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February Employee Spotlight: Trevor Bostic

February 11, 2022

This month, we are spotlighting our carpenter, Trevor Bostic! We asked Trevor 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?

Watching a project come together, and I like how family-oriented everyone here is.

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

Quality over quantity, family, and ya’ll have two Bostics.

What are your hobbies?
I’m a wrestling coach for my son’s team, and I enjoy doing anything mechanical.

What is at the top of your bucket list?
It depends on what part of my life I’m in at the moment. Right now, I would say to move forward with my career at BLM and eventually land a higher position.

Where is your favorite place to go in York, PA?
Going to the Legion with my grandpa or to Chili’s with my wife!

January Employee Spotlight: Ross Clark

January 13, 2021

This month, we are spotlighting one of our job managers, Ross! We asked Ross 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?
Being able to set your own schedule day-to-day and not being on a computer inside 40 hrs. per week.

What is one quality that sets BLM Construction apart from competitors?
Going the extra mile to make sure the customer is happy with the end result.

What have you gained working at BLM?
I’ve gained many relationships with good people, both coworkers and subcontractors.

What are your hobbies?
Fishing, hiking, and camping.

What is at the top of your bucket list?
Getting married to my fience in 2022.

Where is your favorite place to go in York, PA?
Central Market for lunch.

Kitchen Trends to Consider in 2022

The way a kitchen feels, looks, and functions can bring ease into your day, gather your family together for meal times, make cooking run more smoothly, and inspire and motivate you, depending on the colors, countertops, backsplash, lighting, flooring, cabinetry, fixtures, and other choices you make when designing your dream kitchen.

Kitchen Trends to Consider in 2022

December 9, 2021

The kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s where our days begin with making breakfast, brewing coffee, checking emails, and finishing up one last homework assignment at the kitchen island.

Here are a few kitchen design trends to look out for in 2022 and to consider for your own space:

Prioritizing Color

Color plays an integral role in the design of a kitchen. It can either make a statement, add contrast, have a psychological or emotional purpose, or create a visual balance within a space. Hannah Yeo, Color Marketing & Development Manager for Benjamin Moore, says “Color offers us the ability to set the tone for a space, whether that color is used in a big way with a lot of impact or in a small way to add unexpected interest.”

Whether going bold with dark and moody colors or taking on a more natural look with neutrals and a woodblock countertop, color can completely transform the way a kitchen feels and looks. Here are a few colors experts predict will be on trend this upcoming year: green, black, nature-inspired hues, neutrals, yellows, and burnt orange.

Natural Light

Having natural light in a kitchen saves energy and is proven to be a greener option in eco-friendly designs. When done right, it can also increase productivity and mood, prevent the growth of mold and mildew, and increase your home’s value. Natural light can be added to a kitchen in many forms, including light shelves, sun tunnels, skylights, glass doors, and clerestory windows.

Pet-Friendly Features

If you have a cat or dog and want to maximize your space, there are a few ways to incorporate your pet’s needs into your kitchen design. You can install a pull-out food and water dishes and food storage drawers to eliminate the need to take up space elsewhere in the home. Also consider pet-safe appliances for cats adamant on jumping onto stoves, hidden gates, durable flooring, rugs or runners for pets to lay on, and pet-friendly surfaces.

Slab Backsplashes

A solid slab backsplash can be luxurious yet functional. Marble, granite, and quartz are great natural stone materials that can make a statement when used as a backsplash. Cost-wise, when compared to a tile backsplash, a slab can be similar in price to tile, if not less. The material cost of a slab is more expensive, but installation is lower in cost as it doesn’t take as long to install. As a bonus, it’s easier to clean and maintain.

Textured Surfaces

Texture is often prominent in living rooms and bedrooms, but adding texture to kitchens has increased in popularity. Using wood grain, brushed metals, stone, concrete, and brick has become more common and has given kitchens a new depth. Using the right balance of these textures and finishes can give a kitchen a sophisticated and more natural appearance.

December Employee Spotlight: Brian Bostic

December 6, 2021

This month, we are spotlighting our job manager, Brian Bostic! We asked Brian 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?
Being able to come to work and work within a team environment.

What is one quality that sets BLM Construction apart from competitors?
Care and quality for customer satisfaction.

What are your hobbies?
Music.

What is at the top of your bucket list?
Travel the world.

Where is your favorite place to go in York, PA?
Anywhere with my family.

November Employee Spotlight: Brian Fogle

November 3, 2021

This month, we are spotlighting our helper, Brian Fogel! We asked Brian 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?
There’s diversity in the types of jobs we handle, and I like working with good people.

What is one quality that sets BLM Construction apart from competitors?
Communication with clients.

What are your hobbies?
Cars and music.

What is at the top of your bucket list?
To finish my home, which feels never ending at times.

Where is your favorite place to go in York, PA?
When I was younger, my favorite place to go was Shady Dell.

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.

August Employee Spotlight: Brenden Reed

August 24, 2021

This month, we are spotlighting our job manager, Brenden Reed! We asked Brenden 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?

I gain knowledge every day as to how I can better do my job.

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

We all work together as a team.

What are your hobbies?

Playing golf and spending time with family.

What is at the top of your bucket list?

After years in the construction industry, I look forward to retirement.

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

Any golf course.

July Employee Spotlight: Bill Coker

This month, we are spotlighting our senior job manager, Bill Coker! We asked Bill a few questions about what he enjoys doing both at home and at the office. Here’s what he had to say.

July Employee Spotlight: Bill Coker

July 21, 2021

This month, we are spotlighting our senior job manager, Bill Coker! We asked Bill 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?

I enjoy helping people with their construction and remodeling needs and seeing customers love their new commercial or living space.

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

The family feel from the office to how the jobs are run. We treat every job and customer like they are family. The company is also dedicated to furthering all employee’s education.

What have you gained from working at BLM?

A better knowledge of the commercial side of construction.

What are your hobbies?

Motorcycles and cooking.

What is at the top of your bucket list?

Taking a trip to Scotland.

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

VFW Post 7374 or Ireland.