Remodeling Blog

Maintaining a rental property involves more than just deep cleaning between tenants. Performing periodic updates helps keep your rental property in good condition for your tenants, while also making your property more attractive to new tenants when the house is vacant. When renovating your CT rental property, it's important to consider which renovations make the most sense for your budget and your property's unique needs. While some property owners may naturally gravitate toward the least expensive updates possible, there are some features of your rental property that are worth a higher cost. Working with the right contractor and planning your updates strategically can help ensure that your rental property will remain in good condition.

An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is a small living unit constructed on a lot with a larger primary home. ADUs have been slow to take off in Connecticut because of strict rules that prevented homeowners from building ADUs that met their needs. In recent years, changes in Connecticut law and a relaxation of the rules in many townships has lead to a boom of ADU construction amid a housing crisis. ADUs are a practical housing solution for multi-generational family groups living together on one property. If you're considering building an ADU on your property, there are many things to know before you get started. The good news is that building an ADU is becoming easier as rules and laws change to become more permissive of ADU construction on residential properties in CT. Finding a skilled contractor with experience navigating the permitting and zoning process in Connecticut is important. Here's what to know about building an ADU.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a law that is designed to protect the rights of people with disabilities. ADA affects businesses in many ways, to ensure that people with disabilities are able to access services and products that they want and need. One of the ways that ADA affects businesses is in the construction of commercial buildings and parking lots. ADA compliance can be mysterious and confusing to many business owners. If you own a commercial property or operate a business housed in a commercial building, knowing about ADA and maintaining ADA compliance can help ensure that your business is accessible to people with disabilities. You don't have to be an expert in the ADA law to ensure that your business is ADA compliant. Working with a contractor that's familiar with ADA compliance can help you achieve compliance during your next remodel. This is what you need to know about achieving ADA compliance through renovation of your commercial property.

Finding proper housing in Connecticut is more challenging than ever. High prices, low inventory and soaring interest rates have made finding a home, or even an apartment, very difficult. For some families and some households, the solution to this problem is found in the backyard, in the form of an ADU. Not that long ago, very few communities would allow homeowners to build ADUs on their property. Today, ADUs are becoming almost commonplace.

Smart technology was once a novelty that few homeowners had in their home. Today, smart technology is designed to serve many purposes and can be found in homes in all over. If you're new to smart technology, this starter guide can help you learn about some of the most popular and useful products found in Connecticut homes. If you're remodeling your home, this may be the perfect time to integrate smart technology into your home's interior spaces. Here's what to know about the benefits of smart technology and the most popular types of smart home technology as you choose the right products for your house.

You'd like to remodel your home, but you don't want to spend a fortune. You're concerned about money, but you don't want a low-quality work product. How can you balance quality and cost when making home improvements? It's a common problem. Quality and cost are often directly related, so is it possible to remodel your home for an affordable price without buying a low-cost product? Knowing your budget, hiring the right contractor, and controlling the scope of your project are key to conducting renovations within your budget. If you're trying to control costs but still want to install quality products and finishes in your home remodel, here's what you need to know.

Remodeling isn't cheap, so how can you control costs? Can you negotiate with a contractor? Which costs are fixed and which ones are not? There's more than one way to save money and control costs when performing home improvement projects. Your contractor is a partner in your home renovation process. It's important to find a contractor that is able to engage in open dialogue about your budget and the cost of your project. Ultimately, it's important to hire the right contractor, even if you're on a tight budget. Here's what to know about negotiating renovation costs in Connecticut.

Creating a budget is an important part of any commercial remodel process. To create a budget, you'll list your goals, assemble a team, approve designs and shop for financing. Budgeting for commercial renovations in Connecticut can be an involved process. It's important to have a solid budget in place before beginning your project, so start early and give yourself adequate time to create a budget that works for your business. In this article, we'll discuss each step at length and share tips to create an effective budget for your commercial renovation project in Connecticut. This is an important part of ensuring a successful and cost-effective outcome. Here's what to know.

When you think of home improvement projects, what do you picture? Saw dust? Tarps covering doorways? Tools spread on the ground, loud noises and days of inconvenience? Some home improvements are like this, but some are not. Not every home remodel needs to be a big job. In fact, performing quick renovations over many years can help you get the most use out of your Connecticut home. There's a lot of benefit to quickly changing the floors painting the walls and calling the job done. Whether you're hiring a contractor to remodel a guest room or painting a nursery, simple transformations can go a long way. Here's what you need to know about quick renovations.

Hiring a good general contractor can make your home improvement project a success, but is it always necessary? Doing the work yourself can save money and time - sometimes. Not every project is suitable for DIY work. It's important to have the knowledge and skill to do the job right, and it's also important to have the right tools. Being able to distinguish between a DIY project and a job for the pros is important, especially when your personal safety or the functionality of your home is at stake. If you need to hire a contractor to do the work, it's also important to hire the right professional. A good general contractor knows how to hire the right subcontractors and has skilled workers that they can rely on to get the job done. Here's what to know about these important topics.