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Home Insulation Best Practices for Connecticut Homeowners

By: Kevin Ahern
October 27th, 2020

Insulation building code requirements in Connecticut have tightened up a lot over the years. New homes are built as efficiently as homes have ever been. However, the average home in Connecticut is about 50 years old. Older homes lack modern insulation and are often drafty, leading to fluctuating indoor temperatures in winter. You can control your home's insulation by sealing cracks, weatherstripping and performing an energy assessment that can help you identify areas of weakness in your home's insulation.

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Residential | Residential Remodeling

8 Patio Decorating Design Ideas to Transform Your Backyard

By: Natalia Webster
October 20th, 2020

Your backyard is the ideal destination to host friends and family as well as spend time outdoors. However, some backyards are better than others.

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Home Remodeling Toolkit

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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Best Apps to Help You Envision Your Home Remodel

By: Kevin Ahern
October 16th, 2020

Before there were smart phones, we took home improvement projects from start to finish without the help of home remodeling apps. It worked, but it wasn't always fun - and sometimes the results were disastrous.

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4 Connecticut Home Remodeling Ideas for the Fall

By: Kevin Ahern
September 30th, 2020

Many home improvements are seasonal. In late winter and early spring, homeowners plan landscaping upgrades, house painting and home additions. Mid-summer is a time for practical improvements like appliance and fixture replacement, window upgrades, HVAC upgrades, and electrical improvements. In late summer, homeowners start looking to fall and thinking about the toll that the harsh Connecticut winter will take on their home's exterior. They also start planning for the holidays, hoping to invite family and friends to visit at Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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How to Turn Your Basement into a Man Cave

By: Kevin Ahern
September 17th, 2020

Your home is your palace, your retreat from the world, your resting place after a long day. So why shouldn't it have a fun feature like a man cave? The basement is the perfect place for this center of entertainment and relaxation, but only if the basement is properly finished and protected from moisture and chill.

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Why You Should Wait for a Top Quality Contractor

By: Kevin Ahern
September 9th, 2020

You've finally decided to remodel your home and you want to get started right away. You've cleared time in your schedule, communicated with members of your family, and you're ready for this change to happen ASAP. Sound familiar? Slow down!

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What Every Homeowner Should Know About Remodeling Timelines

By: Kevin Ahern
September 4th, 2020

So you finally decided to remodel your kitchen. The money is set aside. You spent weeks looking at at pictures in magazines and selecting materials from catalogs. Along with members of your family, you've planned and planned. You have a vision and you're excited to get started. How long until your remodel is finished?

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How Long Does It Take to Build a Deck

By: Kevin Ahern
August 25th, 2020

For many homeowners, having a deck means personal freedom. A well-constructed deck can be a place to watch the kids while they run through the sprinkler, or a good spot for grilling summer vegetables and barbecued ribs. A deck is a place of relaxation, sunbathing and even napping on those long summer afternoons. A good deck is almost a vacation spot that's been attached to your house.

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The Essential Guide to Hardwood Flooring

By: Kevin Ahern
August 5th, 2020

Builders have been installing hardwood flooring in homes for hundreds of years. Properly cared for, hardwood floors can last decades or even centuries while providing a classic aesthetic with natural, durable materials.

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Integrating Biophilic Design Elements Into Interior Spaces

By: Megan Glenn
July 29th, 2020

The power of plants, water, and being surrounded by the natural elements that make up our Earth is scientifically proven to restore our sense of balance and recharge our natural rhythm.

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