Journal

Practical notes on planning, designing and building, written for homeowners in Delaware and southeastern Pennsylvania.

October 20, 2026, 7 min read

Remodeling an older home in Wilmington: what’s behind the walls

Older houses in Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley are usually well built, but their walls hold materials and methods no longer used. Here is what you are likely to find and how to plan for it.
October 13, 2026, 7 min read

Planning an in-law suite in Delaware and southeastern Pennsylvania

Who the suite is for, whether to convert space or add on, which floor makes sense, and the questions about kitchens, entrances, accessibility and zoning worth settling before design begins.
October 6, 2026, 7 min read

Design-build vs. hiring an architect and a contractor separately

One team that designs and builds, or an architect first and contractors bidding later? A plain comparison of cost certainty, accountability and schedule, and the cases where the traditional route is the better choice.

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