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They say home is where the heart is. That’s true, and it’s certainly where most of us spend a majority of our time. So, why not make it the home of your dreams? From tackling a complete home remodel or creating an outdoor landscape others will envy, to finishing necessary tasks like re-roofing or doing something more extravagant like purchasing designer furnishings, there’s a business in Berks County that can help your vision come to life. On the pages that follow, we encourage you to meet and get to know just a few of them. When one speaks to you, we hope you’ll reach out and let them know you saw them here in our pages! Happy Home Shopping!

Nikki M. Murry Editor, Berks County Living

The Home Improvement Guide is a special advertising supplement to Berks County Living. Its contents are copyright ©2022 Berks County Living, a monthly publication of IDP Publications, 3245 Freemansburg Avenue, Palmer, PA 18045-7118. Nothing contained herein may be reproduced in whole or in part without the expressed written consent of the publisher. Publisher disclaims all responsibility for omissions or errors. Berks County Living and its owners are not liable for claims made by any advertisers or any inaccuracies or intentional copyright infringements. All rights reserved. The magazine welcomes, but cannot be responsible for, unsolicited manuscripts, contributions or photographs. Unsolicited materials cannot be returned unless accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Printed in the USA.

Ciabattoni Painting & Remodeling Whatever your painting and remodeling needs are, Ciabattoni Painting and Remodeling has you covered. From kitchens to bathrooms to basement, we will deliver first-class craftsmanship including plumbing and electrical work. Our experienced team stands behind our work. You can count on the same professional approach and care regardless of the job, whether it is a small repair or a complete makeover. Owner Mauro Ciabattoni has been delivering highquality painting and remodeling services for more than 20 years. Based in Wyomissing, we serve clients throughout Berks, including Bernville, Birdsboro, Boyertown, Douglassville, Fleetwood, Hamburg, Kenhorst, Kutztown, Leesport, Mohnton, Mount Penn, Oley, Reading, Robesonia, Sinking Spring, Temple, Wernersville, West Lawn, West Reading and Wyomissing, as well as Lancaster County, Montgomery County and beyond.

THE APPROACH: Preparation. We carefully prepare all surfaces before working to ensure long-lasting results. Materials. We research and choose the appropriate materials based on the use of the area. Detail. We complete the job with minimum impact on you, your family and home.

610.858.7006 ciabattonipaintingandremodeling.com

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732 Fleetwood Lyons Rd. Fleetwood, PA 19522 610.944.7681

905 W Postal Rd. Douglassville, PA 19518 610.385.4600

4610 Penn Ave. Sinking Spring, PA 19608 484.878.2570

Weaver's Ace Hardware Weaver’s Hardware Company offers the area’s largest and most complete hardware stores and we exist to help you take care of, be comfortable in, and enjoy your home and yard. Weaver’s Hardware is committed to providing the services and products that make your life better, easier, and more enjoyable.

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With thousands of products and a friendly helpful staff, Weaver's Ace Hardware is committed to being a resource for your home improvement projects. We can help beautify your indoor and outdoor spaces with our award-winning paint departments, extensive outdoor living products, and expert lawn and garden teams. Our paint departments feature knowledgeable associates and high-quality brands of Benjamin Moore® and Clark+Kensington®. We offer computerized color matching technology and a huge assortment of painting supplies. Discover why Berks County voted us the People’s Choice for Best Painting Store. Whether you’re entertaining a group or relaxing by yourself, we have your outdoor living needs covered with the best brands in grills like Weber® and Traeger® and a large assortment of patio furniture from dining sets to seating sets to firepits. Keeping a well-maintained property takes the right tools and know-how, and that’s what we offer in our lawn and garden departments.

New Castle Lawn & Landscape Looking for a lawn and landscape provider that goes above and beyond for their clients? Give New Castle Lawn & Landscape a call. They are the recipient of significant accolades this past year, including being named one of Reading’s Top 50 Businesses by the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance, as well as earning the Reading Eagle Readers’ Choice award for both Best Lawn Care and Best Landscaping, and Berks County Living’s Best of Berks award for Best Landscaping Company. When you choose New Castle, you make an investment in giving back. The team at New Castle prides itself on its community service efforts, aiding such organizations as Helping Harvest, Habitat for Humanity of Berks County, Pollinating Penn Street and more. New Castle is a full-service lawn and landscape company providing award-winning services for lawn care health and maintenance, landscape and hardscape design, tree care and more. To learn more, visit newcastle94.com.

From lawn care and tree services to plant health care and mulching, we can maintain your outdoors so that you can spend your time relaxing and enjoying it!

3 East Pointe Drive, Birdsboro newcastle94.com 610.796.7818 BERKSCOUNT YLIVING.COM

Diebolt Landscape Co., Inc. You dream. They listen. Diebolt Landscape helps you create the perfect vision within your budget.

