September 2021 – BLM Construction & Remodeling, LLC

September Employee Spotlight: Ryan Gann

This month, we are spotlighting one of our job managers, Ryan Gann! We asked Ryan a few questions about what he enjoys doing both at home and at the office.

September Employee Spotlight: Ryan Gann

September 24, 2021

This month, we are spotlighting one of our job managers, Ryan Gann! We asked Ryan a few questions about what he enjoys doing both at home and at the office. Here’s what he had to say:

What do you like most about your job?

The team and quality we produce.

What is one quality that sets BLM Construction apart from competitors?

The higher quality at a budget friendly cost.

What have you gained from working at BLM?

Better management skills.

What are your hobbies?

Camping, hunting, and woodworking.

What is at the top of your bucket list?

Taking a trip to Australia.

Where is your favorite place to go in York, PA?

Drummer Boy Campground.

How to Prepare Your Home for Fall and Winter

Fall is the perfect time to have work done on your home in preparation for cooler weather followed by snowy days. Here is a checklist of items to make sure your home is ready for the transition:

How to Prepare Your Home for Fall and Winter

September 15, 2021

Fall is the perfect time to have work done on your home in preparation for cooler weather followed by snowy days. Here is a checklist of items to make sure your home is ready for the transition:

Clean the gutters, and keep them clear. Overflowing gutters can cause water damage to your home. Grab a ladder and some gloves, and scrape out all of the leaves and debris. If you need to, replace them.
Check your windows and doors for leaks and unwanted drafts. Heat loss through windows is responsible for 25-30 percent of heating energy use, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. If your windows and exterior doors aren’t properly sealed, your home will lose heat causing a jump in your heat and electric bills.
Reorganize your garage or shed. Put your spring and summer maintenance supplies in the back, and put your rakes, leaf blowers, snow blowers, and shovels where they’re easily accessible.
Drain your garden hoses. Leaving water in your hoses and keeping them attached to the spigots could cause a pipe to burst. Drain and detach all of them.
Test your winter equipment. Make sure your snow blower is still running and troubleshoot if needed. It’s better to do it in the fall than when you’re snowed in.
Do a roof check. Scan your roof for missing, damaged or loose shingles that may not stand up when weather gets bad.
Bring in flower pots and plant spring flower bulbs.
Finally, embrace the cooler weather by installing a fire pit in your backyard. Set up some seating to entertain, and have a professional install a quality fire pit.

Making More Room: Create a Basement that Suits Your Family’s Lifestyle

Whether your family is growing, the in-laws are moving in, you want to entertain more, or you simply want a multifunctional space, finishing your basement is the way to go.

Making More Room: Create a Basement that Suits Your Family’s Lifestyle

August 2, 2021

So, the cement floors and cinder block walls aren’t cutting it, and you need the space. Whether your family is growing, the in-laws are moving in, you want to entertain more, or you simply want a multifunctional space, finishing your basement is the way to go.

Finishing a basement involves minimizing clutter, testing moisture levels, getting permits, installing insulation, framing, putting up drywall, laying down subflooring and flooring, plumbing, electric work, and painting. Redoing a basement is completely doable, but what will you do with the space? We have a few ideas to get you started:

Give your in-laws a space of their own, or make room for your growing family.

If your in-laws are moving in, it may be time to consider redoing the basement to fit a bedroom, a bathroom, living space, and a kitchenette. Having privacy and boundaries when in-laws move in is incredibly important, and giving them a space of their own, whether it’s a basement or home addition, makes a huge difference.

If you need more room for the family, add a bedroom or two, a playroom, a space for homework, and a family living area. Make the space family friendly by adding a game room, home theatre, and a reading nook.

Design a dreamy space to entertain.

Not enough space to entertain upstairs? Turn your basement into an entertainment room with a full bar, media room, gaming space, den, and a wine cellar. Brighten the basement up with recessed lights, add storage areas with built-ins, and keep it modern with lighter neutrals, wood accents, and luxury vinyl flooring.

Make your hobbies the centerpiece.

If you don’t currently have a space to invest in your hobbies, whether it be art, collecting, reading, scrapbooking, craft brewing, woodworking, or winemaking, you can customize a basement to design the perfect place to practice your hobby.

A basement can be turned into a library, craft room, wine cellar, woodshop, or other type of room to practice your hobbies. Better yet, make it multifunctional to better suit your lifestyle. Add an office, home gym, and a hobby space to make the most of the room you have.