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Top 15 Fall Remodeling Trends of 2016

By: Kevin Ahern
August 11th, 2016

Fall is a time when many homeowners scramble to get their last-minute remodels in before the holiday season. At Litchfield Builders, we take on a lot of innovative and fun home renovation projects. Below are some of the most popular and exciting home remodeling ideas of the coming season.

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Designing Your Home: Design-Build Contractor or Architect?

By: Kevin Ahern
August 4th, 2016

If you're a property owner, you may have heard the term "design-build" contractor, but not all homeowners know what a design-build contractor is or how it is different from an architect. If you're thinking about building a home or office building in the near future, this information may become very important.

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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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How to Determine Your Home Remodeling Budget

By: Kevin Ahern
August 2nd, 2016

Determining your home remodeling budget is one of the first steps in the home renovation process. Finding a good lender, amassing your cash and determining the cost of your remodel can take time. The following steps will help.

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7 Easy Ways to Brighten Up Your Master Bedroom

By: Kevin Ahern
July 28th, 2016

Dark rooms can be depressing and unpleasant, so if your master bedroom is unnecessarily dark, making it brighter and lighter can improve your experience in your own home. There are many relatively easy ways that you can make your master bedroom brighter overall.

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Easy Home Upgrades That Won’t Break the Bank

By: Litchfield Builders
July 26th, 2016

The following excerpt is from an article found on Porch.com. It was written by the Master Builders Association. Keep costs manageable while still making impactful upgrades to your home. Home renovations require patience, planning, and more patience, but not massive amounts of money. You just have to think like a pro. Keep costs down and spirits up by taking advantage of these professionally-proven tips and techniques in order to achieve the look and feel you want minus the hassles.

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3 Key Signs Your Family is Ready for a Home Addition

By: Kevin Ahern
July 21st, 2016

Not all homeowners think to build an addition onto their home, even at times when an addition makes a lot of sense. At Litchfield Builders, we build onto homes all the time. If you're a homeowner who needs more space or wants to improve your property value, a home addition is a smart way to meet your goals. Following are three common signs that it's time to build an addition.

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Millwork: Little Details that Can Make or Break a Remodel

By: Kevin Ahern
July 19th, 2016

Millwork, that is, hardwood that is incorporated into the architecture of a home or business, has been used in homes for centuries. Use of millwork is an age-old architectural tradition that has helped add beauty to living rooms, dining rooms, formal areas, public spaces, lobbies, offices and more. If you're a property owner seeking ways to distinguish your home or building from the other properties in your area, use of millwork in your upcoming remodel is a very smart choice.

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What You Can Expect With a Historic Fixer-Upper

By: Kevin Ahern
July 14th, 2016

The romance and beauty of historic properties is unparalleled, and owning a historic property can be very rewarding. However, homebuyers thinking about purchasing an older home with vintage features and antique systems should be aware of some of the unexpected problems that can come up.

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Benefits of an Open Concept Floorplan

By: Kevin Ahern
July 7th, 2016

Open concept floorplans are highly popular with homeowners and home remodelers. If you're renovating your home in the near future, choosing an open floor plan could help you improve your home and get the most value for your money. As you try to decide which type of floor plan is right for you, consider the following benefits of open floor plans.

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5 Kitchen Features You Wish You Had

By: Kevin Ahern
July 5th, 2016

Preparing food can be fun, especially when your kitchen has all the tools and appliances you need to work efficiently. If you find yourself struggling to prepare good meals, one of your problems could be a lack of adequate work space, storage space or appliances. If this is the case, knowing which kitchen features to install will help you transform your kitchen into a more functional and enjoyable place to be.

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