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Residential

Top 10 CT Bathroom Remodeling Trends of 2019

By: Kevin Ahern
September 20th, 2017

Remodeling your bathroom can improve the value of your home and make your property more appealing to buyers. In a house with a dated bathroom, remodeling can help bring the property into the modern era. A newly remodeled bathroom looks cleaner, is easier to maintain and is less likely to experience plumbing problems over time. These reasons and many more are all the factors that homeowners consider when they decide to remodel their bathroom.

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Commercial

5 Things You Need to know about Sustainable Building Remodels

By: Kevin Ahern
September 14th, 2017

Sustainability and green construction methods are growing in popularity. Businesses and homeowners alike use green building remodels to save money, reduce their carbon footprint and improve property value. For businesses, a green building remodel can show customers and employees that they care about the environment. For homeowners, making green building changes can attract buyers when it’s time to sell the property. However, sustainable building remodels are a relatively new type of construction, and consumers may know little about these building practices. Before making these types of changes to your house or business, it’s important to know how to make these changes properly to ensure that they’re done correctly and efficiently.

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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.

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Residential

Basement Finishing Ideas: Read This Before Remodeling Your Basement

By: Kevin Ahern
August 28th, 2017

Basement remodeling is a big commitment, so the decision to take on this home renovation project may not be easily made. Expecting realistic outcomes and knowing the challenges of this type of project can help you decide whether or not basement remodeling is for you, what the scope of the project should be, and what qualities to look for in a contractor.

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Residential

5 Common DIY Home Remodel Mistakes - and How to Fix Them

By: Kevin Ahern
August 28th, 2017

Homeowners can save a lot of money by completing home improvements and renovations on their own. Unfortunately, some homeowners incur additional, unnecessary costs by failing to anticipate the problems that can arise during home renovations.

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Residential Remodeling

How to Choose a Professional Home Remodeling Contractor

By: Kevin Ahern
August 18th, 2017

Hiring the right home remodeling contractor takes time, but it doesn't have to be hard. With this free guide, you will be equipped with all of the knowledge you need before inviting a contractor into your home.

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Residential Remodeling

Bathroom Remodel Timeline: Everything you Need to Know

By: Kevin Ahern
August 18th, 2017

Bathroom remodels are a popular type of household renovation, but many homeowners hesitate to get a bathroom remodel done because they don’t know what the process entails or how long it will take. It’s true that some bathroom remodels can be a long process, but this depends on factors like the scope of the project, age of the plumbing and the size of the bathroom. Knowing how to gauge how long your bathroom remodel will take can help you decide whether or not it’s time to remodel your bathroom.

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Commercial Remodeling

5 Key Benefits an Office Remodel Will Have on your Business

By: Kevin Ahern
August 17th, 2017

In recent years there’s been a lot of buzz about office layouts and renovations. The best workplaces offer optimized working conditions for their employees. Accommodations made for ergonomics, comfort and aesthetic beauty can help employees feel good about coming to the office. Businesses hoping to attract the best employees find that improving the office environment can help. Attractive and functional office settings can boost productivity, build up a business’s image and can even affect employee morale. At Litchfield Builders, we work with business owners to help them determine what makes an office a pleasant place for employees. We know that understanding the benefit of comfortable office accommodations can help business owners create a workplace where employees want to spend time. In this article, we’ll discuss the 5 key benefits of an office remodel.

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Residential Remodeling

How Long Will Your Home Remodel Take to Complete?

By: Kevin Ahern
July 28th, 2017

Homeowners undertaking a home remodeling project always have questions about the timeline. Knowing when the project will begin, when milestones will be reached and when the project will be finished is understandably important to many homeowners. This is especially important for homeowners who must put their lives on hold to get their remodel finished. Homeowners who must relocate, stop using a bathroom, live without a kitchen or who are seriously inconvenienced during the home remodel often find themselves counting down the days to the expected completion date.

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Residential Remodeling

5 Signs of a Bad Contractor Bid

By: Kevin Ahern
July 20th, 2017

When you’re thinking about taking on a home improvement or remodeling project, finding the right contractor is critical. Whether you’re building a deck, upgrading your kitchen or adding on a room, a good contractor should be able to deliver a quality product that can improve your home’s value and last for years. Good contractors follow good business practices, stand behind their finished product and offer warranties to protect their customers. Unfortunately, there are bad contractors out there. Bad contractors may follow unethical business practices and offer poor workmanship, thus putting the consumer at risk for loss of money, property damage and wasted time. Knowing how to identify the bad contractor bids from the good can help homeowners start down the right path for their home improvement project. The following 5 warning signs are red-flags that can be indicative of a bad contractor.

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Commercial Remodeling | Residential Remodeling

How to Organize and Evaluate Home & Commercial Contractor Bids

By: Kevin Ahern
July 12th, 2017

When considering a contractor’s bid, doing your research is critical. To find the right contractor, one must consider a variety of variables including references, experience, licensure and cost. The bigger the project, the more important it is to conduct thorough research. Looking online, meeting with various general contractors and contacting references are all ways that you can conduct their research. At Litchfield Builders, we encourage the homeowners of New Haven and the surrounding area to shop around and take an organized approach when it’s time to hire a contractor. Contacting a variety of general contractors and professionals can help you find the right contractor for your upcoming project.

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