John L. Guiswite, General Contractor

06/10/2026

Some jobs hit a little different.
While renovating a kitchen for a longtime acquaintance, she reminded me of a story from when I was just a little kid growing up next door to her family. She said she was pushing me on her swing one day and asked what I wanted to be when I grew up.
Without hesitation, little Johnny told her... "I'm going to own my own construction company someday". She laughed a little because everyone thought I'd probably grow up to be a mechanic like my father. But somehow that little kid already had his mind made up.
Fast forward all these years later... 32 years of owning John L. Guiswite, Inc. and this is still what I love to do every single day.
Aside from a short detour studying accounting in college, construction has been my life from the very beginning. Funny how some dreams start on a backyard swing set and end up becoming a lifetime career.
Now here I am... remodeling the kitchen of the same neighbor who heard that dream all those years ago.
Life has a pretty cool way of coming full circle. 🔨🏡

06/03/2026

Opened the supply tote inside our cargo work van today while on site looking for color putty, found this little 'employee of the month' snake skin instead. Curious as to how long we've been riding around with him. Could still be in there for all we know, ICKK!!
Safe to say productivity dropped for a solid 10 minutes this afternoon. 🐍😂

06/01/2026

Demo day in the books... and these old granite countertops didn't leave quietly. 💪🔨
Making room for some stunning new quartz countertops and fresh wallsplash tile to give this log home kitchen a whole new life. Sometimes you gotta make a little mess before the magic happens. 😎
-John L Guiswite, Inc

05/15/2026

We're honored to share a reminder of why we love what we do.

Recently, we completed the installation of safety grab bars and exterior railings for a homeowner preparing to return home from the hospital. Receiving this thank you card afterwards meant more than words can express.
Knowing the improvements we made helped create a safe environment and allowed their loved one to come home comfortably & confidently is exactly why we take pride in every project.
At JLG Inc, it's not always about the large projects- sometimes the smallest projects make the biggest difference in someone's life.

05/15/2026

05/12/2026

We removed the guesswork from this home's efficiency by adding new blown-in fiberglass insulation, over existing batt insulation, helping to improve comfort year round and reduce heat loss.
Proper attic insulation can make a huge difference in:
*lower energy costs
*more even indoor temperatures
*improved overall home efficiency
This attic is now upgraded to provide better thermal performance heading into every season with an overall insulating value of R-60 (R stands for resistance to heat flow). R-49 is the minimum ceiling/attic value required for Pennsylvania by the Uniform Construction Code.

05/05/2026

From outdated to outstanding!
✔️Freestanding soaking tub
✔️Custom tiled walk-in shower w/ built-in seat & niche
Another bathroom brought back to life

04/14/2026

From Day One to Year 32...Still Going Strong!
In 1994, I started John L Guiswite, Inc with a simple goal- build quality work, treat people right, and stand behind every job.
32 years later and that hasn't changed. What makes this milestone even more meaningful:
👉I'm still here, hands-on in the business everyday
👉And proud to say we still have the same team member who started with us on day one
That's more than just business-that's loyalty, trust, and shared pride in what we do!
To everyone who has supported us over the years- THANK YOU for being part of the journey

04/07/2026

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