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Princeton Guide to Home Improvement
This feature is just what your home needs - helpful articles, links, and a complete list of local businesses to assist you with your projects! Princeton area contractors, painters, appliance stores, roofers, architects, builders, plumbers, and more. Remember, the home is where the heart is!
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Julius H. Gross Inc.
220 Alexander Street Princeton NJ 08540 609-924-1474 "Professional Painting Pays!...in many ways" A Princeton Business for over 40 years. Julius Gross specializes in professional painting, exterior and interior. But, that's not all... Power Washing, Carpentry on staff for repairs, Wallpapering." Residential homes are what we specialize in" All work is site supervised by the owner.. Julius Gross |
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Michael Emro Painting Contractors, Inc.
461 Scotch Road Titusville NJ 08560 609-397-8710 Michael Emro Contractors, Inc is an owner operated company serving the Princeton area and Bucks County for more than 20 years. Michael Emro, the founder and President of the company has worked with many of the area's most talented architects and interior designers. Unlike other painting contractors, Michael will work with you in developing your design goals and recommend innovative ideas for your project. His free consultation includes discussing all the goals and details of the project as well as making recommendations for color and finish. He works on interior and exterior surfaces, commercial and residential projects and historic renovations. On May 17, 2009 the Historic Society of Princeton awarded the "Historical Preservation Award" to a home on Layfayette Street which was one of Michael's projects. |
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Mrs. G TV, Appliances & Sleep Center
2960 Route 1 Lawrenceville NJ 08648 609-882-1444 Mrs. G TV & Appliance & Sleep Center is a family owned appliance and TV SuperStore with an outstanding reputation in New Jersey and Pennsylvania for over 75 years. Located in Lawrenceville on Route 1, 1/2 a mile south of Route 95/295. Our newly renovated showroom beautifully displays more than 70 brands of home appliances, TV, and plumbing fixtures including Sub-Zero, Wolf, Miele, Monogram, Viking, Frigidaire, Electrolux, Kitchen Aid, Jenn Air, Sony, Sharp, LG, and Toto. Large inventory and competitive pricing, helps you make the best selection and stay within your budget. Mrs.G's means excellent customer service. Professionally trained staff and customer service teams train with manufacturers to keep up to date on new products, promotions,and service. We work with authorized service agents to make sure customers get service needs taken care of quickly. Delivery is professional and courteous and we offer hassle free same day delivery, installation and take great care of our customers! |
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Fine Cabinetry
134 N. Flowers Mill Road Langhorne PA 19047 215-702-FINE (3463) Voted Best of Bucks for 2010-11-12! At Fine Cabinetry, 'Your Kitchen & Bathroom Design & Installation Center', we realize that there is never only one solution. We take careful measurements, listen to your dreams and goals, then provide you with great design ideas. With over 60 years of experience serving Bucks County and the Princeton area, Fine Cabinetry welcomes contractors, interior designers/decorators, and do-it-yourselfers. Our showroom has over 25 different kitchen and bath displays, all types of counter tops, sinks, faucets, hardwood flooring, ceramic floor and wall tiles and a large variety of cabinet hardware. We proudly offer Yorktowne Cabinetry, Executive Cabinetry( EcoFriendly Cabinetry), Jim Bishop Cabinetry, HomeCrest Cabinetry as well as our own Fine Cabinetry brand (a custom cabinet priced at semi-custom prices). Please visit our beautiful showroom ( no appointment necessary) or call for a FREE in-home appointment - 215-702-FINE (3463) |
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Action Lawn and Landscape
P.O. Box 147 Pennington NJ 08534 609-737-8955 Action Lawn & Landscape offers full lawn service, garden maintenance, landscape and hardscape design and installation. Since 1989, we have been providing lawn, garden, landscape and hardscape solutions for New Jersey homeowners and businesses alike in the Mercer County area. Our primary objective is to interpret our customers’ visions in order to create their ideal outdoor living environment. Working with our customers, we develop tailored plans to transform their properties and construct the outdoor architecture of their dreams. Whether it’s implementing a landscape design to installing a patio, Action Lawn & Landscape prides itself on the ability to meet the challenge of providing sensible and reasonable outdoor lawn and garden services to suit lifestyle needs. Call us to schedule a free consultation. www.actionlawnnj.com |
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Greenleaf Painters, LLC
