Nothing ever stays the same. Some of the things you didn’t like as a kid are some of your favorite things now. And some of the things you thought were so great way back when don’t even raise an eyebrow these days (or maybe even evoke a shudder). You may find yourself in a similar situation with your home. Features that were important years ago don’t matter as much today. And some things you never thought about 10 or 15 years ago are big priorities now.  That’s because your needs have changed.

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It’s great to visit sites such as houzz.com or bhg.com to “window shop” for ideas when you’re thinking about remodeling the bathroom in your Central Connecticut home. Maybe your goal is to make your bathroom bigger and better. Perhaps you’re just looking for an update.

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Chances are that when you begin planning to build a new home in the Wallingford, Connecticut area that you have a pretty good idea of the kind of home you want. If you like to entertain, you may want a floor plan that gives you a larger kitchen with easy access to a family room. If your entertaining style is a little more formal, you may want a plan that offers you a separate, formal dining room.

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Your home has been looking a bit dated. As you think of ways to refresh it, remember to keep your expenditure in line with the return on investment you’re looking for. It’s critical to have a realistic budget for what you want to accomplish, whether you're looking to remodel or build. Spend too much and you can find yourself in the very uncomfortable position of not being able to afford other things your want or need. Spend too little and you won’t end up with the results you want.

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