Season of Renewal
Trusted artisans, contractors, and service providers specialize in transforming nearly every aspect of the home, both inside and out.
by Jill Lupine

The signs are all around us: the branches of once-skeletal trees beginning to bud, daffodils and crocuses sprouting from the soil, robins and songbirds flitting from ground to brush. Spring has returned.
 
Given that spring is the season of change and renewal, it’s only natural that homeowners feel the itch to tackle renovation projects that have been stirring. Maybe your home needs a new kitchen or a master bathroom. Perhaps it’s time for replacement windows, new siding, or a redone roof—if not all of the above. Maybe the exterior grounds could use an overhaul in the form of landscaping, hardscaping, or a new deck, even a pool.
 
No matter the project, the Philadelphia suburbs abound with trustworthy craftspeople who specialize in home transformations. Following are some of the area’s most gifted artisans, contractors, and service providers pertaining to just about every part of the home and garden. We acknowledge that the Philadelphia area has many exceptional home-renovation specialists, not all of whom are featured here.
 
Best of Home & Garden 2025
ACRE Window Replacement
Premium window and door installation and service
acrewindows.com
 
Amazing Decks
Custom deck builders
anotheramazingdeck.com
 
B&D Builders
Custom-built barns and other high-quality structures
banddbuilders.com
 
Better Homes Hearth & Patio
Stoves and fireplaces, awnings, and patio furniture
betterhomeshearthandpatio.com
 
Bucks Country Gardens
Landscape and hardscape design, full-service garden center
buckscountrygardens.com
 
Carr Home
Home renovation and remodeling services
carrhome.com
 
C&C Heating and Air Conditioning
Custom-designed heating, cooling, and home-comfort systems
cc-hvac.com
 
C&J Outdoor Services
Landscape/hardscape design and installation
(215) 908-9308
 
Chester County Bamboo
Bamboo installation, management, and removal
ccbamboo.com
 
Closets By Design
Walk-in closets, home offices, pantries, garages, and more
philadelphia.closetsbydesign.com
 
Closet Factory
Custom closets, home offices, garages, and more
closetfactory.com
 
Colonial Marble & Granite
Countertop design, fabrication, and installation
colonialmarble.net
 
Concepts in Concrete
Epoxy floors and polished concrete
philadelphiaconcretefloor.com
 
Des-Carr Doors
Carriage-door installation and repair
descarrdoors.com
 
Diamond Kitchen & Bath
Well-crafted home renovations
diamondkb.com
 
Dilworth’s Custom Design
Custom cabinetry for kitchens, bathrooms, and more
dilworthscustomdesign.com
 
Gale Nurseries
Landscape architecture and construction
galenurseries.com
 
G. Fedale
Roofing, siding, and exterior renovations
gfedale.com
 
Groovy Hues of Greater Philadelphia
Interior and exterior painting
groovyhues.com/philadelphia-pa
 
Harth Builders
Custom homes, remodeling, and renovations
harthbuilders.com
 
Holland Floor Covering
High-quality carpets, hardwood, tile, and more
hollandfloor.com
 
Homestead Structures
Design/build services for outdoor living spaces
homesteadstructures.com
 
JMT Awnings
Retractable and fabric commercial awnings
jmtawnings.com
 
KS Pools and Patios
Inground pools and outdoor spaces
kspoolsandpatios.com
 
Main Line Gardens
Landscape and hardscape design, full-service garden center
mainlinegardens.com
 
Mastroieni Furniture
Home furnishings
mastroienifurniture.com
 
Marrazzo’s North River
High-quality landscaping and hardscaping
marrazzosnorthriver.com
 
Munz Construction
Home renovations
munzconstruction.com
 
Reaction Exteriors
Stucco, stone, siding, roofing, windows and doors
reactionexteriors.com
 
Rosenello’s Windows
Windows, siding, and roofing
rosenelloswindows.com
 
Royal Billiard & Recreation
Home recreation
royalbilliard.com
 
Schell Brothers LLC
New homes near the Delaware beaches
schellbrothers.com
 
Victors Home Solutions
Roofing, windows, gutters, and attic insulation
victors.com
 
Victory Gardens
Mulch, topsoil, and stone
victorygardensinc.com
 
Ted’s Pools
Inground pool design and installation
tedspools.net
 
Published (and copyrighted) in Suburban Life magazine, March 2025.