212 South Mill Road Princeton Junction NJ 08550 609-314-6953 Greenleaf Painters, LLC, offers high-quality painting and power washing services at competitive rates. We have low-odor, low chemical paints for indoor projects as well as traditional options. For your residential or commercial project, call Jonathan Shenk, owner, tel. 609-314-6953. Please visit us at http://www.greenleafpainters.com. |
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Baxter Construction
31 West Broad Street Hopewell NJ 08525 609-466-3655 For 30 years, Baxter Construction has worked with Princeton area architects and homeowners to build and renovate homes of distinction. Many of the renovations have been of a historic nature and some have been featured in newspaper and magazine articles. One historic renovation on Nassau Street won the 1995 Princeton Historic Preservation Award. Baxter also excels in large and small additions; additions coupled with home renovation, and complete new homes. Additionally, we are experienced in commercial construction, having built the Michael Graves Design Studio and the Whole Earth Center store, among others. Baxter Construction takes pride in the quality of the work we do, from framing through finish trimming. Our crews are comprised of experienced carpenters who have been with us for many years and believe in the Baxter way of building – first-class craftsmanship using superior quality materials. |
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Beco, Inc.
222 E. Bridge St. Morrisville PA 19067 215-295-7123 Established in 1956, Beco Kitchens and Baths is a family owned, custom design-build remodeling resource, offering inspirational design, beautiful cabinetry, a huge selection of countertops, flooring and hardware, along with exemplary installation services. Our design staff has over 65 years experience in designing kitchens, bathrooms, home offices, libraries and entertainment centers. We work with you step by step to make sure you have the room of your dreams – one that you’ll love to come home to and that fits your lifestyle, and your budget. Most importantly, all of our carpenters are Beco employees and have 75+ years experience with Beco alone! We're so proud of our work that we offer a 5 year warranty on our carpentry. So whether you are building a new home or remodeling your existing home, Beco is your one-stop shop. Come visit our 4000+ sq ft showroom and take your home from ordinary to extra-ordinary. Builders, Contractors, Do-It-Yourselfers and Interior Designers are welcome. |
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Sunshine Window Treatments By Rob Blatt
713 Timber Lane Langhorne PA 19047 610-636-6702 Rob Blatt, owner of Sunshine Window Treatments, has over 40 years experience in the Custom Window Treatment business. With resources not available to most competitors, Sunshine offers one stop shopping to home owners and business owners, at reasonable prices. What makes Rob so unique is his knowledge and unsurpassed customer service. By dealing directly with the owner, you receive free consultation, free custom measuring, and free installation. Every client receives a thorough explanation of exactly how their window treatments will look after they are installed, so there are no surprises. Serving Bucks and Mercer Counties, as well as the Jersey shore, Sunshine Window Treatments is your best choice for custom made and installed Plantation Shutters, Solar Shades, Wood Blinds, Cellular Shades, Roman Shades, Sliding Panels, Draperies, Floor-coverings and more. “ When others say… it can’t be done…We provide the creative solutions!” |
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Andrew Sheldon Architect
315 Cranbury Road Princeton Junction NJ 08550 609-683-0349 I just love to design houses… Making you happy in your house is what I do. I listen carefully first. I design second. The result is that each of my projects is highly individual and a true reflection of you. I feel blessed that so many of my clients come back to me for their second and third houses. Please take a look at my work, which spans the country and abroad, and be in touch. |
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Collins Interiors, LLC
609-658-5308 Our Approach Gives You a Unique Level of Flexibility and Control. At Collins Interiors, we take great pride in our ability to provide personalized interior design services to a range of clients, including: Individuals, Homeowners, Renters, Condominium Associations, Builders and Developers. So whether you are considering completely redecorating your home, or are giving your home a mini makeover, we can help you translate your vision into reality. Often simply moving furniture, adding color accents to walls, or investing in new window treatments can make all of the difference. |
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Decorating Den Interiors
