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Preserving Memories While Creating New Ones in Your Connecticut Home Remodel

The Benefits of Designing a Home with Natural Light In Mind

Pros and Cons of First-Floor Primary Suites

9 Primary Bathroom Trends For Your Connecticut Home

Connecticut Kitchens: Making a (Back) Splash

Energy-Efficient Home Design for Central Connecticut Homes

Trending Colors for Your 2023 Central CT Home Build or Remodel

Building or Remodeling for Multi-Generational Living in Wallingford

14 Best Fall Foliage Outings to Take in CT

3 Home Design Styles for Your CT Home Remodel: What’s Your Style

10 Central CT Breweries to Explore This Fall

How to Turn Your Central CT Home Remodel into a Smart Home

5 Advantages of Living in Connecticut

Home Additions in Connecticut: How to Plan and What to Do

7 Questions to Ask When Hiring a Home Remodeler in Central CT

7 Tips for Designing Your Forever Home

5 Tips for Building and Customizing Your Perfect In-Law Suite

How to Choose the Right Home Builder in Connecticut

The Ultimate Guide to Attic Remodeling

How Long Will It Take to Build A New Home in CT?

9 Things to Do This Spring in CT to Break the Cabin Fever

The 4 Hottest Trends In Home Building

I Want to Build a Custom Home. Who Do I Talk To?

Lumber, Appliances, & More: What Could Affect Your Remodeling Project

Pros and Cons of Different Kitchen Layouts

Home Design Trends to Look Out for in 2022

How to Age in Place in Your Wallingford, CT Home

Winter Getaways Near Wallingford, Connecticut

10 Things You Should Ask Your Home Builder or Remodeler

6 Ways to Update Your Home to Make It Your “Forever” Home

How Much Does it Cost to Remodel Your Bathroom in Connecticut?

Tips for Winterizing Your Connecticut Home

Choosing the Right Floor Plan—How Needs Can Evolve Over Time

How to Budget For a Connecticut Custom Home or Remodel

The Best Floor Plan Series: The Empty Nesters

How Long Does it Take to Build a Custom Home?

The Best Floor Plan Series: The Brady Bunch

The Best Floor Plan Series: Young Family

The Best Floor Plan Series: Aging in Place

Examples of Scope Creep: A New or Remodeled Wallingford Home

Tax Breaks for Connecticut Homeowners

5 Advantages to Living in Wallingford CT

What You Should Know About A Colonial Style Home

Featured Floor Plan: The Belton

A Guide to Budgeting for Your Dream Remodel

Considering Concrete Countertops for your CT Home?

Designing a Luxurious Master Bedroom

The Ultimate Guide to Fireplaces in Connecticut

Comparing the Cost of Building and Remodeling in Wallingford, Connecticut

Pros and Cons of Custom Cabinets

Green Building Market Expected to Increase Dramatically

Mistakes That Bad Contractors Make When Installing Hardwood Floors

The History of Cobblestones, and Their Use in Paving for Your Connecticut Home

Accessory Apartments in Connecticut: What They are and How to Build One

A Guide to Finding the Best Remodeling Contractor in Connecticut

How to Rebuild After a House Fire

What Should I Do When My Custom Home is Being Built Too Slowly?

4 Places In the Home For a Mother-in-Law Apartment

How Smart Should Your New Connecticut Home Be?

Should you Remodel or Build a New Home?

5 Design Features For Families That Cook Together

How to Design the Perfect Bathroom

Should You Buy a Spec Home – or a Custom Home?

How to Choose Low Maintenance Bathroom Remodeling Materials

The Pros And Cons Of Bamboo Flooring

What Is Ekotrope, and How Will It Improve Your Build?

What Does a Kitchen Remodel Cost in New Haven?

4 Qualities of a Good Home Builder and Remodeler

Renovation Costs in Connecticut: What Will That Remodeling Project Cost You?

