & Son Design-Build 609-268-5923 amianoandson.com
Jersey Shore Window Tinting 800-985-8468 jerseyshorewindowtinting.com
Window Treatments
Blind Builders, Inc. 215-322-5855 blindbuilders.com
Blinds Shade & Shutter Factory 215-398-6886
blindsshadeandshutter factory.com
Grander Garages
Garage makeovers continue to be popular as homeowners prioritize both functionality and appearance
by PETER PROKO
PROFLIFT GARAGE DOORS
There was a time when a home’s garage was an afterthought, a lesser-used extension of the house that was mainly utilized for either parking a vehicle, housing tools and lawn equipment, or storing decorations and other overflow items you didn’t want taking up space in the home’s interior. But the evolution of the residential garage has come a long way and now the space is being tailored to suit any number of a homeowner’s needs and desires.
At the top of many wish lists is the goal to become more organized and have better storage solutions, whether it’s shelving and cabinets to help get things off the ground or perhaps a customized workbench area to keep one’s tools tidy and easier to locate in times of need. Others are looking to turn the garage into another living space, perfect for entertaining family and friends, watching the big game or creating a welcomed escape for the kids.
Additionally, the garage has increasingly become the main entryway into the home, and so to avoid tracking in dirt and other debris, garage floors are being finished with resinous coatings that are extremely easy to clean and enhance durability and the overall appearance. What’s more, the right garage door can add the perfect finishing touch, help boost curb appeal and add to your home’s value.
Unsurprisingly, garage makeovers are only increasing in popularity as homeowners are prioritizing the ability to transform the space from dirty and dingy to a well-designed area that is both highly functional and aesthetically pleasing.
To get a better sense of what homeowners are looking for with these in-demand makeovers, House & Home
spoke to some experts in the field who shared their insights and discussed the ways to help breathe new life into your garage.
What’s the process like when a homeowner is looking to revamp their garage? How do you determine which custom cabinet and storage solutions are right for them? The biggest factor is what they are going be storing. If they’re just doing lightweight stuff like Christmas decorations and that sort of thing, that’s one issue. If they’re doing a lot of paint cans, remodeling tools … that sort of thing … it’s another situation. When we put our projects in, we build them from simple to spectacular. So a customer can get just basic storage in the closet, or they can get something that’s spectacular if they want to show off their 1957 Corvette.
—Charles Palko, general manager, Closet Factory Philadelphia
What are some of the more common requests clients have asked for recently?
They want a workbench in there and they want cabinets. [Homeowners] like having cabinets by the door that they can use as a drop-off zone for groceries, packages, etc.
And since many are using the garage as their front door now, they like to have a bench near the [interior] door where they can sit down and take their shoes off. And then they want a cabinet right next to the bench so they can slide their shoes into it instead of bringing them in the house [and tracking in dirt from the garage].
No matter what their request, they want it to be very functional.
—Aaron Lewis, owner, Closets for Less of Bucks County
Grander Garages
Typically when a homeowner contacts me, I will ask questions to find out what their needs are and what their goals are concerning storage, organization and what type of budget they may have in mind. Then I will set up a consultation to meet at their home.
[In addition to finding storage solutions], we have converted garages into workout spaces as well as home offices. We have also turned the space into a man cave or kids play area—[the homeowner] really has unlimited options.
—Clyde Pettit, owner, Distinctive Garage
People tend to focus on updating the inside of the garage, but should they also be looking at updating the garage door at the same time?
A garage door can actually make a difference in your home’s value. A recent study showed that garage doors have
at least 100% return on investment when you go to sell your home. And when you think about it, especially with doors that face the street, they add to the curb appeal. So instead of thinking about it as just something that goes up and down, think about it as also an extension of your front door. People put a lot of value in what their front door looks like and they should also consider putting the same amount of value into what their garage door looks like.
—Fadi Baaklini, owner, ProLift Garage Doors
With so many options, how can you help a homeowner choose the right door for their style of home?
So one thing we can do, especially if somebody is between doors, is we can take a picture of their house and then send them pictures of what the new garage doors would look like based on whatever design
or style of home they have. It gives them a pretty good idea of what it would look like if they chose a woodgrain door, or if they wanted to go from an existing woodgrain to a red or green colored door. It really helps bring what they are envisioning to life versus just seeing it on paper and trying to imagine it in their head.
—Fadi Baaklini
Aside from making the garage cleaner and more organized, is it important to homeowners to make the garage look and feel more polished like the rest of the house?
It’s very important. When I was younger, my garage was a garage; we stored stuff in there and we used the front door to access the house. Now people are using the garage as their main entrance, they want to be able to pull their cars in and they want speckled floors in there to help make it look prettier.
—Aaron Lewis
With the garage now being the preferred entryway into the home and folks being cognizant of not wanting to drag in dirt from the garage into the house, what are some of the preferred options when it comes to floor coatings?
We carry two types of flooring, the most common is Citadel Polyurea Floor coatings, which are an epoxy type floor with an endless selection of colors. We also offer SwissTrax interlocking garage floor tiles in 19 different colors and can do many decorative designs in the floor. This is a perfect option if the garage concrete floor is in disrepair and epoxy isn’t the best choice.
—Clyde Pettit
The flooring option we use is called polyaspartic. It’s very durable against salt, water and UV rays from the sun. So it will not fade and is excellent for its ease of cleaning. … Most jobs are a one-day job where we’d typically schedule
the floor on a Friday and then start putting cabinets in on a Monday. That gives time for the polyaspartic resin to cure over the weekend. You could walk on it, but you shouldn’t drive on it for 24-48 hours.
—Charles Palko
RESOURCES
Closet Factory Serving Pa. and N.J. (215) 268-7660
ClosetFactory.com
Closets by Design (866) 278-8881 (Pa. and Del.) (888) 500-9215 (N.J.)
ClosetsByDesign.com
Closets for Less of Bucks County Warminster, Pa. (215) 504-5898
Closets4LessBucks.com
Distinctive Garage Cape May Court House, N.J. (609) 602-2270
