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Philly Family Home Improvement Guide

Your guide to tackling projects around your home in Philadelphia!

Presented by Family Focus Media

From a century-old row home in Fishtown to a twin in Mt. Airy, every Philly home has its own quirks, and keeping up with them is easier with the right help. Our Home Improvement Guide gathers smart ideas and trusted local experts to help city families tackle everything from quick fixes to full-scale renovations.

 

Get expert advice for tackling your Philly row home renovation while honoring its historic details, and find clever ways to maximize indoor space and make your home extra cozy during the colder months. Carve out a spot for homework with our tips for creating an at-home work space for your family. And meet the real estate agents, laundry services, and cleaning crews our readers love in the best Philly home resources of 2026.

 

Scroll down to connect with our trusted Philadelphia Family Members, the local pros ready to help you make your house feel like home.

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You’ve Found Your Village: The Philly Family Community

This Home Improvement Guide and Philadelphia Family are published by a team of local women to connect families raising their kids in Philly with resources, events, and each other.

Our High Five email newsletters arrive every Thursday with our latest stories and the best weekend events for families. Connect with @PhillyFamilyMag on Instagram and through our Philly Family Community Facebook group to find friends and trusted referrals.

 

The organizations below make this work possible. By partnering with local businesses and nonprofits through our Marketing Services and Membership programs, Family Focus Media fosters connections that help families thrive.

Philadelphia Family Home Improvement Guide Stories

Colonial-era row houses along a street in Philadelphia.

We highlight key elements of a Philly row home renovation, covering essential projects and local experts who specialize in historic homes

A roofing of composite materials that looks like slate by O'Donnell Roofing.

Ready to give your home standout style? Explore trends that are redefining how modern exteriors look, feel, and perform

child doing schoolwork at a desk

Defy the confines of space with our tips on finding a spot to get work done in your home

New to Philly? This guide connects relocating families with Philadelphia neighborhood tours, family-friendly resources, and the community connections that make the city feel like home

A corner pub in the heart of the Fishtown neighborhood.

Explore Fishtown, Philly's popular riverside neighborhood. Discover the best spots to eat, shop, and play in this thriving urban community

A real estate agent who secured a first-time buyer's grant, a mom-run laundry service that hires the moms it once helped, and a cleaning crew that remembers your favorite products.

A father and son cozy up in a blanket form with an iPad.

Winter means more time indoors. Discover creative ways to maximize indoor space with simple ideas to make your home feel bigger and cozier.

Catch up on Philadelphia Family home improvement tips, with advice on row home renovations, small spaces, relocating, and trusted local home pros.

Get to know these Philadelphia Family Members

Why Trust Philadelphia Family Members?

Our Home Improvement Guide Member directory features carefully vetted local businesses and nonprofit organizations serving Philadelphia families and aligned with Family Focus Media’s core values.

How You Can Help Philly Parents Like You

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Philadelphia Family is published by a team of local women to connect families raising their kids in the city with resources, events, and each other. Learn more about us, our mission, and our method for supporting local businesses at familyfocus.org.

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