762 Alleghenyville Rd. Mohnton 717.445.5400 relax@dieboltlandscape.com dieboltlandscape.com

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Now into our fifth decade serving Berks and its surrounding counties, Diebolt Landscape Co., Inc. continues to apply new techniques, processes and materials to ensure a more efficiently installed and sustainable product for our customers. We design and build outdoor hardscape elements such as kitchens, heated dining/entertaining areas, swimming pools and active recreation features; through comprehensive communication, it all fits together to fulfill your needs and desires. Softscape elements are integrated using quality, guaranteed plant materials and with touches of lighting, automatic irrigation systems and running water – so relaxing that you may never want to go on vacation! Enjoy peace of mind when you call Diebolt Landscape Co., Inc. knowing that all the details have been included and our solution will provide years of pleasure and value to your property. Visit our website, dieboltlandscape.com, then give us a call at 717.445.5400 or email at relax@dieboltlandscape.com for a free review and solution to your “Landscape Puzzle!”

Boyer's Floor Covering Looking to revamp the flooring in your home or other property? Get to Boyer’s Floor Covering in Reading! Serving Berks since 1923, the business offers residential and commercial floor products, including carpeting, hardwood flooring, ceramic tile, luxury vinyl tile, laminate, sheet vinyl and custom area rugs. Want to see your options first-hand? Customers can visit Boyer’s expansive, newly designed showroom or take advantage of their shop-at-home service and see many of the products available in your space using the room scene visualizer on their website. When it comes to installation, Boyer’s Floor Covering boasts a team of dedicated and experienced installers to handle all flooring projects. Boyer’s is proud to provide customized and personal shopping experiences for every customer and will work with you from the start to the finish of your project. Military discounts are always offered and financing is available.

Come visit our newly remodeled showroom! Meet our flooring experts for a free estimate and get help with design and installation.

3020 Kutztown Rd. Reading 610.921.2088 boyersfloorcovering.com

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The 411 on Your Prospective Home Improvements: What to Consider

BEFORE

Construction on your home is an inconvenience – we get that. Unforeseen issues will inevitably arise. At D&B Elite Custom we stand by the saying, “A project well planned is a project half-complete.” Here’s how to set yourself up for success: 1. Timing is everything! Plan ahead (especially with current extended lead times, supply chain difficulties and waits on inventory). If you want to enjoy a new outdoor living space by next summer, you should really be starting today. 2. Be prepared with an idea board. Houzz and Pinterest are great places to gather inspiration of the style, look and feel you are going for. 3. Look for a general contractor that follows a pre-construction process focused on value engineering. A builder that is willing to start active construction right away without ensuring every little detail of your project is thought of may be a red flag. They should be completing a pre-construction walk through to review points of access, location of dust protection and more to ease the process. 4. Be realistic when it comes to financials (unlike the budgets you see on HGTV). A good construction partner will advise you on where you can adjust specifications to save money. They will help you come up with a plan that gets the look you desire to fit within a reasonable budget. 5. Ask how involved all vendors and trades will be in your project. Your general contractor should be making them a key part of the process. They should have an intimate knowledge of your project before they meet you. This makes all the difference. 6. Meeting selection deadlines will make a project run smoothly without delays. Look for a construction partner that makes it a point to communicate clearly and that invests in construction management software to help manage project selections and deadlines. Contact D&B Elite Custom for your free consultation! See why we were named 2022 People’s Choice in Home Contractor and New Home Builder.

2001 State Hill Rd., Ste. 102, Wyomissing 610.927.6494 dandbelite.com BERKSCOUNT YLIVING.COM

Greenawalt Roofing Company Recently, Greenawalt was named a Top 100 Roofer in the US by Roofing Contractor magazine, an honor of which they’re extremely proud.

610.779.3111 greenawaltroofing.com/ spring-in-berks PA36262

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For nearly 20 years, Greenawalt Roofing has been family-owned and operated by the husband-and-wife team Travis and Connie Greenawalt, and their team of roofing and home improvement experts. Greenawalt is known throughout Pennsylvania for exceptional residential and commercial roofing, as well as full home exterior services. With expertise and certifications in roofing, gutters, siding, windows, and doors they are your one-call solution for all home exterior needs. Greenawalt works towards 100% customer satisfaction, doing whatever it takes to exceed expectations. As a result, they have held a Diamond-Level Customer Approval Rating and 5-Star SELECT ShingleMaster™ status from international building materials manufacturer, CertainTeed for years. Using only the highest-quality materials, with precision installation and workmanship on every job, their commitment to superior installation is reinforced by industryleading warranties on everything they install, to their customers’ benefit. Their service area covers Berks County and includes Lancaster, York, Dauphin, Lebanon, and Montgomery, greater Philadelphia and the greater Pittsburgh region. Call today for a free inspection or estimate!

Ryeland Gardens Tucked away near the historic Conrad Weiser Homestead is Ryeland Gardens, a garden-lover’s oasis. At Ryeland, your gardening success is our highest priority, and we can’t wait to help grow your garden to its fullest potential. Visit us for a wide variety of annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees, as well as mulch and more. We’re more than happy to offer advice regarding plant selection and to do our best to provide detailed care instructions for all we have for sale. Need some inspiration? Visit our series of display gardens and see the plants in action, so to speak. Each area has its own unique personality. You can see what thrives and where, helping you to make informed decisions. We hope to see you here, and we will do our best to make Ryeland Gardens your favorite place to visit for high-quality nursery stock, whether it be for something common, or something new and rare, or just plain beautiful.

