At Closets by Design, we design, build and install custom organizational projects (we don't offer closet clean out or junk removal services). Our designers travel to your home for a free consultation. We manufacture everything locally in our office in Exton, PA. Our installers are all full time employees who are a treat to have in your home! We handle Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, New Castle, and Philadelphia counties.
"Because of my current dicey health condition, I was fvorced to casncel this project. Will be in touch to re-schedule when my situation clears up."
Clemson P on December 2020
At Closets by Design, we design, build and install custom organizational projects (we don't offer closet clean out or junk removal services). Our designers travel to your home for a free consultation. We manufacture everything locally in our office in Exton, PA. Our installers are all full time employees who are a treat to have in your home! We handle Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, New Castle, and Philadelphia counties.
"Because of my current dicey health condition, I was fvorced to casncel this project. Will be in touch to re-schedule when my situation clears up."
Clemson P on December 2020
Home & Hearth Chimney and Masonry Co is an owner-operated chimney company specializing in chimney sweeps & inspections, masonry repairs & rebuilds, cap installations, waterproofing, animal removal and more! Over a decade in the industry has given us the knowledge and expertise needed to keep your heating and fireplace chimney safe, functional and beautiful! At Home & Hearth Chimney we care for your home like we care for our own!
"Jacob was outstanding. Professional, straightforward, and thorough. Will be recommending him and working with him again in the future."
Ian K on December 2024
Home & Hearth Chimney and Masonry Co is an owner-operated chimney company specializing in chimney sweeps & inspections, masonry repairs & rebuilds, cap installations, waterproofing, animal removal and more! Over a decade in the industry has given us the knowledge and expertise needed to keep your heating and fireplace chimney safe, functional and beautiful! At Home & Hearth Chimney we care for your home like we care for our own!
"Jacob was outstanding. Professional, straightforward, and thorough. Will be recommending him and working with him again in the future."
Ian K on December 2024
Our team of expert craftsmen can turn your vision into reality. We specialize in creating custom woodwork for any occasion, from kitchen remodels to new homes. We use only the highest quality materials and craftsmanship to ensure durability and lasting beauty.
"I had the privilege of working with Alpha General Contractor and I am throughly impressed with the entire experience. From start to finish, Alpha demonstrated not only exceptional level of skill but also a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for high quality work."
patty c on December 2024
Our team of expert craftsmen can turn your vision into reality. We specialize in creating custom woodwork for any occasion, from kitchen remodels to new homes. We use only the highest quality materials and craftsmanship to ensure durability and lasting beauty.
"I had the privilege of working with Alpha General Contractor and I am throughly impressed with the entire experience. From start to finish, Alpha demonstrated not only exceptional level of skill but also a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for high quality work."
patty c on December 2024
For over 30 years, Chimney Cricket has served the Philadelphia area with comprehensive chimney restoration, full service chimney repairs, quality chimney inspections, and reliable chimney sweeping. Why choose Chimney Cricket? Simple. We love chimneys! We are more than certified sweeps, inspectors, and masons. Each of our technicians share a passion for their work. We love the challenge of troubleshooting chimney problems and enjoy restoring masonry chimneys.
"We’re enjoying the heat and beauty of our new fireplace as I write this! Chimney Cricket supported us through a tough series of errors caused by manufacturer’s lack of support. Finally they were able to locate the errors and get our beautiful new fireplace up and running. My only word of warning to folks considering installation of a new fireplace: make sure the model you select has a track record of easy installation and servicing, and that the manufacturer is known for standing behind their products."
Arthur J on October 2022
For over 30 years, Chimney Cricket has served the Philadelphia area with comprehensive chimney restoration, full service chimney repairs, quality chimney inspections, and reliable chimney sweeping. Why choose Chimney Cricket? Simple. We love chimneys! We are more than certified sweeps, inspectors, and masons. Each of our technicians share a passion for their work. We love the challenge of troubleshooting chimney problems and enjoy restoring masonry chimneys.
