It’s in the Details – Pocket Door
With any remodel comes details. May those details be big or small, we promise you they will not go unnoticed. Our client wanted to add a door to separate their living room space from their entry way. However, swinging doors take up more space and would get in the way...
Spa-Like Bathrooms
If you’re seeking privacy in a crowded home, turn to your Bathroom. Remodeling your Master Bathroom to feel more like a spa is becoming more common. Including multiple shower heads and sprays can elevate the shower experience from simple washing to luxurious...
Fall Maintenance
The cold weather has slowly started in our area, meaning it’s time for some Fall Home Maintenance! You’ve probably closed up your windows for the season, but don’t forget to take the screens out so they won’t get damaged over the winter. Also take a look at your...
ADA Bathroom
Whether you or a loved one find that your bathroom isn’t functioning to your ability anymore, or even desire to age in place, an ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Bathroom is your best solution. This open space concept for a bathroom is the perfect design for...
Front Porch Upkeep
Perhaps you already have the outdoor space of your dreams but notice some things need be touched up a bit. Not to worry, all outdoor spaces that are exposed to the elements need to have some seasonal maintenance. Whether that be re-staining your deck or patching up a...
Replacing Trim on Historic Home
Over the past 41 years in business, Historic Renovations have been one of our specialties. When our client came to us requesting that her exterior trim be freshened up on her historic home, we gladly accepted the challenge. The outside trim was pretty worn and needed...
How to Improve your Curb Appeal
When it comes to the value of your home, curb appeal is one of the most important factors. If you plan on putting your house on the market, the overall appearance of your home from the street is very important to potential buyers. It’s their first impression of your...
Deck Inspiration
Do you have a beautiful outdoor oasis with little to no seating area? A deck is the perfect addition to your home to show off your garden and lovely landscaping. There are plenty of design options for decks that are sure to satisfy your needs. The traditional platform...
Spring Projects
Spring has officially sprung! Due to warmer weather and longer daylight, now is the perfect time to start some big home projects. After that long harsh winter we had, it’s possible your home could have suffered from some damage. Here are some projects to keep in mind...
Top 3 Reasons to Update your Front Door
Curb Appeal - Curb appeal is one the most important aspects when it comes to the value of your home. Which is one of the main reasons Front Doors should not be overlooked as a remodel! With updating your door come many bonuses. First off, it is the first impression...
Benefits of 3D Design
At R. Craig Lord Construction Company, it has always been our goal to make the decision process for our clients as smooth as possible. Designing a remodel can be exciting and a little intimidating. But don’t worry, you’re not alone! We are here to listen to all of...
Color of the Year
While remodels are underway and you find yourself beginning to pick out design elements, you might want to keep in mind the color of the year from your trusted paint manufacturers. Behr, Sherwin Williams, Benjamin Moore and Pantone have released their color of the...
Welcome Outdoor Spaces
Social distancing was the theme of 2020 and looks to continue in 2021. With that being said, outdoor spaces like porches and patios, are a predicted trend for this year. People have been hosting in their backyards more than ever before. It allows everyone to join in...
The more windows, the better
Another predicted trend for 2021 is adding large windows to your home. An added benefit of windows is that it makes your space appear larger than it is. Large windows that run floor to ceiling will truly maximize the amount of natural light in your space and draw more...
Kitchen Remodeling Continues to Trend in 2021
Kitchens have always been the heart of the home, but more than ever it has become a multifunctional space. Kitchens have certainly been put to good use for multiple reasons this past year. Cooking and baking increased since everyone was encouraged to stay home. Maybe...
New and Improved Home Offices
Working from home has become the new normal in most households. If these new arrangements threw you a curveball, you’re not alone. Which is why it’s no surprise that Home Office Remodeling has been the predicted number one trend for 2021. Whether you already had a...
The Multifunctional Kitchen Island
A kitchen island goes underrated as the most important part of anyone’s kitchen. They used to primarily be an extra counter space to prepare meals. Over the years, homeowners have modernized them and made them multifunctional to best fit their lives. Kitchen islands...
Open Space is the Best Space – Kitchen Edition
Closed off kitchen spaces are becoming outdated and considered undesirable to new home buyers. Having a small kitchen can not only feel crammed but also impersonal. Taking down adjoining walls to open up the kitchen can make your space more inviting when guests are...
