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Winter Preparation & Maintenance Checklist for Pittsburgh Homeowners

Don't let winter catch your Pittsburgh home off guard! With snow, ice, and freezing temps on the way, now is the time to prep. Our essential checklist will help you protect your home, improve energy efficiency, and avoid costly issues. Seal drafts, clear gutters, inspect your roof, and more. Read more

Embrace the Bold: Transform Your Home with J. Francis Company, LLC.

As we step into a new era of design, it's time to break free from the confines of minimalist trends and embrace boldness in your home remodel. If you are ready to make a statement, here are some compelling reasons to go bold and how to achieve it in your next home project. Read more

How to Care For and Maintain Any Type of Flooring

Maintaining your flooring isn't just about keeping it clean; it's about preserving its beauty and integrity for years to come. Read more

Lanternfly Egg Patrol: How to Spot Them and What to Do Next

But with all the beauty that is emerging this spring, there is one thing we are all dreading here in Pittsburgh - the spotted lantern fly infestation. Read more

Maintenance Checklist to Prepare Your Home for Spring

Spring is always a great time for a reset and a good clean/check-up around the home. Read more

9 Best Outdoor Living Essentials for Renovating Home Spaces

By jfrancis
Ever catch yourself looking out the window and daydreaming of an updated, beautiful backyard that's both functional and welcoming? Read more

Exploring the Resurgence of Wallpaper: Insights from J. Francis Company, LLC

By jfrancis
Unveil the resurgence of wallpaper in interior design with J. Francis Company, LLC. Discover how this timeless decor element is shaping living spaces in Pittsburgh. Read more

Home renovation testimonial in Pittsburgh, PA by J. Francis Company, LLC, a design-build company

A good home contractor is a key factor in the success of your home renovation or construction project. Read more

What to expect when you hire J. Francis Company, LLC - direct from a customer

By jfrancis
Want to hear directly from the source? Listen to this customer of ours walk you through her experience from hiring J. Francis Company, LLC to completion. Read more

Affordable Landscaping Solutions for your home in Pittsburgh

By jfrancis
let's talk everything from expectations and budgets for your outdoor spaces to invasive species (yes, lantern flies) and deer issues to weed control and leaning retaining walls - and the science behind lawn care. Read more

Design ideas on how to remodel your old staircase

By jfrancis
If you live in Pittsburgh, there is a good chance you live in an older home - from Sewickley to South Hills to the Mexican War Streets. Read more

How to remove water stains from marble or granite

cleaning marble countertops carefully
By jfrancis
After a while, you start to notice some stains on those expensive new countertops. What and how did that get there? Read more

High Tech but not Far Fetched

By jfrancis
The 2005 hit movie Mr. and Mrs. Smith featured a high-tech kitchen that only an assassin could love. Preparing for an unavoidable marital war, Mrs. Smith programs a code into her single wall oven, drops the oven door, and up-pops a vault of deliciously sharpened knives and weapons. Read more

100-year-old home testimonial

By jfrancis
How many 100-year-old homes have we done? Hundreds! Renovating a 100-year-old home can be an exciting project, but it also comes with its own unique challenges. Read more

Kitchen renovation testimonial - Mexican War Streets

By jfrancis
Kitchen renovations can play a crucial role in updating older homes, such as Lisa's (an old row home in the Mexican War Streets neighborhood of Pittsburgh). Read more

Kitchen renovation testimonial

By jfrancis
Kitchen renovations can significantly improve home value for several reasons. The kitchen is often considered the heart of the home and a focal point for potential buyers. Read more

Tim Faller Show: Setting Up an In-house Training Center

By jfrancis
Podcast Episode on the Tim Faller show with Dave Myers from J. Francis, LLC. Read more

Building Your Color Story

By jfrancis
Many decisions go into every project that is developed at J. Francis Company, and one decision that is most understated, and yet most impactful, for your next remodeling project, is the use of color. Read more

How to Control Costs During the Design Phase in Pittsburgh

By jfrancis
You have more control over your costs than you might think, and with the right remodeling team, you can keep costs under control through proper planning and communication. Read more