Connecticut Kitchens: Making a (Back) Splash

Posted by Bob Wiedenmann

If you’re looking to add a splash of color and interest to your Connecticut kitchen, take a look at the area just above your countertops. The backsplash in your kitchen is a feature that allows you to express much individual creativity for relatively little expense. Homeowners are opting for materials ranging from granite and glass to stainless steel and copper to highlight and protect their kitchen walls. The most popular choice for a kitchen backsplash—largely because of the diversity it affords—remains tile.

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Tags: Kitchen Remodeling, Kitchen Design, Home Materials

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

Posted by Bob Wiedenmann

You’re ready for a remodel. You’ve realized that your home, though you love it, is no longer meeting your needs. Maybe you need more room for a growing family, a work-from-home office, or perhaps you simply want to give your space a fresh new look. Either way, you’ve spent time contemplating what you need and what you want; now, you’re ready to take the first steps towards making your home remodel happen.

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Tags: Home Remodeling, Home Building Cost, Home Materials

The Ultimate Guide to Fireplaces in Connecticut

Posted by Bob Wiedenmann

Being in the North East of the United States means winters can be brutal. Cold temperatures start early and the snow falls all winter long. One of the best ways to stay warm in the winter is with a wood stove or fireplace to keep you warm.

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Tags: Seasonal Remodeling Projects, Heating & Cooling, Home Materials

Mistakes That Bad Contractors Make When Installing Hardwood Floors

Posted by Bob Wiedenmann

Ah, hardwood. The simple, natural beauty of a beaming hardwood floor can inspire lust in almost any homeowner. It lasts forever, wears impeccably, cleans up easily, and requires the lower end of maintenance after installation. We can’t say many bad things about it.

 

However, we can say a few bad things about contractors who cut corners while installing hardwood floors. This is an art and a science, but some contractors don’t even know which direction to lay wooden flooring or anything about wood floor layout patterns. We wish more of our customers were more informed about the importance of quality, care, and attention during this crucial step in the process of a floor renovation.

 

In this post, we provide an overview of a few mortal sins committed by bad contractors. When choosing a contractor for your flooring, always make sure to ask for references and ask those references detailed questions. These tips may help you to narrow down your search! (And remember—we know a simply excellent contractor right in the Wallingford area if you’re in the market for someone who does CT whole house remodeling and your hardwood floors!)

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Tags: Choosing the Right Builder, Flooring, Home Materials

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

Posted by Bob Wiedenmann

Cobblestones. They’re beautiful, and they instantly bring to mind winding lanes through misty villages. They’re also tricky to walk on, and the cause of many a twisted ankle.

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Tags: Exterior Remodeling, Home Building Trends, Home Materials

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