Leave even the Small Jobs for your trusted Carpenter to fix!
Here at R. Craig Lord Construction Company, there is no such thing as a job too big or too small. We are known for our bigger projects and remodels around town, but I bet what you didn’t know is, that we are experienced in completing small jobs as well! We do projects...
Covid-19 Safety Update
First and foremost, we hope all of our followers are remaining safe and healthy during this tough time. We are actively doing everything we can to help stop the spread of this virus and flatten the curve. The health and safety of our staff and homeowners will continue...
Lockdown Inspires Home Remodels
Is this lockdown making you restless around the house and inspiring you to start some remodeling work? You’re not alone! Spending so much time in your home during this lockdown is sure to spring some ideas to freshen up your space. Working from home can be...
Covid-19 Precautions
First and foremost, we hope all of our followers are remaining safe and healthy during this tough time. We are actively doing everything we can to help stop the spread of this virus and flatten the curve. Due to the state lockdown and shutdown of nonessential...
A Day in the Life of a Remodel
Over the past few months we have been working on a full kitchen, mudroom, powder room, laundry room and deck remodel in Moorestown, NJ. Our client needed more room for their family to live in comfortably and wanted updating. We completely gutted their space and...
A New Year Brings New Trends
While our clients are staying warm and cozy in their homes, they may find themselves dreaming of their next home project. You may have found some eye-catching new features while visiting family or friends over the holidays, or spent so much time hosting that you even...
Holiday Drive 2019
Happy New Year to all of our R. Craig Lord followers! We would like to thank everyone that participated in our Holiday Drive this year! We had an amazing turnout and were able to donate $800 worth of toys and supplies for the Michael J Doyle Field House along with...
New Trends in Cabinets
Cabinets are the essential element in your kitchen, they help you organize and store your kitchen accessories and provide workspaces. It’s amazing how they have developed over the years, with a range of stains, colors, and sizes to satisfy any type of kitchen. We...
Kitchens: Today’s Multi Purpose Space
Kitchens – One of the most highly demanded remodels in a home. It’s where you spend most of your time without even realizing. You might find yourself lingering after dinner and dessert to hang around your kitchen island enjoying the company of your family or friends....
Fall Into Home Remodels
The final summer days of heat and humidity are upon us, and soon enough the leaves will be changing. With the fall season brings many opportunities for work on your house to prepare for the winter. Some people delay doing big outdoor projects in the summer to avoid...
As You Change So Can Your Home
By: John Mayer The desire for home renovations is really your life saying, “Hey, I need change.” Maybe the now teenage kids would love a game room to hang out with friends. You need a mother-in-law suite to make sure you can care for Mom. Or, your Kitchen was fine...
Your Home – One Remodel At A Time!
Being invited into a home for a first remodel is always a privilege, and then being requested for eight more projects over the years is truly an honor for us. That is just what homeowners Matt and Donna did, and over the years our team at R. Craig Lord Construction...
Let Us Bring Your Dreams To Life! – 3D Home Remodeling
At R. Craig Lord Construction our goal has always been to offer the best possible experience to our clients. We are pleased to now offer 3D imaging for all of our designs. This is an exciting new program that literally lets us take you inside of your remodeling...
Exterior Remodel Creates Curb Appeal!
After a few years of living in their home, our clients wanted to create a custom look and focal point around the entry of their home. R. Craig Lord Construction created a distinctive look designing a stone veneer front with a new porch and front entranceway. A...
A New Era for a Haddonfield Home
R. Craig Lord Construction is on location in Haddonfield, NJ as we continue our renovation of this American Four Square home built in 1910. As with most old houses, we start with the necessities first. A complete upgrade of the electrical system from top to bottom...
Carpenters Corner: Home Maintenance Tips
Our Lead Carpenter James Moffei shares home maintenace tips. Perform an exterior inspection. Winter can be tough on your home and spring is a good time to evaluate its condition. Take a walk-around your property (or call us for an evaluation) and identify maintenance...
Home Remodeling Cost vs Value: Now and Later
If your family was like mine, “Now and Laters” candy were a favorite of my children. While the name implies that you should eat some now and save some later, I doubt that they were able to keep them around long enough for the “later” to happen. Now that they are...
