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The Pros and Cons of being your own General Contractor…

Posted on July 18, 2018 by pdradmin

Living a life is like constructing a building: If you start wrong, you’ll end wrong.” – Maya Angelou   For those adventurous owners that would like to be their own general contractor, we devote this newsletter to you educating and … Continue reading →

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House Lifting – What you need to know!

Posted on April 12, 2018 by pdradmin

Every town has different zoning requirements, however FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) is the agency that dictates the various flood zones. FEMA sets the Base Flood Elevations (BFE) and it is up to the local municipalities to enforce these standards. Each … Continue reading →

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From Ideas to Construction

Posted on September 14, 2017 by pdradmin

The kids are back in school and routines and schedules are now in full swing, so what better time to put your ideas and thoughts down on paper so you can move forward with that home renovation that you may … Continue reading →

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PDRdesigns Exciting News!

Posted on August 2, 2017 by pdradmin

Top 5 Tips Homeowners Need (when taking on a home renovation project) As an Architectural Design Firm, we work with many homeowners who have done renovation projects in the past and were not happy with the results. These are the … Continue reading →

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Lighting Design

Posted on June 30, 2017 by pdradmin

  PDRdesigns has been named Jersey Shore AIA Architectural Firm of the Year for 2017!!! The lighting of a space makes a huge impact on how it feels and your experience. One of first rules to follow is to have … Continue reading →

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Integrated Technology Design Options

Posted on June 14, 2017 by pdradmin

Families today are reliant on technology.  Incorporating technology into a project is no longer an option, it is considered a necessity.  A great way to test this theory is to unplug your router one day thus shutting down wifi / … Continue reading →

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Specialty Rooms

Posted on April 28, 2017 by pdradmin

This issue we are focusing on Creating Specialty Rooms within your home.   Many homeowners focus on the kitchen, baths, and overall living space which is definitely a major part of a home. To those who are passionate about something, … Continue reading →

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Architecture to Construction

Posted on March 13, 2017 by pdradmin

Architecture to Construction and Everything in Between ( a sneak peek at Paul Rugarber’s forthcoming book) The mission of my forthcoming book is to enlighten homeowners as to the steps and procedures necessary to complete a renovation or new home … Continue reading →

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“Love” Your Home!

Posted on February 15, 2017 by pdradmin

    What do we mean when we say “Love” your home again? Well, lets be honest, as time goes on and our families grow or even get smaller or as you near retirement, you sometimes need to take a step back and … Continue reading →

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Hiring a Contractor… What you Should Know!

Posted on January 6, 2017 by pdradmin

Finding a good general contractor that will be able to build your project in the time frame and budget that you would like is important.  In order to find a good general contractor, there are many sources for information, however your … Continue reading →

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