Berks County Living Home Improvement Guide 2023

HOME GUIDE Improvement 2023

HOME GUIDE Improvement 2023

Creating Your Dream Home

Your home is your space. It’s uniquely designed to suit your preferences and needs…at least it should be. If you’re looking to add some special touches to your home – say a new security system, some updated flooring, a new fireplace, a spuced-up kitchen with energy-efficient appliances or even a new landscape design, you’ve got the right guide in your hands. You might even be in the market to build or buy the home of your dreams. We have that covered, too. We’ll even introduce you to the pros that can keep your utilities running in tiptop shape. We hope you’ll hang on to this Home Improvement Guide for your current, and future, needs.

Nikki M. Murry Editor, Berks County Living

We carry all major household appliances including grills, refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers, ranges, washers, dryers, all styles of microwaves including microwave drawers, wall ovens and cooktops. We also carry GE Café & GE Profile small appliances including blenders, toasters, opal ice machines and more.

We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover and have special no-interest financing. Come see us soon!

Brands we sell:

• Bosch

• GE

• GE Café

• GE Profile

• Hotpoint

• Frigidaire

• Frigidaire Gallery

• Frigidaire Pro

• Electrolux

• LG

• Whirlpool

• Maytag

• Amana

• Kitchen Aid

• Speed Queen

• Viking

• Thermador

• Subzero

• Wolf

• Scotsman

• Cove

• Best

• Blue Star

• Uline

• Marvel

• Verona

• XO

• Zephyr

• Broan

• Danby

• Avanti

• Summit

• Sharp

• Fisher Paykel

• Weber

• Friedrich

• Haier

• Midea

• LG & Samsung TVs

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Diebolt Landscape Co., Inc.

Now into our fifth decade serving Berks and its surrounding counties, Diebolt Landscape Co., Inc. continues to apply new techniques, processes and materials to ensure a more efficiently installed and sustainable product for our customers. We design and build outdoor hardscape elements such as kitchens, heated dining/entertaining areas, swimming pools and active recreation features; through comprehensive communication, it all fits together to fulfill your needs and desires. Softscape elements are integrated using quality, guaranteed plant materials and with touches of lighting, automatic irrigation systems and running water – so relaxing that you may never want to go on vacation!

Enjoy peace of mind when you call Diebolt Landscape Co., Inc. knowing that all the details have been included and our solution will provide years of pleasure and value to your property. Visit our website, dieboltlandscape.com, then give us a call at 717.445.5400 or email at relax@dieboltlandscape.com for a free review and solution to your “Landscape Puzzle!”

Because You & Your Home Deserve the Best!

Eric J & Eric P Miller

When it comes to the biggest investment in your lifetime, you shouldn’t have to choose between an agent’s experience and your own. Over the last 40+ combined years in Berks real estate, the Eric Miller Team joins less than 0.5% of RE/MAX agents worldwide achieving Circle of Legends status with more than $650 million sold and international, award-winning marketing strategies. But it all started with a simple goal: helping others.

Born and raised in Berks County as students, coaches and playground leaders, The Erics know the area and market better than anyone. Their passion for our community along with uncompromising honesty, integrity, attention and tenacity elevate their process to give customers the experience they deserve, every step of the way.

If there’s anything they love more than calling Berks County home, it’s helping others make the best decisions when it comes to theirs.

Contact us

1290 Broadcasting Rd., Wyomissing

610.670.2770 | 484.269.2394

EMiller@GoBerksCounty.com

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Kring’s Hearth and Home

Our two convenient showrooms in Bechtelsville and Schnecksville are committed to delivering effective, elegant solutions of the highest quality.

Whether you're looking to upgrade your existing fireplace or stove, to find energy-efficient heating solutions, to add a new hearth to your home, or to perfect your yard, porch or patio with an outdoor fire feature, the Hearth Experts at Kring's Hearth & Home will devote themselves to bringing your vision to life.

By coming to Kring's Hearth & Home for all your service needs, from installations to regularly scheduled maintenance or major repairs, you can expect continued optimal performance (like a showroom-fresh fireplace) for the entirety of the life of your appliance.

We want your hearth products to keep you and your family warm for years to come, and to guarantee that they do, we'll meet all of your service needs to keep your hearth looking great and operating flawlessly.