The Top Mistakes in Building an In-Law Suite and How to Avoid Them

13 Things You Should Know About Tiles

Green Remodeling: Making Your Wallingford Home More Energy-Efficient

4 Design Ideas for Your Master Bathroom

Are Solar Panels Worth It?

Remodeling For Universal Design

Guide to Choosing the Right Kitchen Cabinets in Connecticut

4 Ideas for Decorating Your Home for the Holidays

Remodeling Your Basement: Utilizing Space in Your Home

Featured Floor Plan: The Anderson

Your Guide to Living in North Branford

Building a Custom Home: Wants vs. Needs

Should I Build a New Home or Buy an Existing Home?

6 Steps to Evaluate a Home Floor Plan

Custom Homes and Semi-Custom Homes: What’s the Difference

Are You Ready to Build a New Home in Middletown?

Why Hiring a Middletown Home Builder is All About Trust and Communication

What's Your Commute from Middletown?

Moving to Middletown? Here's What You Need to Know

School Districts in Middletown, CT

Do I Need to Have a Design in Mind Prior to Finding a Builder?

3 Reasons to Build a New Home in Middletown

What Makes a New Home More Efficient?

How Much Square Footage Is Right For You?

How Do You Buy a New Home When You Have an Existing Home to Sell?

Do I Need a Real Estate Agent? Or Can I Just Talk With a Builder?

First Time Homebuyer? Here’s What You Need to Know

Choosing a Bathroom Vanity: What You Need to Know

Alternative Countertop Ideas For Your Kitchen and Bathroom

How to Make Your Home Pet-Friendly

4 Ways TV Home Remodeling Shows Set Unrealistic Expectations

4 Things You Should Consider When Prioritizing Your Home Improvement Projects

The Updated Tile Guide: Types, Sizes, Patterns and More

New Must-Have Kitchen Gadgets

How to Conquer the CT Commute

5 Fall Maintenance Tips for Your Connecticut Home

Connecticut’s Economic Upturn—and What It Means for Homebuyers

7 Must-Have Features for Your CT New Home

Reasons Northford, CT Should be Your Next Hometown

Why Lighting Matters in Your New Connecticut Home

How to Read a Contractor's Estimate

Why You Should Start Your Own CT Herb Garden

Constant Learning is a Big Part of the Custom Homebuilding Process

Remodeling Your Home for All Stages of Your Life

Why it's Important to Build with an Experienced Builder

How to Avoid Bad Traffic Flow in Your Remodeled CT Kitchen

Tips to Foster Community in a New Connecticut Community

What to Look For When Buying New Home Insurance

Reasons Sunwood Developers Chose to Build in Northford, CT—and Why It Matters to You

What will your neighborhood look like in 5 years?

Why Adding Options to Your New Home Up Front Makes Sense

Signs Your Meriden Neighborhood Will Mature Well

How to Evaluate a CT Custom Home Floor Plan

Neighbor Relations vs. Neighborhood: Settling In

Small Appliances Every Kitchen Should Have

How to Interview CT Remodelers

The Myth of the “Standard Price” in Custom Homes

How to Check a CT Remodeler's References

Why High-End Doesn’t Always Mean High-Quality

Confessions of a Custom Homebuilder: "What I Wish Clients Had Told Me."

12 Reasons to Move to Wallingford, Connecticut

Remodeling Your Kitchen to Fit Your Lifestyle

The Tile Guide: Types, Sizes, Patterns and More

CT Kitchen Remodeling and Color: Can You Have Too Much of a Good Thing?

Understanding Your CT Home Warranty: What It Covers and What It Doesn’t

How Often Should I Hear from My Homebuilder?

Should Trends Influence Your CT Homebuilding or Remodeling Decisions?

Super Deck: Upgrades That Take Your Deck to the Next Level

5 Ideas to Transform Your Attic

Remodeling Nightmares: What's Hiding in Your Walls?

