You’ve finally decided to commit to a bath remodel—but, unless you are a highly skilled laborer, you’ll need to hire a bathroom renovation contractor before work can begin. While finding a price point that fits within your budget is important, it shouldn’t be the lone deciding factor on who you ultimately end up hiring to …
Continue ReadingWhether it’s a project you’ve been putting off for a while or one you just recently noticed needs to be done, you’ve taken that giant first step of scheduling a window replacement. So now what? How do you prepare for new window installation? You may have a few days or even weeks before the installation …
Continue ReadingWest Shore Home helped this customer update their old outdated bath with a new shower that could provide accessibility and style. Notice the low threshold step for ease of getting in and out, as well as the grab bars and bench. The new shower is not only beautiful, but highly functional for accessibility needs as …
Continue ReadingConsumer Reports, one of the most trusted names in unbiased product reviews and ratings, provides a comprehensive guide to buying replacement windows for your home. Below, we’ve outlined some of the most salient tips and takeaways from the most recent version of the guide. WHAT KIND OF WINDOW FRAMES ARE THE BEST? According to the …
Continue ReadingWindow insulation should be on the mind of every homeowner in the winter months, particularly those who live in older homes. There’s a lot to love about living in an older building, but, while many older homes boast fine craftsmanship, they were not built with the same energy-efficient materials as modern-day homes, nor were they …
Continue ReadingWhat is barrier-free bathing? Originally, barrier-free baths and showers were made as a more accessible bathing option. Barrier-free bathtubs include a door to get into them instead of having to step over the ledge and showers are virtually flat to the ground so they are easy to step into. Many of our customers have found …
Continue ReadingTable of Contents Common Window Styles Other Popular Window Styles Different Window Materials The Parts of A Window With so many window styles and options out there, you may be wondering how to choose the right ones for your home. We’ve decided to help make that research a little less daunting by summarizing the most …
Continue ReadingA tub to shower conversion takes your existing bathtub area and converts the space into a beautiful new shower. This is done for safety reasons, aesthetic purposes, and resale value. Adding variety and functionality to your home, converting your tub to a shower is a simple fix that could add benefits to your home–and leave …
Continue ReadingWest Shore Home® recently completed a front door and side entry door remodeling project in Dillsburg, PA. Our design consultants worked with the customer to choose the perfect red color and small window style for their door. Before:The existing door was experiencing cracked, rotting wood around the frame. The wood door was weathered from years …
Continue ReadingWest Shore Home had the pleasure of doing two shower and bath replacements for this customer in South Tampa, FL. The first was replacing a dated shower with something that would give them a little bit more space. Their previous shower had a bench that took up space, which we swapped out for some soap …
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