SAH Inc.

When you think of SAH, Inc. (Secure-A-Home), security is only the beginning. The real value is the peace of mind we provide for our residential and commercial clients. For more than 35 years, SAH Inc. has provided custom installed security and fire protection systems. Our professional sales team will survey your property and design a system that best fits your needs. We are not a “onesize-fits-all” security company and do not sell package systems. We utilize Alarm.com for interactive services, allowing our customers to keep connected to their most important possessions. This easy-touse app allows you to control your system, check video, operate your thermostat, control your lighting, control garage doors and much more. SAH Inc., Keeping you Safe at Work and Secure at Home. Contact SAH Inc. for a free estimate and peace of mind.

For more than 35 years, SAH Inc. has provided custom installed security and fire protection systems.

D&B Elite Custom

What about D&B Elite is custom? Everything. From new homes built from the ground-up to home renovations and additions, there isn’t a project we’ve done the same twice. While there are plenty of homebuilders to choose from, the Elite team’s level of craftsmanship, experience and heart is second to none. Our team is built with dedicated individuals who become so invested in your home project that they treat it as if it were their own. See what it means to make your home, Elite:

Construction on your home is an inconvenience – we get that. Unforeseen issues will inevitably arise. At D&B Elite Custom we stand by the saying, “A project well planned is a project half-complete.” Follow these tips to ensure a smooth process:

• Work with a general contractor that takes the time to learn your needs and desires. Your construction partner should want to see the site and learn about the conditions of your home. They should encourage you not to rush through decisions and ask questions that make you think about how you are going to function in your space.

• Plan ahead! It’s never too early to reach out and discuss your upcoming project (especially with current supply chain issues and extended lead times). Be prepared with an idea board that shows the style, look and feel you want.

• Be realistic when it comes to financials (unlike the budgets you see on HGTV)! A good home builder will advise you on where you can adjust specifications to save money and come up with a plan that gets the look you desire to fit within a reasonable budget.

• Ask your home builder how they manage project selections and deadlines. Look for a construction partner that invests in construction management software. This will help ensure project deadlines are met and will help keep everything running smoothly through clear communication.

Contact D&B Elite Custom for your complimentary consultation today! See why we were named the People’s Choice Home Contractor and New Home Builder back-to-back in 2022 and 2023.

2001 State Hill Rd., Ste. 102, Wyomissing 610.927.6494 | dandbelite.com

Interested in updating your kitchen without the excessive financial burden? Kitchen Tune-Up can help! Kitchen Tune-Up is a local, veteran-owned company offering five different levels of updates for your kitchen, each with a price point to fit most budgets.

Most people put off kitchen remodeling for years because the investment is typically high — usually around $40,000 to $60,000…or more! With Kitchen Tune-Up, four of our five services involve updating the cabinets that are already in place: refacing, redooring, cabinet painting and cabinet tune-up, at a fraction of the cost of a remodel.

Our clients appreciate the options Kitchen Tune-Up offers, often keeping the original cabinet boxes in place. We focus on educating our customers on the services available to them depending on what they want to change and how they need their space to function.

Call us to schedule your free estimate or find us online!

New Castle Lawn & Landscape

Looking for a lawn and landscape provider that goes above and beyond for its clients? Give New Castle Lawn & Landscape a call! Deeply involved in giving back to their community as well as earning the title of “Best Landscape & Lawn Care Companies to Work For” by the national publication, Lawn & Landscape Magazine, New Castle builds teams of excellence to provide the best quality products and services for their clients.

When you choose New Castle, you make an investment in giving back. The team at New Castle prides itself on its community service efforts, aiding such organizations as Helping Harvest, Habitat for Humanity of Berks County, and the John Paul II Center for Special Learning, to name a few.

New Castle is a full-service lawn and landscape company providing award-winning services for lawn care health and maintenance, landscape and hardscape design, tree care and more. To learn more, visit newcastle94.com.

From lawn care and tree services to plant health care and mulching, we can maintain your outdoors so that you can spend your time relaxing and enjoying it!

3 East Pointe Dr., Birdsboro newcastle94.com 610.796.7818

Why choose us? It’s simple. We provide the best customer service and have been awarded Berks County Living’s Best of Berks 2022 award for the Best Home-Related Business in Berks County! We provide nothing but the best quality products, service and prices in the area! Stop in and see why we’re the best in Berks!