60 Maidenhead Road Princeton NJ 08540 609-688-0040 Amy Lebowitz, owner/certified decorator of the Princeton location of Decorating Den Interiors will help you custom create the house you’ve always dreamed of. We are committed to your vision, and will design and execute a plan from conception to installation. As a graduate of The New York School of Interior Design, Amy will use her 20 years of experience to personally select the latest in fabrics, furniture, accessories, window treatments and wall and floor coverings, and preview them in the comfort and convenience of the clients’ home or office. Established in 1969, Decorating Den Interiors has over 500 decorators and franchisees in North America and is the world’s largest most comprehensive shop-at-home interior decorating franchise. |
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Lasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction lasleybrahaney.com 860 State Road Princeton NJ 08540 609-921-2822 Marc Brahaney and his team have a mission – to improve your quality of life and design living spaces you love. From the instant the pencil touches the paper to the moment the paint is dry, we’re more than your architect and your builder, we are the creators of a place that is, in every way possible, yours. Whether it is a new home, a large renovation or a small addition, we want to design and construct spaces that will satisfy and delight you – every day. |
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N.C. Jefferson Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning
5 Crescent Avenue, Bldg. E Rocky Hill NJ 08553 609-924-3624 For 60 years N.C. Jefferson Plumbing and Heating, Inc. ( SL#7084) has served the Princeton area as the premier residential plumbing, heating and air conditioning company. Our highly trained technicians are available 24 hours a day for those unforeseen emergencies. Our services include installation of gas-fired hot water and steam heat, under-floor radiant heat, air conditioning new installation and replacement, hot water heater installation. We have a backhoe in our fleet allowing us to provide timely and affordable water and sewer service installations and repairs. We specialize in bathroom remodels which we contract through our showroom Jefferson Bath and Kitchen. Our showroom displays a wide selection of upscale bathroom fixtures and our sales consultants and designers are here six days a week. We are the only Princeton-area showroom with in-house journeymen plumbers who can install the products you buy from us- this provides the customer with a product and labor guarantee. |
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Redding's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning
234 Nassau Street Princeton NJ 08540 609-924-0166 With 92 years in the plumbing, heating and cooling business, Redding’s has earned a reputation for providing quality products, installations and repair services to our customers in Mercer County and the Greater Princeton community. Our business is family owned and operated, so you can trust our first-class, professional NATE certified technicians and plumbers to keep your family comfortable through all seasons. We offer equipment maintenance plans to ensure maximum efficiency and lasting value from your heating and air conditioning equipment. Redding’s is a BPI Gold Star Accredited Contractor with in-house BPI Certified Home Energy Auditors, so our customers can benefit from NJ's Home Performance with Energy Star Program, as well as other State and Federal incentives. Whether you have a minor plumbing repair, suspect a leaking water service or need to replace your air conditioning system, you can count on Redding's to get the job done right- call us today! |
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BQ Basement Systems
525 Bethlehem Pike Erdenheim PA 19038 1-888-817-4316 BQ Basement Systems is the local leading authority on basement waterproofing, egress doors and windows, crawlspace encapsulation and foundation support work. We have beautiful finish products including Thermal Dry and Mill Creek flooring. If you have water, dampness or musty odors, mildew or cracks in your floor or walls, call BQ Basement Systems. We have been serving the Newtown (Princeton) communities for 20 years and have more than 5,000 customers. We are the proud recipient of 6 consecutive Angie's List Super Service Awards. We have an A+ Better Business Bureau rating and offer lifetime transferrable warranties. Watch our videos on YouTube, we have been featured on Bob Vila, HGTV, Ron Hazleton's House Calls and A&E show "The Drill Team". Call us for a free estimate at 1-888-817-4316 or visit www.bqbasementsystems.com/?trk=princetonnjbasements.com |
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Blue Lotus Kitchen and Bath Design LLC
The Shoppes at Pennington 21 Route 31 North Pennington NJ 08534 609-737-8484 Blue Lotus Kitchen and Bath Design offers the ultimate kitchen and bath design experience. Marrying style to function is just part of the Blue Lotus difference. Working with your unique space, Blue Lotus takes your design choices and transforms the most important rooms in your house into the one-of-a-kind space that you've always dreamed of. Blue Lotus's selections of distinctive cabinetry and accessories reflect the value of solid workmanship, regardless of your budget. In fact, anywhere in the home, fine cabinetry can add exceptional character. Visit Blue Lotus's showroom for all the ingredients in an award-winning recipe in kitchen and bath design and expert guidance for all your home design needs. The Shoppes at Pennington, 31 North, Pennington, NJ or 609-737-8484. |
