What Is Actually Behind the Walls of an Older Home

Older Home

Most renovation plans hold up beautifully right until the first wall comes open. That is not a criticism of planning. It is just what happens when a house has been standing for fifty or eighty years and has been worked on by a series of different people, most of whom left no notes. The finishes … Read more

How to Read the Numbers Penciled Under a Screenprint

A screenprint numbered 250/250 can sell for more than the same image numbered 4/250. The fraction carries no ranking of quality, and buyers still pay a premium for low numbers. That gap between what the pencil marks say and what people assume they say is where a lot of money changes hands. The good news … Read more

How Commercial Construction and Renovation Impact Property Value and Operating Costs

Commercial Construction

Buildings are more than structures—they are business assets. Construction and renovations help improve the business and financial performance of office buildings, retail, warehouses, restaurants, healthcare, and industrial buildings. Construction and renovations improve functionality and reduce operating costs. Some old commercial spaces may not comply with new standards for safety and accessibility. Current standards of safety … Read more