Empire Home Center has been Berks County’s favorite locally owned destination for home improvement and remodeling since 1955.

We began with building products that came off wrecking jobs, such as granite steps and stained-glass windows, transformed into a surplus and buyback store, and finally became a perfect combination of design center and 30,000-square-feet of inventory offered at the best price. We continue to increase our standard in product and quality and carry items at all price points. Our flagship store is located on Route 183 in Leesport, next to the Classic Harley and Hitching Post and our design center is located at 641 Penn Avenue in the heart of West Reading.

Our services include the design and supply of kitchens, baths, laundry, bars and every other room in the house. We carry a better and best in each category of products. This allows us to service landlords, remodelers, realtors, contractors and homeowners any way that they need.

We begin and end the product lifecycle at Empire. We import on average five containers of product per month. These containers contain vanities, granite vanity tops, toilets, pedestals and flooring. We wholesale the majority through our wholesale sales team. This allows us to offer more quality product at a great price in our retail locations. Empire designs and supplies the product for your home. We work with your contractor, or we refer you a contractor from our referral network. We do what we do best and will work hand-in-hand with the contractor of your choice.

We now offer gorgeous home furnishings and home décor that is updated weekly.

If you are a realtor or homeowner looking to add huge value to your home, please ask us about our home staging services.

We offer special pricing for realtors, contractors and veterans.

Empire Home Center

The Martin Companies

The Martin Companies are a family owned and operated appliance, furniture, and water conditioning sales and service company celebrating 50 years of service. Their team of personnel is committed to developing long-term relationships with all their clients by providing a great selection of merchandise, competitive pricing and exceptional customer service.

At their showroom in Exeter Township, Martin Appliance displays nearly 400 appliances from trusted name brands, many of them made in the USA. When you buy from Martin Appliance, you need not worry about who will perform installation services or who you should call for repairs. Martin Appliance has a team of factory-trained appliance installers and service technicians on staff to make this process easy for you. If you are dealing with Martin Appliance, you will be working with a Martin Appliance employee, not a sub-contractor.

In need of new furniture or a new mattress? Visit Martin Furniture & Mattress in Ephrata. At Martin Furniture, you will find a variety of furniture for every room at a variety of price-points to best fit your budget. Not sure which style you prefer? No problem! Their sales consultants have years of experience and are able to assist you through each step of the process, from design and room layout to completion. Martin Furniture also offers a full line of mattresses, bedding and home décor.

Our goal is to make each customer calling or walking through our doors a truly satisfied customer, serving them with friendly, prompt and professional service.

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The experts are here to help! Our highly trained technicians in the HVAC and plumbing service industry have 20+ years of experience and education, guaranteeing the most professional and courteous experience in both residential and commercial settings with minimal disruptions to you. Our extensive experience in air conditioning, heating, ventilation and plumbing services have allowed us the ability to successfully install HVAC and plumbing systems throughout Berks County. Your comfort and routine are our number one priority. Our team is licensed with the City of Reading and the state of Pennsylvania. We are fully insured, and are certified for Refrigeration Recycling and as a UGI contractor for gas services. Striving for the best customer service and experience is our number one priority. Our clients will tell you that we are professional, timely, affordable and responsible. Give us a call. We are here to help!

Ryeland Gardens

Tucked away near the historic Conrad Weiser Homestead is Ryeland Gardens, a garden-lover’s oasis. At Ryeland, your gardening success is our highest priority, and we can’t wait to help grow your garden to its fullest potential. Visit us for a wide variety of annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees, as well as mulch and more.

We’re more than happy to offer advice regarding plant selection and to do our best to provide detailed care instructions for all we have for sale.

Need some inspiration? Visit our series of display gardens and see the plants in action, so to speak. Each area has its own unique personality. You can see what thrives and where, helping you to make informed decisions. We hope to see you here, and we will do our best to make Ryeland Gardens your favorite place to visit for high-quality nursery stock, whether it be for something common, or something new and rare, or just plain beautiful.

"Gardening is about joy and taking delight in all that we've been given. And that is something I'm delighted to do!"

- Dennis Hurst, owner