Best Bathroom Tile for Older Homes in Southeastern PA (2026 Buyer’s Guide)

Freestanding soaker tub in a Wayne, PA bathroom remodel by Fedor Fabrication

Last updated: May 2026 · Alex Smearman, Fedor Fabrication Key Takeaways Most reliable older-home combo: large-format porcelain (12×24+) floors, ceramic subway (3×6/4×12) shower walls, mosaic (1×1/2×2) shower pans. Installs over a self-leveled subfloor, lasts 30+ years. Installed cost 2026: $6–$12/sq ft standard porcelain, $10–$18 ceramic subway and mid-grade porcelain, $18–$35 natural stone and premium porcelain, … Read more

Best Kitchen Layouts for Older Homes in Southeastern PA

Glass upper cabinets in a West Chester, PA kitchen remodel by Fedor Fabrication

Last updated: May 2026 · Alex Smearman, Fedor Fabrication Key Takeaways The right layout depends on the existing footprint, whether the kitchen-to-family-room wall is load-bearing, and how you actually cook. Not which Houzz photo you pinned. Most 1990s kitchens here share five problems: closed floor plan, 12–14″ dropped soffit, oak raised-panel cabinets, fluorescent box light, … Read more