Goodbye Framing, Hello Drywall!
After months of framing, R. Craig Lord Construction's two-story addition in Moorestown, NJ continues to the drywall stage and the addition of doors to access the new spaces from the main house. The photo below shows the new doorway from the upstairs of the main house...
Addition in Wonderland, Peeking in the Glass Windows!
The interior walls are framed in this Moorestown, NJ Addition, and it’s exciting as the home owners can walk through the space and see the physical layout that was once just a floorplan and 3D model. The interior walls were built from 2-by-4 wall studs and framing,...
Exterior of Two-Story Addition in Moorestown, NJ
The Front Exterior The closing in or completion of the exterior is an important milestone for any project, but in the winter with the threat of bad weather it is even more important. At our Addition in Moorestown, NJ, the team at R. Craig Lord Construction is...
Movin’ Right Along – Second Floor Framing in Moorestown
R. Craig Lord Construction's two-story addition is moving along at a steady pace in Moorestown, NJ as the second floor and roof is framed. This is an exciting time in an Addition project as the form of the Addition takes shape and the homeowners can see, in person,...
Riverton Road Addition – First Floor Framing
Moving right along on Riverton Road! With the foundation complete, R. Craig Lord Construction has begun the first floor framing of this soon to be two-story addition in Moorestown, NJ. Wood beams were bolted to the cement foundation and a 3/4" tongue and groove...
Down The Shore Home Remodel
R. Craig Lord Construction traveled down the shore with our Moorestown clients, Pat and Angela C., to remodel their shore house in Margate, NJ. The exterior remodel included new siding, entry way, stonework, windows, and a roof. This stunning transformation created an...
Holiday Drive for Heart of Camden
Carpenter Corner – Home Maintenance Tips
Home Maintenance Tips from R. Craig Lord Construction's Lead Carpenter Gary Wuchter Reverse your ceiling fans in winter. If your ceiling fan has a reverse switch, use it to run the fan’s blades in a clockwise direction after you turn on your heat. The fan will produce...
The Gift That Keeps Giving – A Home Remodel
The holidays are a time when your home is put to the test with hosting parties, out-of-town overnight visitors, and creating special family time. We find that this is the perfect time to assess how your home feels and functions for you. Try to take a quiet moment...
Searching or Extra Space in Moorestown
Moorestown is a great historic town with charm and character and homeowners tell us they want to stay, even when thier home is busting at the seams. Sometimes a beloved home just needs a little more space! An addition is a perfect solution. R. Craig Lord...
Breaking Ground is always exciting!
Breaking Ground is always exciting when you start a new Addition to your home. View our Moorestown homeowner’s Addition remodel from start to finish.
Curb Appeal Update – Exterior Home Remodel
Many homeowners have the intention of staying in their homes for many more years and just want it to feel fresh and current again. With a Curb Appeal Update, we can update your home so it does indeed look like it's brand new. We can replace elements that are worn with...
Home Maintenance Tips – Driveway, Insulation, and Gutters
Home Maintenance Tips from Lead Carpenter Carl Tomforde Patch Cracks in the Driveway Small fissures and holes in asphalt can quickly expand into large gaps and potholes if snow and ice get into them. Wait for a mild day; tar-like asphalt repair products...
Home Remodeling Estimates – Why Do Bids Vary?
Homeowners regularly use price as one of several deciding factors in making major purchasing decisions. For some, getting several bids may seem like the way to go, but this often creates hidden problems because no two companies are alike. Awarding a project for a...
Interior Renovation of Home in Collingswood
An R. Craig Lord Construction Company interior renovation has begun in Collingswood NJ. This historic home is undergoing renovations for a new…
Historic Home Renovation on Main Street in Moorestown, NJ
It was a unique challenge to create a corporate headquarters for Bayada Home Health Care in an 1858 home while undertaking a complete interior historic home renovation. R. Craig Lord Construction Company, located in Moorestown, NJ, was ready for the challenge. First,...
Home Additions: A Seamless Blend of Old and New
There are times in life when it’s OK to break the rules—but adding onto an older or established house isn’t one of those times. In historic towns like Moorestown and Riverton, a new addition can stick out like a sore thumb if it isn’t done properly. Work with an...
