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We often are asked the question of whether or not homeowners should completely gut the room they are looking to remodel. It’s a good question and to be honest, completely gutting a room, depending on the size and extent of the demolition, may be less expensive than you think.

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Too often, we come across situations where homeowners do not realize the importance of applying for building permits when completing a renovation. Either they haven’t been educated by their contractor or they just don’t know the rules regarding building codes and regulations.

We are honored to be considered one of Connecticut's top 15 kitchen remodeling contracting companies by General Contracting Magazine!

We receive a lot of calls to replace rotted or cracked boards. Water, termites, insects, sun exposure, and other factors can cause wood to waste away, rot, or crack. In certain cases, it is necessary to replace these boards with either another wood product or even a composite product. However, if the damaged material is not structural or can be saved by any sort of repair, we are able to offer a much less invasive and cost effective solution.

We are often asked about the expected lifetime of a coat exterior paint. Our answer is usually the same. “It depends.” Paint is only as good as the surface it is applied over. The substrate often dictates the life you can expect out of a fresh coat of paint. Exterior painting on your house should be done approximately every 6-8 years depending on your siding material. Of course, several factors play into what causes your paint to flake, peel, deteriorate, or mildew and these factors can decrease the lifespan of the paint.

One of your biggest investments is your home. Hiring the right company to work on that investment is a crucial step in protecting it. We go to great lengths to research, hire, and assign financial advisors with growing retirement and investment accounts that will hopefully grow to fund retirement, lifestyle choices, education, weddings, etc. Well, why not put the same care and diligence into researching and hiring a firm to work on your home?

One of the major issues we deal with in the realm of home improvement contracting is the reliability, workability, and durability of wood today. As one of the leading building materials, Pine has made it’s way into many aspects of both commercial and residential remodeling. Chances are, if you look around your house, you will be able to see several places where Pine or a variation, Douglas Fir have been used.

In bathroom and kitchen remodeling, flooring options can often seem overwhelming. Hardwood, laminate, vinyl, and tile make up the majority of what we see as the homeowner’s preference for flooring material. Tile is the most preferred for bathrooms, while hardwoods are most popular in kitchens.