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Additions – Garman Builders, Inc.

The builder’s client purchased this home 3 years ago, but the home did not have a garage. The client needed a place for storage as well as parking for their two vehicles.

The simple solution was to build a garage; however, the site conditions made this a challenge. Due to set back limitations, the only choice for location was on a bank with a severe slope. The builder began designing a structure that both matched the log home authenticity and was, of course, structurally sound.

Basement - Norman L. Graham

These Lancaster residents wanted to replace their unfinished block wall basement with a nice finished area for out of town guests to stay. They had a vision for a private apartment with a separate outside entrance.

This basement project included new outside stairs that led to French doors, providing private access. A new stone-look area well with a window was cut in to provide bedroom egress. The project also added a kitchenette, bedroom, and full bath.

The builders faced a challenge in the existing steel columns, which were placed such that they interfered with space planning. Smart engineering allowed for the removal of one steel column, and the incorporation of the rest into the room’s décor.

Bathroom, Division 1 - Re-bath & More

When this client’s pipes began to leak through the kitchen ceiling, they decided it was time to do an entire bathroom remodel. One of their main goals was to use the space more efficiently and make the bathroom seem bigger.

The client had a pedestal sink which had no storage and an old, curved cast iron tub. Rebath presented them with a solution to create more space by moving a radiator to open up the back of the bathroom and adding a new sink/vanity combination. Old, water damaged tiles were replaced with a new tub and a wall surround, complete with wainscoting in the rest of the bathroom.

Bathroom, Division 2 - William J. Patrick, Inc.

The owners were interested in creating a spa bathing and showering experience by expanding their master bathroom. They also wanted a larger master closet.

The clients’ children were grown and had recently left the house, so the decision was made to incorporate an adjoining bedroom into the master suite area to overcome space limitations. The use of the extra bedroom allowed the builder to design a large walk-in closet and expand the master bath to include a separate soaking tub and shower area. They closed off the door to the hallway and made an entrance to the new expanded closet between the tub and shower.

One of the challenges faced was lack of natural light. The only window was in what was to become the water closet, and there were no plans to change or add any additional windows. The builder optimized natural light by aligning the pocket door into the water closet from the main bath with the exterior window to allow light to flow through the open door. Recessed lights and wall mounted fixtures were added to brighten the area.

Commercial - Eby Exteriors

The clients in this case were the owners and President of the Eby Exteriors, who purchased the building so they could house their offices and showroom there.

They were able to do this project at a reduced rate due to the fact that they were doing the work for themselves. Many of their suppliers were willing to donate or greatly reduce the cost of the products as a way of rewarding their loyalty and showcase their items. They used special insulation to help eliminate traffic noise, built a new porch and a new pent roof to add life to the drab front of the building. The building’s makeover included various additions, new shutters and hardware.

There were some difficulties in finding a proper base to attach the pent roof to the existing wall. They had to cut into the wall to locate a proper base, and then change the framing design so the roof would be anchored properly and according to code. Additionally, many of the necessary alterations to the entrance and porch area required creative planning in order to not lose precious parking space, which was already limited.

Exterior - Eby Exteriors

The client needed to update their poorly operating and drafty windows and add insulation. They also received some storm damage from slate shingles that blew off their neighbor’s home.

The homeowner did a lot of research and had her choices already in place. She wanted to stick to a specific budget and have few surprises as the project started. She determined that ¾” thick insulation board could be installed and still maintain a proper look where the siding met the gable rakes. New windows and siding were installed. The contractor also helped her select a durable, mahogany porch and storm door. They removed, cleaned and reinstalled her gutters and added new downspouts.

The home has four, single-sash hinged windows that swing in. It was very important to the client that these be replaced with units that operate similarly. After much searching, the solution was to order individual sashes as close to the opening size as possible, hinge them, and build tight weather seal around the opening.

Outdoor Living, Division 1 - MBC Building & Remodeling

The owner liked to entertain outside and only had a small patio. They wanted a large, wood deck with built in benches and planters. The existing hill and rocks could not be moved so the deck was designed to complement the contours of the land.