Countertop Buying Guide
Picking the right countertop for your kitchen or bathroom might sound simple at first, but there are several important factors to consider when making your selection. While everyone wants a countertop that looks great and matches the rest of the room, appearance alone...
The All-Season Sunroom – Year ‘Round Living
The addition of an All-season Sunroom can be one of the best changes you make to your home. All-season sunrooms have many advantages over screened-in porches. A heated sunroom extends the usability to 365 days a year, no matter the weather is outside, something that...
Heart of Camden Charity Drive for the Michael J. Doyle Field House
Christmas came early to the Heart of Camden! Our Lead Carpenters at R. Craig Lord Construction Company delivered games, snacks, athletic equipment, warm jackets, blankets and donations on behalf of our company, employees, clients, and associates. Thank you to all who...
Bayada Update #12 – Historic Home Remodel in Moorestown, NJ
R. Craig Lord Construction Company’s renovation and remodel of this historic home for Bayada Home Health Care is entering the wallpaper installation stage and no detail has been left out of this restoration. Although wallpaper has faded in popularity in recent years,...
Holiday Charity Drive for Heart of Camden – Michael Doyle Field House 2016 organized by R. Craig Lord Construction Company.
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Bayada Update #11 – Moorestown NJ Historic Remodel highlights Staircase Renovation
Historic homes owe a great deal of charm to their grand staircases and our homeowner has gone to great lengths to restore it fully. The restoration of this three-story staircase has been a multi-step process for R. Craig Lord Construction Company. Originally, these...
Bayada Blog #10 – Historic 1850’s Home remodel in Moorestown, NJ
Check out this behind-the-scenes look at the R. Craig Lord Construction Company remodel of an 1850's historic home located on Main Street, Moorestown NJ. This site will soon be the headquarters for Bayada Home Health Care. On the third floor, the octagon cutout in...
Your Aging-in-Place Remodeling Project
Aging in place refers to staying in your home as long as possible. Almost no one wants to move into a nursing home, and sharing a home with an adult child usually isn't an appealing option either. Many say leaving the home and community they love isn’t what they want....
Planning Guide for Your Kitchen Remodel
Remodeling a kitchen is no small undertaking. It involves considerable planning if it’s to be efficient and inviting, and while it’s easy to set that goal, executing it is complex. For many, kitchens are the hub of the home where family and friends gather, not just to...
How the Lead Carpenter System Benefits Homeowners
R. Craig Lord Construction Company is a design-build firm that continues to innovate to improve productivity and customer satisfaction. That is why we use the lead carpenter system on our remodeling projects. Project management, which is used in a variety of fields,...
The Kitchen Triangle
No matter how stylish, every kitchen must also be functional if you’re going to enjoy using it. In any kitchen remodel or redesign, functionality should be the first objective. It’s relatively easy to make any functional kitchen comfortable and stylish, but the...
Historic Home Remodel for Bayada Home Health Care – Update #9
The interior floors are taking shape in this 1850’s home in Moorestown, NJ being remodeled and restored by R. Craig Lord Construction Company for Bayada Home Health Care. The subfloors are being covered with beautiful new oak hardwood to match the original. The...
Historic Home Remodel and Restoration for Bayada Home Health Care – Update #8
R. Craig Lord Construction Company’s remodel and restoration of this 1850’s home on Main Street Moorestown, NJ for Bayada Home Health Care continues with the addition of period trim and plaster details. Installation of custom plaster medallions, rope, and appliques...
A Leader in Client Satisfaction – R. Craig Lord Construction Company
Leading the Way in Client Satisfaction R. Craig Lord Construction Company was showcased in the Qualified Remodeler Magazine, July 2016, as one of sixty remodeling firms from across the country leading the way with client satisfaction. R. Craig Lord Construction uses...
2016 Bathroom Remodeling Trends
Bathroom remodeling picked up steam a few years ago with new design trends, and it shows no sign of slowing down. From bathing to beautifying, the bathroom is a peaceful sanctuary for privacy and relaxation. Since homeowners spend so much time there, the bathroom...
Benefits of an Addition
Is your home getting too small, but you don’t want the hassle of selling and moving? A well-planned home addition can give you the house you want while allowing you to stay in the home and community you love. Here are the top reasons to consider a home remodel that...