"Gardening is about joy and taking delight in all that we've been given. And that is something I'm delighted to do!" - Dennis Hurst, owner

37 Weiser Lane, Womelsdorf 610.589.4917 ryelandgardens.com

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Empire Home Center Why choose us? It’s simple. We provide the best customer service and have been awarded 2021's Reading Eagle Reader’s Choice for the Best Home Remodeling Business in Berks County! We provide nothing but the best quality products, service and prices in the area! Stop in and see why we’re the best in Berks!

2741 Bernville Rd. Leesport 641 Penn Avenue West Reading 610.926.0500 empirehomecenter.com

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Empire Home Center has been Berks County’s favorite locally owned destination for home improvement and remodeling since 1955. We began with building products that came off wrecking jobs, such as granite steps and stained-glass windows, transformed into a surplus and buyback store, and finally became a perfect combination of design center and 30,000-square-feet of inventory offered at the best price. We continue to increase our standard in product and quality and carry items at all price points. Our flagship store is located on route 183 in Leesport, next to the Classic Harley and Hitching Post and our design center is located at 641 Penn Avenue in the heart of West Reading. Our services include the design and supply of kitchens, baths, laundry, bars and every other room in the house. We carry a better and best in each category of products. This allows us to service landlords, remodelers, realtors, contractors and homeowners any way that they need. We begin and end the product lifecycle at Empire. We import on average five containers of product per month. These containers contain vanities, granite vanity tops, toilets, pedestals and flooring. We wholesale the majority through our wholesale sales team. This allows us to offer more quality product at a great price in our retail locations. Empire designs and supplies the product for your home. We work with your contractor, or we refer you a contractor from our referral network. We do what we do best and will work hand-in-hand with the contractor of your choice. We now offer gorgeous home furnishings and home décor that is updated weekly. If you are a realtor or homeowner looking to add huge value to your home, please ask us about our home staging services. We offer special pricing for realtors, contractors and veterans.

The Martin Companies The Martin Companies are a family owned and operated appliance, furniture & water conditioning sales and service company since 1973. Their team of personnel is committed to developing long-term relationships with all their clients by providing a great selection of merchandise, competitive pricing and exceptional customer service. At their showroom in Exeter Township, Martin Appliance displays nearly 400 appliances from trusted name brands, many of them made in the USA. When you buy from Martin Appliance, you need not worry about who will perform installation services or who you should call for repairs. Martin Appliance has a team of factory-trained appliance installers and service technicians on staff to make this process easy for you. If you are dealing with Martin Appliance, you will be working with a Martin Appliance employee, not a sub-contractor. In need of new furniture or a new mattress? Visit Martin Furniture & Mattress in Ephrata. At Martin Furniture, you will find a variety of furniture for every room at a variety of price-points to best fit your budget. Not sure which style you prefer? No problem! Their sales consultants have years of experience and are able to assist you through each step of the process, from design and room layout to completion. Martin Furniture also offers a full line of mattresses, bedding and home décor.

Our goal is to make each customer calling or walking through our doors a truly satisfied customer, serving them with friendly, prompt and professional service.

4850 Perkiomen Avenue Reading | 610.401.0390 1717 W. Main St., Ephrata (Furniture, mattresses & home decor) | 717.733.7730 martinsappliance.com

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SAH Inc. For more than 35 years, SAH Inc. has provided custom installed security and fire protection systems.

50 S. Museum Rd., Reading sales@sahinc.com 610.372.8872 sahinc.com

When you think of Secure-A-Home, Inc. (SAH), security is only the beginning. The real value is the peace of mind we provide for our residential and commercial clients. For more than 35 years, SAH Inc. has provided custom installed security and fire protection systems. Our professional sales team will survey your property and design a system that best fits your needs. We are not a “one-size-fits-all” security company and do not sell package systems. We utilize the ADC- alarm.com app for interactive services, allowing our customers to keep connected to their most important possessions. This easyto-use app allows you to control your system, check video, operate your thermostat, control your lighting, control garage doors, and much more. SAH Inc.: Keeping you safe at work and Secure at Home. Contact SAH Inc. for a free estimate and peace of mind.

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SAYLOR HOUSE

Saylor House is the premier destination for interior design services, home décor and furnishings in Berks County. We have a unique retail space comprised of our three-level main building filled with décor and gifts for every occasion. The rear carriage house, home to our interior design studio, is chock-full of everything you need to complete your project, and our courtyard garden consists of pottery pieces, bird houses, fountains, outdoor furniture, and so much more. Interior design services include kitchen and bath design, custom closet design and installation, floor plan layouts, concept boards, visual renderings of your space, as well as planning, designing and managing large renovations. “We are here to make your vision a reality, no matter the size of your project,” says Jennifer Inners, owner and lead designer. Contact Saylor House today to get your project started!

605 PENN AVENUE, WEST READING | 610.816.7161 | SAYLORHOUSE.COM

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