october 2021 Molly L. “Volunteering at the food bank was an awesome experience and I would definitely volunteer there again! I really appreciate how the Central PA Food Bank serves our local community and educates volunteers on signs that their neighbors may be hungry even if they do not want to ask for help.” …
Continue ReadingHow to Replace Exterior Doors – Things to Consider
Homeowners today frequently look for new opportunities to improve the comfort and value of their properties. Exterior or front doors are often a prime area for an upgrade. Whether it be for enhanced security, energy efficiency, style, or another factor, new doors can greatly increase the appeal of a home. However, it is important to get the …
Continue Reading8 Bathroom Cleaning Tips
Wondering how to clean your bathroom properly? In this post, we’ll outline great bathroom cleaning tips to get your toilet, bathtub, shower, countertops, and more sparkling! Clear Items from Your Surfaces Before Cleaning To make your life much easier, make sure to clear items like toothbrushes, bottles, brushes, and more from the surfaces you’re planning to clean. …
Continue ReadingHow to Increase the Value of Your Home
Whether our Covid time of staying at home or the bustling housing market is the reason, it seems Americans have caught the remodeling bug. Experts project, in fact, that in the last half of 2021 some $332 billion will be spent on home improvements.  Maybe you’ve looked around your own home and wondered what increases …
Continue ReadingHow to Decorate a Small Bathroom
If your smallest room takes that a little too literally, don’t despair. You may not be able to make it any bigger, but you can sure maximize the space you’ve got.  It’s easy to fill a small space, but successfully decorating a small bathroom is about more than just cutting back on clutter. We’ve got …
Continue ReadingWhy You Should Consider Door Sidelites
Ever look at a home, enamored, and wonder what makes it stand out? Chances are the home features door sidelites. Sidelites are framed windows that can be placed on the sides or above your front door. In this piece, we’ll detail how sidelites can improve home aesthetics, how to choose colors, styles, and materials, how sidelites impact security and privacy, and how to fit them into …
Continue Reading5 Things to Look for when Hiring a Contractor
You’ve finally decided to commit to that bath remodel you’ve been putting off for far too long. But unless you are a highly skilled laborer, you’ll need to hire a bathroom renovation contractor before work can begin. And while finding a price point that fits within your budget is important, it shouldn’t be the lone …
Continue ReadingHullco Joins the West Shore Home Family
West Shore Home – Now Serving Chattanooga & Knoxville TN Having recently acquired Hullco, West Shore Home is excited to announce we’ll be offering bath, shower, door, and window remodeling services to the Chattanooga and Knoxville regions of Tennessee. The staff at Hullco dedicated themselves to making life better for their customers. We plan to …
Continue ReadingYou’ve Booked a Window Replacement. Now What?
Whether 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 ReadingProject Showcase: Walk-In Shower Remodel in St. Petersburg, FL
West 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 …
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