Getting the different angles of the deck to work with the benches, planters and rock wall posed a challenge, especially with the diagonal layout of the deck boards.

Outdoor Living, Division 2 - Garman Builders

The clients had just installed an in-ground pool and wanted a pool house with a bathroom, an area for pool equipment and chemicals storage and their riding mower.

The builder designed and built a pool house to match the architecture of the main house. As an added bonus the setup ensured that the water lines would not freeze in the winter.

Outdoor Living, Division 3 - Eby Exteriors

This client was an area country club whose deck was old and worn out. The wood floor and railing were splintered and twisted. Also, the deck was located above a restaurant and yet had no stairs going down to the driveway, restaurant or club house. The only access to the deck was through the second floor banquet facility. The clients wanted a new beautiful and safe deck that their customers could access without having to go through the banquet facility.

Because Eby was building the deck on a roof that was also being replaced by another contractor, they faced challenges in determining how to fit the deck components with the new roof, requiring significant attention to detail not only with his project but the other’s as well.

Whole House Remodeling, Division 1 - Zephyr Thomas Home Improvement Company

This client was experiencing several unpleasant issues with their home including rotted, drafty, and broken single pane windows, sills, and locks. Additionally, the doors and frames were in such terrible shape that they could see light coming in from the outside around the door frames. The wood siding and framing was rotting, and the screen porch had rain, ice and mold issues.

The contractor replaced all exteriors on the home including windows, doors, capping, soffits, fascia board, gutters, downspouts, siding and shutters. The screen porch was converted into a sunroom with vertical 4-track windows.

The entire left wall of the house was completely rotted and needed to be reframed. It was a challenge to replace the rotted framing without damaging the interior wall; with careful work, Zephyr Thomas accomplished just this.

Whole House Remodeling, Division 2 - Wheatland Custom Homes

This family of five simply didn’t have enough space in their 80 year old rancher. They knew their house no longer fit their needs but they weren’t willing to move to gain space. The home was in desperate need of repairs from drafty windows to rotten door seals.

The clients put together their wish list and budget. Unfortunately, their resources did not match the wish list but the builder worked with them to identify needs vs. wants. The end result included transforming the home from a single story to a 2 story, replacing the windows and doors, removing the crumbling front stoop and expanding it to a porch, turning a dark, interior bedroom into a hallway and laundry closet and adding 2 bedrooms and a bathroom to the second floor.

The rainy weather posed challenges since the builder needed to remove the roof. They also discovered the east exterior wall was bowed out several inches due to ceiling joists going in the wrong direction. The wall then needed to be pulled back in line with the house.

Whole House Remodel, Division 3 - Kreider & Diller Builders

This was a 3 part remodeling job consisting of kitchen, basement, and garage overhauls. The clients wanted to open up the kitchen to provide eat-in dining, install wood flooring, and upgrade their cabinets and appliances to reflect their Early Colonial American taste. They envisioned a Colonial Tavern motif for their finished basement and also desired to transform the garage to complement the 2 story brick portion of the main house and fit the Colonial theme.

In the kitchen, the builder removed everything to the studs and ceiling joists, moved the sink to be centered at the windows and installed new cabinets, countertops, appliances, and lighting and hardwood floors. Using photos provided by the owner as a guide, the builder converted the basement from a cramped, outdated storage room to a warm, inviting space that features a custom brick tile floor; custom beaded wainscoting, trim and doors; a big screen TV enclosed in built in closet; a renovated fireplace; and a colonial bar. The garage was given the same look as the basement with new horizontal beaded shiplap cedar siding to match the Wainscoting.

Whole House Remodel, Division 4 – EGStoltzfus Homes

The homeowner was looking to add first floor living to their 1930’s Cape Cod without sacrificing the look or functionality of the home. They also desired a separate garage for their two collector cars, an updated sunroom, and a front porch to provide curb appeal.

All existing trim, siding and window features were meticulously re-created on the new design. Lot coverage restrictions prompted the contractor to reduce paved surfaces as much as possible, resulting in a twin track seamed drive leading to the new garage. The existing upstairs bedroom received a new dormer for egress and stone retention walls helped resolve grading issues.