Remodeling Blog

Whether your home is under construction or you are planning a kitchen remodel, you need to plan the layout for optimal traffic flow. Here are a few of the top ways that you can optimize your kitchen layout to avoid poor flow.

Winters in Connecticut can be harsh and there is nothing like a bit of ice and snow to remind you that there may be a few winterization projects that need to be done around the house this year. The cost of energy to heat your home can be an extreme drain on your budget. Fortunately, many of the home remodeling projects needed to prepare your home for winter are cost effective and can by undertaken during the early portion of the winter. Here are a few winter remodeling projects that can be completed during the colder months of the year.

Waterless urinals offer the ultimate luxury in modern commercial bathroom fixtures because they are sustainable, beautifully designed, sanitary, and cost effective. Although older models had design flaws that prevented them from becoming widely popular, newer models have been improved upon, and are being used widely in commercial construction and green building projects throughout the country. Waterless urinals are now a top choice for commercial property owners who wish for their restrooms to be modern, stylish, and functional.

As natural resources dwindle around the world, people in developed countries are becoming more concerned with the need for green building and remodeling. One key to sustainability is incorporating reclaimed or recycled building materials in your home or business remodel. Here are just a few areas where you can utilize them in your next residential or commercial construction project.

The past few years have shown us that Mother Nature may strike at any time. Natural disasters like tornadoes, hurricanes, and blizzards have affected many homes in Connecticut as well as the rest of New England. Once your loved ones are safe, making sure that your home or business is restored is your next concern. Unfortunately, many of us are not prepared to deal with insurance restoration and everything involved with remodeling after a natural disaster. Here are a few tips to help you through this difficult time.

Millwork can add beauty and one of a kind detail to your home or business, but it also has many benefits that one may not expect.

Professional Remodeler magazine has just announced its 2013 list of "America's Top Remodelers" and amongst them, for the second consecutive year, is Connecticut's own Litchfield Builders. This annual list showcases the nation's largest and most profitable remodeling firms from all national markets and the Litchfield Builders team is excited to be included once again.

When considering commercial remodeling, your planning needs to go far beyond basic design and budget. Whether your business deals with consumers or clients, your facilities make a statement about your company and you want that statement to make the best impression possible. Commercial construction or remodeling can help you do that.

Wallingford Kitchen remodeled by Litchfield Builders Appears in the Latest Issue of Arts & Crafts Homes Magazine. Hamden, CT -- If you haven't picked up the latest issue of Arts & Crafts Homes Magazine, you're in for a pleasant surprise. In the Winter 2014 issue of the national magazine, local award-winning construction company, Litchfield Builders, has their work prominently featured as the "Perfect Kitchen for a Pottery Collector".

In the modern commercial construction industry there is a major focus on sustainability. The benefits of this focus can be seen on three fronts: economic, environmental, and social. While there are dozens of methods that can be applied, there are three important sustainable building practices that should not be ignored.