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Indicators that It’s Time to Replace Your Carpet
Everyone faces it at some point in time. That carpet that you loved when you first got it suddenly looks pretty dingy, and you’re wondering if the time might be right to take the plunge and get a new one. People get attached to their carpet. It feels like home and serves you very …
Warning Signs of Water Heater Failure
When your water heater fails, it can come seemingly out of the blue. One day everything seems fine and the next, your basement is flooded by a torrent of water pouring out of the bottom of your old reliable. That’s why it’s important to watch out for the signs of impending fail to make sure …
What’s Better in Pennsylvania: Gas or Electric Heating?
As the dead of winter sets in and you are cranking up the thermostat, you might have stopped to wonder which is the most beneficial way to heat your home. While gas and electrical heat both bring their own set of benefits to the table, you still should weigh the pros and cons of each …
Featured Contractor: Millennial Entrepreneur, Mike Barnard, Talks ServiceWhale
Just last week we had the opportunity to talk with Mike Barnard, owner and operator of MDB Construction. Mike’s company, founded while he was still in school, provides services in Central New Jersey and Pennsylvania. It was a pleasure to speak with such an ambitious entrepreneur to get some insight regarding his experience with ServiceWhale. …
Why Home Improvement Contractors are Migrating to ServiceWhale
Why does any living thing migrate? The answer is fairly simple, when an environment becomes less attractive, animals will relocate to a more hospitable location. It’s a journey driven by a need for resources. Whether that animal is a mammal, a fish, a reptile or a human, they will respond to signs that tell them …
ServiceWhale Receives $1M Follow-On Funding
First Online Marketplace for Home Improvement Projects Expands into New York City Trevose, PA, December 15, 2015 – ServiceWhale, Inc., the only online marketplace for major home improvement projects, is ending 2015 poised for explosive growth in the New Year. One of ServiceWhale’s existing investors has exercised an option to provide the company with an …
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Remodeling Your Bathroom on a Budget
If you’ve been holding off on remodeling the bathroom in your Philadelphia home, now is the time to take action. Winter weather means you can’t do too much to your home’s exterior, but you can do work on the interior without much worry. With weather not being an issue, it comes down to one real …
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5 Ways to Transform a Small Bathroom
Small bathrooms in the home can be an inconvenience if you rely on that space on a regular basis. With a cramped area and lack of storage, you might be frustrated and wishing you could change that particular part of your home. If you’ve been thinking about a renovation, here are five ways to transform …
Why Homeowners are Migrating to ServiceWhale
If you’re a homeowner, it’s a given that at some point in time you will a) want to make improvements to your home or b) need to make repairs to your house. It could be something as simple as upgrading your front porch lighting or as complex as replacing your home heating and cooling (HVAC) …
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DIY vs. Professional Bathroom Remodeling
Philadelphia is full of historic and new homes alike. Wherever you fall on the spectrum, you may realize you really do not like the look of your bathroom anymore. The flooring is from the ‘80s and there are water stains seeping through the walls. So, you give yourself the ultimatum: remodel the bathroom or barricade …
