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...
read moreAddition 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,...
read moreExterior 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...
read moreMovin’ 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,...
read moreRiverton 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...
read moreDown 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...
read moreHoliday 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...
read moreThe 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...
read moreSearching 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...
read moreBreaking 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.
read moreCurb 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...
read moreHome 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...
read moreHome 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...
read moreInterior 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…
read moreHistoric 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,...
read moreHome 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...
read moreCountertop 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...
read moreThe 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...
read moreHeart 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...
read moreBayada 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,...
read moreHoliday Charity Drive for Heart of Camden – Michael Doyle Field House 2016 organized by R. Craig Lord Construction Company.
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read moreBayada 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...
read moreBayada 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...
read moreYour 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....
read morePlanning 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...
read moreHow 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,...
read moreThe 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...
read moreHistoric 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...
read moreHistoric 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...
read moreA 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...
read more2016 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...
read moreBenefits 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...
read moreUnderstanding 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...
read moreBayada 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...
read moreBayada 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...
read moreHiring 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...
read moreMoorestown 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...
read moreA 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...
read moreFun 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....
read moreGood 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...
read moreQuantifying 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...
read moreBayada 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...
read moreBayada 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...
read moreBayada 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...
read moreRemodeled 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...
read moreBAYADA 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...
read moreBAYADA 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...
read more2015 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,...
read moreThanksgiving 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...
read moreGuildQuality 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....
read moreSubcontractor 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...
read moreR. 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...
read moreThe 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...
read moreWhich 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...
read moreThe 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...
read moreTop 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...
read moreWhy 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”...
read moreHome 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...
read more2014 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...
read moreCreating 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...
read moreHappy 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...
read moreBoys 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...
read moreAll 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…