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Commercial | Commercial Remodeling

Creative ideas for restaurant renovations in Connecticut to enhance the dining experience

By: Kevin Ahern
December 28th, 2023

Heavy use of a restaurant space can quickly lead furnishings and fixtures to show wear and tear. Restaurants need regular updates in order to maintain their beauty and value. Upgrading your Connecticut restaurant on a regular basis can keep customers coming back for more. Before beginning a project, it's important to have a goal. Below are some inspiring ideas to help you plan your next restaurant renovation in Connecticut. Following restaurant trends can help you decide what's worthwhile and what's not. Once you have a goal and know what you want to do with your restaurant, it's important to find the right contractor for the job. Finding the right contractor is one of the most important things you can do to make your CT restaurant renovation a success.

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Commercial | Commercial Remodeling

Renovation solutions for outdated commercial buildings in Connecticut

By: Kevin Ahern
December 21st, 2023

Commercial buildings need periodic updates. As a commercial building owner or business owner, it's important for you to keep up with your property to ensure that your commercial building is safe and functional for the people who spend time there. This article will discuss some common commercial building upgrades that can improve your property. Performing smart improvements and choosing the right contractor for the job can help ensure that your commercial property will continue to meet the needs of your business, your customers and the people who work there.

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Commercial | Commercial Remodeling

Transforming a commercial space: Tips for successful office renovations in Connecticut

By: Kevin Ahern
December 13th, 2023

Outdated office commercial space can be a problem. If your company occupies an outdated office building, you could be missing out on opportunities to improve worker health, reduce absenteeism and retain good staff. A good office remodel can promote higher rates of productivity, increase worker morale and improve employee collaboration. Finding the right Connecticut contractor and choosing the right design for your office is key. Below are several renovation solutions for outdated commercial buildings.

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Commercial | Commercial Remodeling | General Contractors

The benefits of hiring a local Connecticut Commercial renovation company

By: Kevin Ahern
December 8th, 2023

So you're renovating your commercial building, and you need help from the right commercial contractor to get the work done. Throughout the vetting process, you'll have to make decisions about the type of contractor that you'd like to hire. It's important to find a contractor that's committed to delivering a quality work product and doing the right thing for its customers. You have your choice of large national companies or small Connecticut commercial renovation contractors. Not all contractors are created equal, so it's important to understand the benefits of hiring a local Connecticut commercial renovation company. Here's what you should know about hiring a local business that offers good service and performs quality work you can trust.

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Residential | Residential Remodeling

How to maintain historical integrity while renovating a historic Connecticut home

By: Kevin Ahern
November 30th, 2023

If you live in a historic home, you know that renovating your house can be a delicate process. The materials can be fragile, hard to come by, and in some cases, impossible to obtain. Even small changes to your home can impact its character and thus its value, and yet all historic homes need regular maintenance and updates in order to remain functional and comfortable places to live. Ultimately, renovating a historic home comes down to doing your homework and hiring the right professional for the job. Litchfield Builders has completed renovations on historic homes and buildings all around Connecticut. During our time in the field, we've learned a few things about renovating historic homes. Below are some of the things we think homeowners aught to know before performing a renovation of their historic property.

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Residential | Residential Remodeling

The benefits of hiring a local Connecticut home renovation company

By: Kevin Ahern
November 22nd, 2023

When you're hiring a contractor to complete a remodel or a home improvement, you have many choices to pick from. One available option are the big department store contractors, usually offering installation performed by a series of subcontractors. These stores are ubiquitous, but often impersonal. Another option includes the local home remodeling contractors. These comparatively small businesses provide a different remodeling experience for homeowners. Offering personalized service and an investment in the local community, local home renovation companies have benefits that rise above and beyond the competition. They perform thoughtful renovations while taking the time to make each job a success. They contribute to the local economy, and they help keep our houses beautiful. Here's what to consider as you're trying to choose a home renovation contractor for your upcoming remodel, renovation or home improvement.

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Residential

The importance of proper insulation in Connecticut homes and how to achieve it through renovation

By: Kevin Ahern
November 16th, 2023

Connecticut can be bitterly cold in winter, and dangerously hot and humid in summer and spring. In fact, just last month Bradley Airport reached a record high of 92 degrees on April 13. If it's getting that hot now, just imagine how hot we'll all be in mid-July. What's the secret to staying comfortable year round in Connecticut? Good insulation. Homes built today need to be insulated to R60, which is 18 inches of insulation to protect your home from extreme temperatures outdoors. That's a lot of insulation - and a huge jump over insulation requirements of the past. If you live in an older home, your property is very likely under-insulated by today's standards. Working with a professional home remodeling contractor, you can improve your home's insulation and keep your home more comfortable throughout the year.

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Residential

Renovating a Connecticut home for aging in place: design considerations for comfortable living

By: Kevin Ahern
November 8th, 2023

Aging in place can save seniors money and allow them to maintain the independence they have enjoyed throughout their adult life. While aging in place often requires a support network from family and friends, it's also important to have a safe home that's designed to be accessible and practical for an older person. Working with a contractor to make small changes to your house can help ensure that when you get older, you can safely live in the home you love. Whether you're middle-aged, nearing retirement, or retired now for several years, it's never too late to make these practical updates to your home.

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Residential

Connecticut's classic colonial homes: renovation ideas for a timeless look

By: Kevin Ahern
November 2nd, 2023

Connecticut is known for is its lovely historic architecture and historic landmarks. It's one of the oldest states in the country, having been admitted to the union in 1788 - the 5th state to be admitted. Homes in Connecticut are sometimes centuries old, and often they're owned by normal homeowners who are faced with the challenge of keeping up a house that was built in a very different era. These homes should be valued for their old world beauty, but need to be maintained to meet modern standards of comfort and efficiency. Walking the line between old and new can be a challenge. Preserving the colonial aesthetic means hiring the right Connecticut contractor to do the job, and having a plan in place for capturing the timeless aesthetic of an older home. Here's what to know when remodeling one of the great old Colonial homes of Connecticut.

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Residential

Converting attics and basements into livable spaces in Connecticut homes

By: Kevin Ahern
October 25th, 2023

Connecticut real estate is expensive, so not every homeowner who wants more space has the option of selling their house and buying a larger home. Some homeowners who struggle to find space at home eventually build an addition to their house to meet their family's needs. Other homeowners turn to attic or basement conversion to expand their living space and increase their home's value. Attic and basement conversions are different home improvements that are often used for different purposes, but they do have some similarities to consider when you're trying to decide which type of remodel is right for your home. If you're a homeowner who needs just a little more space in the house, whether that's room for family time or another bedroom, these conversion options are available and may make all the difference for your family.

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