3 Things to Consider Before Building a New CT Home

How to Choose the Ideal Agreement with A Custom Homebuilder

6 Critical Factors for Remodeling Success

Landscaping That Makes Sense for Your CT Home

Dealing with Analysis Paralysis When Building Your CT Home

New Year, New Yard: Landscaping Ideas for 2016

Is Compromising With Your Builder Good or Bad?

Fire Proofing: How New Homes Are Made to Resist Fires

Connecticut Lot Choice Matters: Here's Why

Energy Efficiency in Your CT Home: The Good News and the Better News

16 Facts About Insulation in Connecticut

Reasons Your Custom Home Might Be Delayed—And What You Can Do About It

Understanding Pricing Fluctuations in Your Area

20 Things You Need to Know About Siding, Cladding and Facing

Plumbing Speak: Common Terms Explained

Homeowner Nightmares: Dealing with Mold

9 Creative Backsplash Ideas to Consider for your CT Home

Building Homes and Building Community: North Branford Food Drive and Ice Cream Social

6 Ideas to Update Your Mantel

Decision-making in the Custom Home Design Process: Here’s Help!

Contingency Plans: Why They Matter, and How to Ensure You’re Covered

How Your Connecticut Custom Home Values Differ Based on Age: Early 30s, Early 40s. . .

Managing Information Overload: How Do I Research my Custom Home?

Boring Things That Matter a Lot in Your Middletown Custom Home: Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC

10 Minutes That Can Put Your New Homebuilding Concerns Into Perspective

Choosing Roofing Styles for a New Middletown Custom Home

Making a Grand Entrance: 4 Ideas for Revamping Your Connecticut Home Entryway

Who, What, When, Where, and Why: Key Questions for Individuals Looking to Build a New CT Home

All About Insulation: It’s Not Just for Winter! “Summerize” Your Wallingford Custom Home

Wicked Walls – How to Choose Your Connecticut Color Palette

5 Tips for Beautiful Bathrooms in Your Connecticut Custom Home

What Does an “Exclusive” Neighborhood mean to you? Check Out The Homes at Royal Oaks

Bedroom Basics: Choosing the Right Wall Treatments for Your Middletown Master Bedroom

Building a Great Energy-efficient Home in CT Begins with Great Planning

Outdoors Oriented? Make the Most of Your Middletown Home's Options

Explore Two Great New Communities in the Wallingford Area

Make a Playroom from Unused Space in Your Wallingford Custom Home

4 Really Smart Storage Space Ideas for Your New Connecticut Custom Home

Is It Still a Bathroom If There’s No Bath?

Open-Plan vs. Traditional: How to Choose Between Them for a Middletown Custom Home

How to Pick the Right Kitchen Countertops for a Middletown Custom Home

Which Room in Your CT Home Is Most Important to You?

Connecticut Home Renovation: 5 Tips for Choosing the Right Living Room Wall Color

Taking the Stairs (Literally!) in Your Middletown Custom Home

Purposeful Powder Rooms in Middletown: What's the Return?

When Single-Level Living Makes Sense

Open But Well-Defined

5 Benefits of Building a CT Custom Home

How to Design a Wallingford Custom Home That Offers Good ROI

Are You Embarrassed to Entertain in Your Wallingford Home?

Which Wallingford Renovation Projects Deliver the Best Remodeling ROI?

Planning for Comfort and Convenience: The Importance of Your Custom Home’s Floor Plan

What’s On Your Wish List for Your CT Custom Home?

Things to Remember When Remodeling Your Whole House in Connecticut

6 Steps to a Greener CT Custom Home

Open Floor Plan—The Right Type For You? 5 Ways For Middletown Buyers To Know

Floorplan of the Week: The Cedar at Ridgeview for Upstairs/Downstairs Living

Take a Look Inside our Ridgeview Model Home in Middletown!

Add Extra Space Without Big Costs By Converting Your Middletown Porch Into a Sunroom

Selling your home? Increase Your Home's Value with These Small Repairs

Every Connecticut homeowner should know about these 2 potential dangers in an older or historical home