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Garretson Custom Builders
2 Morris Lane Eastampton NJ 08060 609-462-4260 Garretson Custom Builders is recognized for exceptional construction services and has received multiple awards from the Historical Society of Princeton for successful renovations. Every project -- new construction or alteration -- is personally supervised by John Garretson and staffed by company tradesmen with expert and unique skills. Whatever the architectural style, your project dreams will be realized according to our motto and vision -- every home a piece of history. Testimonies from clients and architects about Garretson Custom Builders: "Highest standards of business integrity... seasoned and talented professionals... gave us peace of mind." "A stunning and superbly crafted house." "Meticulous, professional and exceptionally honest... innovative and a problem solver." |
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Home Owner's Hub
Home ownership is a big part of many people's lives. It does, however, come with many new responsibilities and require performing many tasks that some home owners find themselves not ready for. How can you efficiently heat and cool your home? Which tools and materials should you use for the regular maintenance tasks? How do you pick a contractor for a job that you can't do yourself? These and myriad of other home maintenance related questions have been discussed and answered at HomeOwnersHub.com by the industry professionals and fellow home owners alike. Join our discussions today and get help or help others with any home construction, improvement, maintenance or repair issue. Visit today at www.homeownershub.com |
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JZA+D
20 Nassau Street Suite 25 Princeton NJ 08542 609-924-5004 JZA+D is a full-service multidisciplinary architecture and design firm with more than 75 years of collective experience in a wide variety of project types, including residential, hospitality, corporate, tenant fit-out, institutional, and municipal. We pride ourselves on our client relationships; we strive to be cooperative partners, good listeners, and creative problem solvers. Through a collaborative process, we are able to develop effective and tailored solutions for each client’s particular needs that are modern, cost-effective, and state-of-the-art. JZA+D also offers comprehensive interior design services that lend artistic vision to each client’s unique sense of style, and our custom furniture design services enable us to offer unique pieces to accompany our interior spaces. Following a strong belief that good design should incorporate sustainable and green principles, over half our talented professional staff are LEED accredited. |
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Knight Architects
P.O. Box 1352 Princeton NJ 08540 609-252-0474 Catherine Knight AIA, Principal of Knight Architects, has over twenty-five years of experience in a broad range of architectural projects, from large corporate office buildings to specialized research facilities. She established Knight Architects in 1991, in Princeton, New Jersey, specializing in residential renovations, additions and new construction. As a small business, Knight Architects works with you on a one-to-one basis on all aspects of your project. Our goal is to provide work of the highest quality - on time and within budget. We will execute a project that will enhance the function, value and beauty of your home. Knight Architects is licensed to practice architecture in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Check us out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/KnightArchitectsLLC |
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Mastronardi's Walls and Windows
215-932-3978 Mastronardi's Walls and Windows is a woman owned and operated painting company, which also creates custom window treatments and accessories. We pride ourselves on our dependability, honesty, quality and superior customer service, paying special attention to the details. Since 2001,we have been serving Bucks County, Pa. and Mercer County, N.J. and surrounding areas. We are fully insured and can provide a certificate of insurance upon request. Our services include: Interior painting * In-home window treatment design consultation and fabrication * Assistance with color pallete selection* In-home fabric, hardware and trim selection * Professional measuring and installation * Custom pillows, cushions ,bedding ,table runners, decorative towels * Hunter Douglas products98% of our work is referrals or repeat customers, which says a lot about our quality and Our professional women painters are honest, courteous, prompt and reliable. |
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Princeton Area Architects
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