Is A Vinyl Window Replacement Right For Your Home? Once upon a time, the biggest concern homeowners faced when it came to their windows was choosing stylish window treatments that complemented their interior décor. But nowadays, when homeowners think about windows, they’re more likely to focus on features such as energy efficiency, durability, and customizability. …
Continue Reading5 Easy Ways to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient (and Save the Earth!)
“Hey, shut that door! Are we trying to air condition the whole neighborhood? We’ve definitely all heard that one before. In fact, it may even be the original “Dad Joke.” But all kidding aside, every year, American homes waste about 61% of the energy they consume. Much of this energy consumption goes to powering standby …
Continue ReadingProject Showcase: Soaker Tub Replacement in Camp Hill, PA
For this tub replacement project, our team switched out an old tub with a brand new soaker tub. We worked with the customer to install a wall surround, faucet, and shower head that matched their exact needs. New grab bars and shelves were also put in place to ensure a safe bathing experience. Check out …
Continue ReadingDon’t Bother With Bathtub Liners – Get a Real Bathroom Remodel in Just One Day
Bathtub liners may seem like a great way to perform a bathroom remodel without investing too much in the project, but, in reality, a bath or shower liner is really only a Band-Aid that’s going to cover up the underlying issue rather than addressing it. Liners Can Lead To A Bathroom Remodel Nightmare If a …
Continue ReadingThe 3 Types of Exterior Door Materials – Which Is Right for Your Home?
There are many reasons why you might be looking to replace one or more exterior doors at your home. Maybe your front door is looking a little worse for wear and is dragging down your home’s curb appeal. Or, maybe you’re trying to maximize your home’s energy efficiency and your old exterior doors just aren’t …
Continue ReadingProject Showcase: Custom Bathtub Remodel – Belleview, Florida
Before their custom bathtub remodel, Rod and Jane Forrester of Belleview, Florida, were having a hard time entering and exiting their dated conventional bathtub. So, like many local homeowners searching for a safer way to bathe, they picked up the phone and called West Shore Home. Since West Shore Home partners with one of the …
Continue ReadingWhat to Look for in Replacement Windows
We often don’t think about them, but replacing windows can be key to maintaining the functionality of our homes. Windows influence the natural light in our homes as well as our ability to let fresh air in during warmer seasons. Their importance may fly under the radar, but when shopping for replacement windows, there are many important factors to consider. These include …
Continue Reading4 Ways a Bathroom Remodel Adds Value to Your Home
Home improvement projects can be a big undertaking. They often include challenges such as making design decisions, allocating financial resources, gathering materials, and figuring out project schedules. This is a lot to take on for regular folks with families, full-time jobs, and social lives. The question is, is it worth it? In this post, we’ll discuss four ways bathroom remodeling projects add value to …
Continue Reading5 Things to Consider When Thinking About Bathroom Remodeling
Taking on a bathroom remodeling project can be overwhelming. It starts out as simple as “I want to remodel my bath,” but can quickly spawn other questions and considerations. At West Shore Home, we recognize that everyone’s situation is different, whether it be financials, design preferences, space available, or other factors. In this post, we aim to …
Continue ReadingNow is the Perfect Time to Remodel Your Bathroom – Here’s Why
Bathroom upgrades are essential; we use them every day, every week, every year. But, when thinking about home improvement and the projects we’d like to take on around the house, sometimes the bathroom gets forgotten. 2020, given the pandemic and how our home lives have changed (pun intended), is the perfect time to consider a bathroom …
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