Category: News
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Create Your Outdoor Space for Barbecue Season
Spring is already underway in Delaware and Memorial Day weekend is right around the corner. With summer fast approaching, now is the time to start thinking about sprucing up your home’s exterior. Outdoor living is one reason why Darley Green, Shipley Road, and The Cedars have become such popular communities in the Wilmington, DE area. […]
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Philadelphia Named Top Destination by Lonely Planet
For the second year in a row, Philadelphia has been named the “Best in the U.S.” by the largest travel book publisher, Lonely Planet. The coveted spot is on a top 10 list of the “unexpectedly exciting places to see.” The news comes as no surprise to residents of Philly, Wilmington, DE, and other nearby […]
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3 Home Renovations to Consider this Winter
The winter season can bring on a bad case of cabin fever for some Delaware residents. Turn the season around with home renovations that are particularly beneficial during those long, cold winter months. Montchanin Builders recommends numerous home renovations during the winter months, when contractors are more readily available and you have time to oversee […]
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Holiday Events in Philly
Though the weather outside may be “frightful,” it doesn’t stop local residents from getting out to enjoy all the delightful festivities of the holiday season. Whether your idea of fun consists of hot cocoa and ice skating or shopping at Macy’s and high-tech light shows, the best of Philadelphia at Christmastime is less than 30 […]
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Fall Decorating Contest Begins at Darley Green
Montchanin Builders has officially kicked off their Fall Decorating Contest at Darley Green, allowing residents a chance to win a $50 gift certificate at Lowe’s! With so many homes already decorated for fall at Darley Green; porches and front yards showing off their fall-inspired décor, our close-knit community is an especially welcoming place to visit during […]
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5 Home Renovation Ideas For Fall
Summer is an extremely busy time for Delaware home renovation contractors, but there is still much to be done in the cooler autumn months. These five fall home remodeling projects can save you money throughout the winter, protect your home from snow and ice damage, and give you a more pleasant interior space where you’ll […]
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Fabulous Summer Events in Philadelphia
There are certain American cities that seem to come alive in the summer but possibly none more so than Philadelphia with its rich riverfront setting, multicultural residents, and spectacular historic traditions. The city seems to explode from Memorial Day to Labor Day with a calendar full of art, food, and music festivals, blockbuster attractions, sporting […]
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5 Tips For Open Air Kitchen Home Renovation
Two decades ago, homeowners started to feel as though they weren’t fully maximizing their outdoor space with a simple stand-alone grill set next to an outdoor table set. Beginning in warm locales like California and Arizona, homeowners with beautiful, private backyards began designing more robust outdoor working spaces where they could cook and entertain next […]
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Deck Addition: Smart Return on Investment
With summer just around the corner, many homeowners are considering the pleasures of outdoor living spaces, whether covered patios, decks or gazebos. According to Remodeling magazine’s yearly “Cost vs. Value” report, a deck addition is a smart home addition, typically yielding an 80 to 90 percent return on the original investment. This is primarily because, […]
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Montchanin Offers $10,000 Incentive Program for New Delaware Homes
Montchanin Builders is pleased to announce their collaboration on The Workforce Incentive program with New Castle County. This exciting initiative is designed to help valued members of our Delaware community get one step closer to finding affordable housing in a neighborhood that is close to their place of employment. As one of the state’s leading residential […]