"We’re enjoying the heat and beauty of our new fireplace as I write this! Chimney Cricket supported us through a tough series of errors caused by manufacturer’s lack of support. Finally they were able to locate the errors and get our beautiful new fireplace up and running. My only word of warning to folks considering installation of a new fireplace: make sure the model you select has a track record of easy installation and servicing, and that the manufacturer is known for standing behind their products."
Arthur J on October 2022
In Business Since 2016 We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today! WE OFFER MILITARY DISCOUNTS!
"The team at Fireworx installed a gas fireplace insert for me. From the initial consultation and estimate with Bobby to the install with Andrew and Daniel was flawless. They were professional, clean, and came in under my budget. I’d highly recommend them for anyone looking for fireplace installations."
Jeff W on May 2025
In Business Since 2016 We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today! WE OFFER MILITARY DISCOUNTS!
"The team at Fireworx installed a gas fireplace insert for me. From the initial consultation and estimate with Bobby to the install with Andrew and Daniel was flawless. They were professional, clean, and came in under my budget. I’d highly recommend them for anyone looking for fireplace installations."
Jeff W on May 2025
Need help with your fireplace or chimney? We are ready to help. We have been family owned and operated since 1968 serving America proudly. Handling all your Chimney Repair - Chimney Sweep - Fireplaces - gas fireplace install - wood stove install and maintenance - chimney inspections, masonry and all chimney needs. Call or message now to schedule your service, we can't wait to meet you.
"Thorough, meticulous, and always professional it went very well."
Linda W on June 2025
Need help with your fireplace or chimney? We are ready to help. We have been family owned and operated since 1968 serving America proudly. Handling all your Chimney Repair - Chimney Sweep - Fireplaces - gas fireplace install - wood stove install and maintenance - chimney inspections, masonry and all chimney needs. Call or message now to schedule your service, we can't wait to meet you.
"Thorough, meticulous, and always professional it went very well."
Linda W on June 2025
For over 25 years the Storione family has been consistently redefining home improvements as a true family business. Our commitment is quality products and quality installations to provide customer with a lifetime of performance from our products. We are not general contractors and we specialize in only windows, doors and siding and we have it down to a science. As we move forward and always staying on the cutting edge out missions is to minimize you homes energy consumption through high performance windows, siding and doors. We feel that is our duty to do our part for our environment to create a better future for everyone.
"These guys were great. No hardcore sales pitch. Mike came out twice sampled the windows and explained the process. Professional installers were courteous, and clean. More important, knew their craft. Put all window treatments back in place. Later on, we did have an issue with one window (not quality) and the owner came out personally to remedy the fix."
Steve C on April 2024
For over 25 years the Storione family has been consistently redefining home improvements as a true family business. Our commitment is quality products and quality installations to provide customer with a lifetime of performance from our products. We are not general contractors and we specialize in only windows, doors and siding and we have it down to a science. As we move forward and always staying on the cutting edge out missions is to minimize you homes energy consumption through high performance windows, siding and doors. We feel that is our duty to do our part for our environment to create a better future for everyone.
"These guys were great. No hardcore sales pitch. Mike came out twice sampled the windows and explained the process. Professional installers were courteous, and clean. More important, knew their craft. Put all window treatments back in place. Later on, we did have an issue with one window (not quality) and the owner came out personally to remedy the fix."
Steve C on April 2024
At Swidra Home Remodeling we do renovations, handyman services, and honey do lists. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"High quality work with an affordable price. He was polite, professional and quick. I am looking forward to having him complete some more projects for me in the future!"
Donovan D on April 2024
At Swidra Home Remodeling we do renovations, handyman services, and honey do lists. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"High quality work with an affordable price. He was polite, professional and quick. I am looking forward to having him complete some more projects for me in the future!"
