Custom Craft Contractors Honored with Local and Regional Awards

by Custom Craft Contractors on March 21, 2012 in Awards

Lansdale, PA—Custom Craft Contractors was recently honored with both local and regional Contractor of the Year (CotY) Awards for a bathroom renovation in the Under $30,000 category.  The local awards were presented by the Bucks-Mont Chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) at a ceremony held at the Joseph Ambler Inn in [...]

Financing Options for Home Renovations

by Custom Craft Contractors on January 21, 2012 in Financing

We are frequently asked about available financing for remodeling projects. For the benefit of our clients, we have prepared the following list of financing options. Be sure to consult with your local banker or mortgage broker for help identifying the best option for you. Home Equity Loans & Lines of Credit Both of these financing [...]

Tips For Taking Better Pictures This Holiday Season

by Custom Craft Contractors on November 22, 2011 in Lifestyle Tips

With the holiday season right around the corner, there will be plenty of family photos capturing the moments.  Our project estimator and amateur photographer, Mike Foering, offers a simple suggestion for taking better and more interesting pictures. Mike suggests composing your pictures using, “The Rule of Thirds”.  It is a simple concept to implement and [...]

Mudrooms Help Families Master Messes

by Custom Craft Contractors on September 22, 2011 in Mudrooms

A modern mudroom can greatly improve the cleanliness and organization of your home by creating a transitional area between the outdoors and the comfort of your living space. Having a place to kick off dirty shoes, hang wet jackets and stow away backpacks and briefcases can greatly reduce the intrusion of clutter, dirt, dust and [...]

Top 5 Reasons to Remodel Your Bathroom

by Custom Craft Contractors on July 24, 2011 in Bathrooms

1. Family Needs As families evolve over time the function of the bathroom does as well. A growing family may find that adding a master bathroom could shorten the morning line-up outside the bathroom door. Empty nesters may find that a stand up shower suits their needs better than a tub. In short, it makes [...]

Make Your Home More Energy Efficient by Replacing Old Windows and Doors

by Custom Craft Contractors on March 22, 2011 in Energy Efficiency

Why is it important? Energy rates were recently increased, resulting in higher energy costs for homeowners. Drafty windows and doors are major contributors to high heating and cooling bills. By replacing windows and doors with energy efficient models, homeowners can significantly reduce their energy consumption and lower their bills. Which windows or doors should I [...]

Bathroom Ventilation for Healthy Air

by Custom Craft Contractors on January 18, 2011 in Bathrooms

Why is it important? A properly ventilated bathroom is essential for healthy air within your home.  Removing the moist air created during showering and bathing helps to avoid the growth of mold and mildew and prevents the deterioration of bathroom fixtures such as cabinetry & tile, which can lead to costly repairs. How is it accomplished? [...]

Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency About to Expire

by Custom Craft Contractors on September 11, 2010 in Energy Efficiency

Take Action: Federal tax credits for energy efficient home improvement projects expire Dec 31, 2010! Tax credits are available for a wide variety of home improvement projects including:  window & door replacements, insulation, roof shingle replacement, HVAC improvements, and more.  To take advantage of the credits, the improvements have to be installed prior to the [...]