Understanding Floor Plans
When a new home or addition is designed, we rely on accurate plans to help us visualize what it will feel like when built. Walls, doorways, windows, stairs, fixtures and other architectural features are indicated by lines, arcs, rectangles and other symbols. But the...
Bayada Home Health Care Historic Home Remodel Update #7
A historic home comes with layers and layers of paint and that is just what we encountered during the past couple of weeks at the remodel of the future headquarters of Bayada Home Health Care. Our carpenters at R. Craig Lord Construction Company have been busy...
Bayada Home Health Care Update #6
At first glance, you might think we painted the interior of this historic home a beautiful shade of blue. But, in fact this is just another stage in the remodel of most historic homes. At the Bayada Home Health Care Offices, our carpenters have been busy applying blue...
Hiring the Right Contractor
If you're planning on remodeling your home, the last thing you want is to become the subject of a renovation horror story. You can avoid the danger by following some basic guidelines for finding and hiring a contracting company. Take Your Time and Ask Questions This...
Moorestown Day 2016 – A day with our neighbors
What a fantastic day we had at Moorestown Day 2016! The day started with the annual run on Main Street and soon after the street was alive with the Moorestown community walking through the streets enjoying, music, friendship, and stopping to get to know some of the...
A Guide to Flooring: Four Versatile Options
The choice of flooring is a big decision in any home remodeling project, but simply changing the flooring in a single room can virtually remake the room and set a completely different tone. Of course it affects how a room looks, but it also influences its comfort...
Fun at the Annual Picnic – hosted by R. Craig Lord Construction Company
Our Annual Picnic was full of fun, good food, and games as the staff of R. Craig Lord Construction Company celebrated alongside their valued partners. Under a blue sky and tent, we celebrated another successful year thanking numerous product and service partners....
Good Reasons to Remodel your Kitchen
Many of us dream about a new kitchen. We watch remodeling shows or read articles and see the gorgeous designer kitchens of the rich and famous. We imagine how pleasant it would be to have one of those magazine-worthy kitchens in our own home. There’s no question that...
Quantifying the Value of a Home Renovation
Renovating a home can be a complicated process, and it leaves little time to do the math on how the improvements you want to do today will pay off when you sell the home in the future. The “Remodeling 2016 Cost vs. Value Report” produced by Remodeling magazine looks...
Bayada Home Health Care Headquarters Update #5
Step back into the 1800's as you enter the front room of the Bayada Home Health Care Headquarters in Moorestown, NJ. This room was most likely originally used as a welcoming parlor and the architectural detail is exquisite. From plaster molding throughout the room and...
Bayada Home Health Care Headquarters Renovation Update#4
Progress continues at the whole house renovation of the Bayada Home Health Care Headquarters located in Moorestown, New Jersey. A major renovation to restore the historic staircase is underway. And, an octagon opening to the cupula is being framed which will flood...
Bayada Home Health Care Headquarters Renovation Update #3
Take a look at the behind-the-scenes renovation work going on at the site of the Bayada Home Health Care Headquarters in Moorestown, New Jersey. The entire building will be receiving all new electrical service. The new wiring has started on the third floor and, as...
Remodeled Queen Anne in Moorestown the perfect space for new family
Congratulations Jim and Megan Lucania. Everyone at R. Craig Lord Construction wish you and your growing family the best of luck. We are so glad we could part of making your house a HOME for your growing family. This is a great article and we can truly appreciate your...
BAYADA Home Healthcare Headquarters Renovations #2
Here is our second installment of the BAYADA Home Healthcare renovations. This is an old window frame we found in the former rear wall of the building. We might be able to do something interesting with this. In the basement we have prepped the new section of basement...
BAYADA Home Health Care Headquarters Renovation
Welcome to our latest project BAYADA Home Health Care Headquarters. For the next seven months we will be sharing our progress with you. The building is a three story Victorian located on Moorestown's Main Street. It is the former home of John Buzby, who built the...
2015 Heart of Camdem Drive
This year our holiday tradition of helping others continues with our helping the youth of Camden. We are pairing with Heart of Camden to provide supplies and snacks for their programs at the Michael J. Doyle Fieldhouse. Once again, we are reaching out to our friends,...
Thanksgiving Wishes!
