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Bethlehem Gallery of Floors offers flooring services

by Consuelo Espinoza

Their Adore Your Floor Guarantee ensures customers will love their floor, or it will be replaced. The store offers a wide array of both residential and commercial flooring, encompassing carpet, laminate, hardwood, luxury vinyl, and tile—all tailored to meet local needs. Their Adore Your Floor Guarantee ensures customers will love their floor, or it will be replaced. With expert measurement, worry-free professional installation, and surprisingly affordable prices, they work every…

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ENERGY STAR's guidance on attic upgrades emphasizes the importance of hatch treatment and highlights equipment and combustion-safety considerations. When considering the installation of attic insulation, homeowners typically focus on the type of material and its thickness. However, a more effective strategy is to view the attic as an integrated system that encompasses various factors, including air leaks, accessibility, moisture, and safety considerations. The specified depth or product name is merely…

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Homeowners advised on proper exterior paint preparation

by Consuelo Espinoza

Choosing a new exterior paint shade works best when homeowners first understand why the current finish is failing and how the surface will be prepared. Assessing the Existing Exterior Walk the house at ground level and photograph peeling paint, stains, open joints, and any visibly deteriorated trim. Record recurring problem spots and note whether nearby gutters, roof details, or landscaping might affect the repair work. Ask the contractor which issues…

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San Francisco home gets modern renovation

A modern renovation of a 1914 Edwardian home in San Francisco's Lake...

Consuelo Espinoza • Nov 4, 2026 • Contractor Corner

San Francisco home gets modern renovation

T he 1914 Edwardian home is located on California Street. Interior designer Eva Bradley drew inspiration from her time in San Francisco when designing a 1914 Edwardian home on California Street. The house, just under 2,870 square feet, is...

located in the city's coveted Lake District. Eva shares her affection for the area, saying "I still love these streets" and appreciating "the architecture, the light, and the way each block carries its own history." The owners, a young couple...

Bethlehem Gallery of Floors offers flooring services

Bethlehem Gallery of Floors offers efficient flooring services with skilled advisors and...

Consuelo Espinoza • Nov 2, 2026 • Renovation Diary

Bethlehem Gallery of Floors offers flooring services

T heir Adore Your Floor Guarantee ensures customers will love their floor, or it will be replaced. The store offers a wide array of both residential and commercial flooring, encompassing carpet, laminate, hardwood, luxury vinyl, and tile—all tailored to...

meet local needs. Their Adore Your Floor Guarantee ensures customers will love their floor, or it will be replaced. With expert measurement, worry-free professional installation, and surprisingly affordable prices, they work every day to earn their reputation as Bethlehem's top...

Bella Casa Unveils New Showroom

Bella Casa Kitchen & Bath unveils a new showroom in Lehigh Valley,...

Fernanda Perez • Oct 29, 2026 • Material Guide

Bella Casa Unveils New Showroom

A fter 16 years in Allentown, owners Faye and Spiros Motsenigos are thrilled to move into a standalone showroom they now own. Bella Casa Kitchen & Bath is celebrating 20 years of transforming homes in the Lehigh Valley with...

the grand opening of its new showroom this fall. Since 2003, the firm has completed thousands of projects, building a reputation for stunning kitchen and bathroom designs through a focus on understanding each client's unique needs and lifestyle. A New...

Homeowners urged to standardize bids before remodeling

Homeowners in Lehigh Valley face wildly varying remodeling bids—learn how to standardize...

Fernanda Perez • Oct 26, 2026 • Contractor Corner

Homeowners urged to standardize bids before remodeling

T he Pennsylvania Attorney General’s consumer guide outlines legal requirements for contracts, including payment terms and timelines. Homeowners in the Lehigh Valley preparing for fall remodeling projects frequently encounter a major challenge: receiving vastly different bids for the same...

job. Three contractors visiting the same space may propose entirely different scopes—one might include painting, another might assume the homeowner will handle it, and a third could offer an allowance for fixtures yet to be selected. When comparing only the...