Are you thinking about putting an addition onto your existing home so that one or both of your aging parents can move in with you? This is a great idea, as it will allow you to customize the addition to fit their needs. Take a look at a few of the things you should include… Read more »
Category: Additions
Thinking About Moving? Remodel Your Home Instead
There’s nothing like the excitement of moving into a new home. But as the years go by, that excitement can start to wane as the wants and needs of you and your family change. So is it time to leave? While moving may seem like the easiest solution, there are many reasons to consider remodeling… Read more »
Three Useful Home Improvement Apps
When you think about home improvement tools, your cell phone may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But did you know that there are tons of home improvement and design apps that can help you with your next project? Here are a few not to be missed: Pinterest Pinterest has ideas for… Read more »
Steps to Take Before You Finish a Basement
Finishing a basement is a great way to add a new, cozy living area to your home. But because they’re located below grade, basement renovations require a little extra planning and consideration. Before you start hanging drywall, take the following steps to make sure your basement is ready to be transformed into a livable space…. Read more »
What are things you could put in a Mancave?
Western New Yorkers typically have basements in their homes, and Ivy Lea Construction often helps people perfect their basement “man caves” with all sorts of goodies. According to wikipedia.com, a man cave is a male sanctuary where guys can “do as they please without fear of upsetting any female sensibility about house decor or design.”… Read more »
Home Improvement Project Ideas for Spring
After a cold, snowy winter, many Western New Yorkers start thinking about spring, which brings with it a feeling that change is in the air. Besides being able to put away snow shovels and seeing trees sprout fresh leaves, spring is also a time for home improvement projects. Want to bring more natural light into… Read more »
The Value of Adding a Gazebo to Your Property
Now is a great time of the year for Ivy Lea Construction to add a gazebo to your Western New York property. A gazebo is a gathering place for people in a yard. Because it’s covered with a roof, a gazebo keeps the intense sunshine or raging rainfall off of people, so it can be… Read more »
4 Reasons to Build a Man Cave In Your Home
Few things are more desirable to men than their very own “man cave.” A man cave is loosely defined as an exclusive room for men to retreat to, and it is often customized to reflect the interests of that individual and his friends. Let’s take a look at 4 reasons why you should consider building… Read more »
The Benefits of Adding a Family Room to Your Home
Do you ever feel frustrated about a lack of space in your home? If yes, you are not alone, as people are always looking for supplemental space. Should you encounter this dilemma, consider adding a family room, which could provide you with the extra space you need. Ivy Lea Construction, an esteemed contractor in Tonawanda,… Read more »
3 Reasons to Make Home Improvements
For the overwhelming majority of people, purchasing a home will be the largest investment they will ever make. As such, it is essential that homeowners work diligently to maintain, and even improve upon their significant investment. One of the best ways to secure the long-term viability of your investment is by making home improvements. The… Read more »