We’d like to remind everyone that our offices will be closed Thursday November 26th and Friday November 27th. We will reopen on Monday November 30th. Wishing you and your families a Happy Thanksgiving!
GuildQuality Guildmaster Award 2015
GuildQuality’s 2015 Guildmaster Award Honors R. Craig Lord Construction Company, Inc. Moorestown, NJ, June 5, 2015- R.Craig Lord Construction Company, Inc., remodeler in Moorestown, NJ, has been awarded a 2015 Guildmaster Award for exceptional customer service....
Subcontractor and Supplier Picnic 2015
May 15th was the date of our somewhat annual Subcontractor and Supplier Appreciation Party. The event was held on our back lawn and featured and auto display courtsey of Gary Wutcher and Lou Brandolini. Craig displayed his collection of wrestling robes (1). At the...
R. Craig Lord University presents – Hydrology 2015: The Bold New Look of Kohler
Hydrology 2015: The Bold New Look of Kohler Prepare for a special evening as Jeff Perry, Kohler regional sales representative brings the new Kohler line of tubs, faucets, sinks and everything you can imagine for the Kitchen and the Bathroom to our campus. Bring your...
The Most Important Thing to Remember
A remodeling project can be a huge undertaking for a homeowner. The desire for a new Kitchen or remodeled Bathroom is there, but most people don’t know what to do first or where to start. Like anything else a good start is very important. So with that in mind I asked...
Which Renovation Projects Deliver the Best Remodeling ROI?
It’s one thing to consider taking on a Haddonfield remodeling project, but knowing which project will give you the best return on your investment can be challenging. There are a few favorites, though, which give consistently good remodeling ROIyear over year, and can...
The Importance of Good Design
All successful projects from custom Kitchens to Bath remodels to Additions start with a good design. Good design insures that your project will address your families’ needs, that it will blend in with your homes architecture and age, and the cost of the project will...
Top Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling Trends for 2015
Kitchens and bathrooms. Bathrooms and kitchens. However you choose to say it, you’re going to be hearing those words for a long time to come. The next 12 months, to be exact. Home remodeling trends are zeroing in on kitchens and bathrooms for 2015. What’s new, you...
Why Current Homebuilding Trends Include “Big Ticket” Remodels
2015 is going to be the year of remodeling, according to the November 2014 Residential Remodeling Index. With nationwide activity growing by 3.3% during the third quarter of 2014, analysts expect a full recovery during the next 12 months. So-called “big-ticket”...
Home Remodeling Trends for 2015: What’s Hot, What’s Not and Why to Plan Now
While only 65% of Americans currently own their homes (the lowest percentage in 20 years) buying of previously-owned houses has increased once again over the past year. Keeping pace with the trend, remodeling has also hit a new one-year high, with some very specific...
2014 Holiday Drive
This year's holiday drive was the best. Thanks to all the employees, contractors, and clients who contributed their gifts, money, and time. This year our beneficiary was Heart of Camden adn their after school program. The program incudes a gym where children can go...
Creating a Dream Nursery in Moorestown for Your New Arrival
It’s almost time. Your new arrival is going to make his (or her) appearance in the next few months. You’re finally over the morning sickness, and all you want to do now is get the nursery ready for baby’s big day. But you’re stuck for ideas—there are just so many to...
Happy Holidays and a Very Happy New Year
Happy Holidays from everyone at R. Craig Lord Construction Company. We hope your holidays will be filled with joy and laughter through the New Year. We wish everyone a happy and successful 2015! Our office will be close from December 24th, 2014 and will re-open on...
Boys Will Be Boys: Ideas for Your Teenage Son’s Sanctuary
Teenage boys are a unique species. They’re just starting to know what they want in life, but don’t always know how to ask for it. One minute they’re acting like adults, the next they still seem like the little ones you remember so well. Creating a haven for your teen...
All I Want for Christmas Is… A New Floor
We know the feeling. You’ve had that old floor ever since you moved into your home, and for just as long you’ve been planning to change it. Well, with the holidays coming up perhaps it’s a good time to give yourself the Christmas gift you want—a new floor. If you...
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Interior Renovation of Home in Collingswood
An R. Craig Lord Construction Company interior renovation has begun in Collingswood NJ. This historic home is undergoing renovations for a new…