Donovan D on April 2024
W.G. Siding & Roofing Inc., is a family owned and operated business and we take great pride in our motto do it right the first time. We specialize in all kinds of remodeling and carpentry repair work such as roofing, siding, gutters and windows, all at very reasonable rates. We work on both residential and commercial buildings. We work with homeowners to design their remodeling project then provide high-quality craftsmanship and professionalism through all stages of the project. Our staff is courteous, highly knowledgeable in remodeling and are responsive to the clients' needs. We are located in Newtown, PA and we service customers in Bucks, Montgomery, Philadelphia, Mercer & Hunterdon Counties. As owner I supervise each project personally to guarantee your complete satisfaction.
"He came out the very next day after I called him, looked at the needed repair, gave us an excellent price and then quickly made the repair. Courteous, respectful and very reasonably priced. Was a great find!"
Nancy T on December 2018
W.G. Siding & Roofing Inc., is a family owned and operated business and we take great pride in our motto do it right the first time. We specialize in all kinds of remodeling and carpentry repair work such as roofing, siding, gutters and windows, all at very reasonable rates. We work on both residential and commercial buildings. We work with homeowners to design their remodeling project then provide high-quality craftsmanship and professionalism through all stages of the project. Our staff is courteous, highly knowledgeable in remodeling and are responsive to the clients' needs. We are located in Newtown, PA and we service customers in Bucks, Montgomery, Philadelphia, Mercer & Hunterdon Counties. As owner I supervise each project personally to guarantee your complete satisfaction.
"He came out the very next day after I called him, looked at the needed repair, gave us an excellent price and then quickly made the repair. Courteous, respectful and very reasonably priced. Was a great find!"
Nancy T on December 2018
Chimney repairs repointing brick and block work windows doors etc. give me a call 610-333-6585. We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Called Joe and he came the same day for an estimate on a liner and cleaning. Gave him the ok and he got started that night, in doing so found the blockage was because the chimney had completely collapsed. Him and his crew came back the next day and unclogged and resealed the chimney. Everything was done very timely and professional"
Steve M on March 2021
Chimney repairs repointing brick and block work windows doors etc. give me a call 610-333-6585. We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Called Joe and he came the same day for an estimate on a liner and cleaning. Gave him the ok and he got started that night, in doing so found the blockage was because the chimney had completely collapsed. Him and his crew came back the next day and unclogged and resealed the chimney. Everything was done very timely and professional"
Steve M on March 2021
Wainscoting is decorative paneling that covers the lower part of a wall for style and protection. Beadboard is a type of wainscoting made of long vertical planks with small raised beads between each board. You’ll see it on walls and ceilings when homeowners want added depth and charm. Both options work indoors or outdoors; beadboard pieces lock together with tongue-and-groove joints, while similar styles, such as shiplap, rely on a square rabbet joint.
The best rule of thumb for wainscoting is to stop the panels at about one-third of the wall height. In a room with a nine-foot ceiling, that’s roughly three feet up. Sticking to this ratio keeps the room balanced, lets plenty of wall color show above the trim, and delivers a polished, timeless look.
Wainscoting can make a room look smaller if the room has low ceilings. The same rule applies to wainscoting as it does to painting any space: to make the room look larger and more open, paint it a light color, such as white or cream. Since beadboard incorporates vertical lines in the paneling, this style of wainscoting is ideal for those wanting to make a room appear larger than it is.
Technically, you can panel any room, but wainscoting shines in open areas, such as a foyer or a tall-ceilinged bathroom. Skip it in small rooms with low ceilings—panels can make tight spaces feel boxed in. Open-concept layouts without clear stopping points along the walls are also tricky, as the trim requires a distinct beginning and end.
Removing existing wall panels before installing wainscoting involves distinct demolition efforts. The cost to hire a professional for demo work is $1.50 per square foot. If the underlying drywall requires replacement after panel removal, an additional fee of $1.60 to $2.35 per square foot is incurred. Completing these tasks properly ensures a sturdy foundation and a flawless finish.