Remodeling Blog
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By:
Kevin Ahern
November 19th, 2025
Your home is your palace, so it should be beautiful, right? There are many ways to enhance your property's curb appeal through high-impact, high-value home improvements. Start your remodel by identifying an experienced Connecticut contractor to do the work. Working with a good contractor can help ensure the work is done professionally, elegantly, and effectively.
By:
Kevin Ahern
November 12th, 2025
Small homes can be great homes, but they can also be frustrating if you feel cramped or restricted in your space. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to make your small home look and feel bigger than it really is. Start by working with the right Connecticut contractor to remodel your small space. Choosing an experienced contractor is important. Good contractors have good ideas and may be able to help you brainstorm ways that you can maximize your house. Good contractors can also expand upon your ideas to make them more effective. In this article, we'll go over six potential ways that you can make the most of your small space.
See how you can get the best return on investment from your next home remodel by knowing exactly what to expect and how to prepare.
Bathroom Remodeling | Residential Remodeling
By:
Kevin Ahern
November 6th, 2025
A home without enough bathrooms can be a frustrating place to live. If you need another bathroom in your home, an experienced Connecticut contractor can make that possible. Good planning is essential for ensuring a good bathroom addition experience. Planning starts with you, the homeowner. Following steps like planning goals for your addition, creating a budget, vetting contractors, and signing a contract can help ensure a successful project.
By:
Kevin Ahern
October 29th, 2025
DIY projects are a part of homeownership. For some, taking care of their home is a source of pleasure and pride. For other homeowners, DIY projects are a way to reduce costs. Either way, if you own a home, you've probably taken on more than a few renovations without hiring a contractor. While there are many benefits to DIY projects, there are also disadvantages. Many people start projects at home only to realize they lack the expertise or tools to do the work. Ultimately, many DIY projects cost more than planned and don't go as well as anticipated. If you're considering a DIY project, it's important to be prepared and informed. Conducting research in advance and considering all potential risks can help you determine whether DIY is the right choice. When in doubt, hiring a capable contractor is always the safest bet.
By:
Kevin Ahern
October 22nd, 2025
Custom storage is one of the features that distinguishes great homes from ordinary homes. Installation of custom storage gives your house a special style, appearance, and personality. It also solves problems, eliminates clutter, and makes your house easier to use and live in. For your next renovation, make installing custom storage a priority. Start by hiring a professional Connecticut contractor with experience. Hiring the right contractor can make your home improvement project a success. When you're looking for a contractor, ask to see pictures of custom storage projects they've installed for clients. This will help you gauge whether their work quality and experience are right for your project. In this article, we'll discuss the benefits of custom storage and how creative storage designs can transform your home. Here's what you need to know about installing customized storage in your Connecticut home.
By:
Kevin Ahern
October 16th, 2025
Whether you own a restaurant or an office building, renovations can interrupt production and sales, reducing revenues and impacting the business. Although renovations are sometimes necessary, many businesses struggle to find the best time to remodel, causing the least disruption to their business process. Whatever time of year you choose to remodel, it's important to take steps to protect your business. It helps to find a flexible contractor that can work around your business schedule. A good Connecticut contractor can help you plan a remodel that will allow your business to continue. If you're a business owner who is soon renovating your commercial space in Connecticut, these tips can help.
Residential | Residential Remodeling
By:
Kevin Ahern
October 8th, 2025
Multi-generational households are more common than ever. Living together saves money, builds community, spreads the work around, and creates a feeling of family togetherness that benefits everyone. Building an in-law suite is a big project that can take months of planning and construction. Before you jump into this process, it's important to know where projects typically go wrong. From overlooking local zoning rules to underestimating privacy needs, this article will walk you through the most common pitfalls homeowners face—and how to avoid them—so you can create a beautiful, functional space your family will love for years.
By:
Kevin Ahern
October 2nd, 2025
Fall is coming faster than you think! If you're remodeling your kitchen this fall, now is the time to begin. Planning a major home improvement project takes time, especially when you're working with a busy, reputable contractor. There are many steps you can take now to get the process started. Getting an early start will help ensure the work is completed by the end of the year.
Residential | Residential Remodeling
By:
Kevin Ahern
September 26th, 2025
If you've ever tried to hire a contractor for anything - whether for a home remodel or to complete a repair - you probably know that some contractors book up months in advance. Is it worth the wait? It's a question many homeowners ask themselves as they're planning their home improvement projects. That wait time can feel especially long if you've also encountered contractors available starting immediately. It helps to understand why some contractors are always booked up, and how those contractors compare to others who are always available.
By:
Kevin Ahern
September 18th, 2025
The best commercial flooring is long-lasting, durable, and easy to maintain. Searching for the right flooring for your commercial structure can be a challenge. Researching the options and exploring flooring samples makes the process easier. Whether you're installing new flooring in a retail space, a doctor's office, a restaurant, or elsewhere, the process of selecting flooring is the same. This article will explore the most popular flooring materials in commercial structures in 2025. We'll discuss costs, trends, and the step-by-step process of choosing your next commercial floor.
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