Reasons to Consider a Bathroom Remodel

Reasons To Consider A Bathroom Remodel

Think about this: you use your bathroom every day. It’s one of the most popular rooms in a house, because it’s where you shower or bathe as well as brush your teeth, fix your hair, and relieve yourself. A person’s bathroom should be an escape from the noise and commotion of life– and the rest… Read more »

Get Your Garage In Order Before Your Car is Buried in Snow

Get Your Garage In Order Before Your Car Is Buried In Snow

Winters in Western New York can be brutally cold. There’s wind, snow, sleet, ice and freezing cold temperatures to deal with, and those who have garages are very, very fortunate. A garage in the Buffalo area makes so much sense– it’s a lot easier to store a vehicle in a snow-free garage than to have… Read more »

6 Great Reasons To Remodel Your Kitchen

6 Great Reasons To Remodel Your Kitchen

A kitchen remodel is a wonderful thing. Being one of the most-used rooms in a home, its also one of the most practical changes you can make. It’s easy to be jealous of friends who’ve indulged in a sleek, new kitchen design. If you’re looking for reasons to make a change in your own home,… Read more »

The Value of Adding a Gazebo to Your Property

The Value Of Adding A Gazebo To Your Property

Now is a great time of the year for Ivy Lea Construction to add a gazebo to your Western New York property. A gazebo is a gathering place for people in a yard. Because it’s covered with a roof, a gazebo keeps the intense sunshine or raging rainfall off of people, so it can be… Read more »

5 Things You Must Have On Your Concrete Patio

5 Things You Must Have On Your Concrete Patio

Many in Buffalo are lamenting the end of summer, eyeing the final few weeks and trying to squeeze as much warm weather fun out of them as they can. There’s no better time to spend some time in the backyard, soaking in the sun and enjoying time with family and friends. It’s also a great… Read more »

Transform the Look of Your Home With Stamped Concrete

Transform The Look Of Your Home With Stamped Concrete

In the Buffalo area, Ivy Lea Construction has earned a solid reputation for its high-quality stamped concrete work. If you’re unfamiliar with stamped concrete, it’s decorative concrete which enhances the look of driveways, patios and more. Instead of paying the high price for pavers and natural stone, stamped concrete is the viable, less costly alternative… Read more »

Replacing or Fixing Concrete Driveway Patches

Replacing Or Fixing Concrete Driveway Patches

Buffalo winters are notoriously rough on driveways, parking lots and area roads. Oftentimes, after the spring thaw, Western New Yorkers look at their concrete driveways and notice cracking at certain parts. The question is this: should the cracks be fixed, or should the ‘whole thing’ be replaced?” It’s a valid question. Concrete is one of… Read more »

Relax on a new Porch this Summer

Relax On A New Porch This Summer

Buffalo may be known for its winters, but come summertime, everyone who has a porch seemingly uses theirs and with good reason. Porches serve many functions on a house—they offer shelter from the elements, so you’re not forced to sit under the blazing hot sun or deal with a downpour of rain. Meanwhile, they’re a… Read more »

A New Roof is a Shrewd Investment

A New Roof Is A Shrewd Investment

Having a reliable roof over your head is essential.  Homes and buildings with broken, leaky or deteriorating roofs aren’t safe or comfortable to be in. A new roof is a good investment these days, especially for homes. Did you know, for instance, if you were thinking of selling your house, it has been said that… Read more »

What Type of Roofing Material Should I choose for My Home?

What Type Of Roofing Material Should I Choose For My Home?

Every house will have specific roofing needs over time, and there are several roofing material options currently available. Ivy Lea Construction of Buffalo offers, for example, standard three-in-one shingles, architectural shingles, and EPDM rubber for roofing purposes. Standard three-in-one asphalt shingles are the most common type of shingles you’ll find on residential roofs in the… Read more »