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A Family Business

When now retired Excel company founder, Jim Mirando, Sr. was a freshman in college, he and his roommate hatched a plan to open a home construction business when they graduated. After four years of college and another four years of military service, they made good on that college dream and opened their business focused on neighborhood building and development…

Pyramid Award-Winning Remodels

We were very honored to received five Pyramid Awards from the Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Harrisburg (HBA) at their annual awards evening! We received three awards for residential remodeling projects completed in 2016, including two awards in the best kitchen renovation category and one in the best bathroom renovation category. We also received two marketing awards for best e-newsletter and best e-mail campaign - if you don't already receive our monthly communications with project pictures…

A Kosher Remodel

In mid-February, Harrisburg residents Judy and Dan Schulder began working on a kosher kitchen remodel with Excel in anticipation of hosting many meals with family and friends over this year's eight-day holiday of Passover, April 11-18. Throughout history, culinary distinctions have helped to define cultural identity, drawing members together in shared expression and appreciation of their heritage and religious faith…

Kitchen & Bath Show

In January, Excel Design Team Member Brian Miller attended the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Orlando, Florida. The three-day expo featured 600 vendors and displays, as well as industry-related workshops and networking opportunities. More than one in ten homeowners will undertake a kitchen or bath project this year, so the show is a great place to see and learn about the latest products and industry advancements…

Heart of the Home

In 2000, Patti and Rick Herring hired Excel to build a 2,000 square foot, three-story addition to their home. This past year they reached out again, this time to rework their kitchen, the heart of their home. Kitchens are frequently referred to as "the heart of the home" because they are a natural gathering spot. The Herrings have now lived in their home for 25 years and have four grown children…

Classic Kitchen Design

  When they decided to remodel their kitchen, the Potters of Mechanicsburg knew exactly who they wanted to work with, having previously completed a bathroom remodel with Excel and design team member Brian Miller. They couldn't be happier with the results. "We asked for a classic and timeless kitchen, and Excel exceeded our goal," said Cindi Potter…

As Seen In Houzz

We were featured by the popular design website, Houzz. In this article on selecting wall colors for kitchens with mixed metal, wood tones, lighting styles and finishes... Check it out!

Mud Room Makeover

Do you have a place in your home for all your shoes, coats, hats and bags? For the modern family with lots of “gear,” a well-designed mud room can be a time and sanity saver! Just ask Excel client Gillian Wagar of Hummelstown. Each family member has their own cubby. “We decided to create a combination laundry room and mud room because we needed an organized place for our four kids to take off their shoes when they came in from outside…

Aging In Place

Beautiful remodeled shower designed to allow homeowners to age in place. Aging in Place is a growing trend. Baby Boomers are planning for the future, and in growing numbers, they want to stay in their homes as long as possible. This often means remodeling... for comfort and convenience, as well as for safety. Aging In Place has been defined as…

Kitchen Trends

Transitional Style Kitchen trends in remodeling right now include the popular Transitional style featuring clean lines and less ornamentation. Character and customization are often introduced in this style through varying textures or finishes, including two or more cabinet colors/finishes in the same kitchen (often in a light/dark combo), or different countertops for islands and the perimeter…