Talk about utilizing un-used space! Read more

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 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

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

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

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

More and more during the pandemic, it seems American families are turning towards a more modern and European alternative in their bathrooms. The bidet! Read more

About four years ago I started to notice a trend. Millennials were gaining buying power and were becoming the dominant force in the consumer marketplace. Read more

It is not unusual for our crews to be working on a fifteen-year-old home one day and a 125-year-old home the next day. What are the differences in working on these vastly divergent homes? Read more

As we finally break into December of 2020, I'd like to discuss this year and share a little bit with you about the ups and downs. Read more

You can elevate your Pittsburgh Potty to a basement retreat! Don't have a Pittsburgh Potty? Well, we can still help. Read more

What To Expect During a Kitchen Remodel Read more

What is Remodel Fatigue? There are two points in a remodeling project when the customer is at their happiest. At contract signing and when we finally leave their home. Between the cost, the lifestyle disruptions, and the anticipation, remodeling can be stressful. Read more