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HELPFUL TIPS ABOUT YOUR HOME
Careful thought and planning are paramount when it comes to home projects and we all want to know more about our homes. Questions like what new and energy efficient materials to use, how to properly plan a project and how to better maintain your home are among the most common. There are countless aspects to a home and countless questions to be answered.
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ANATOMY OF A HOME
Find information from a Connecticut Home Inspector about the construction of your home from foundations to roofs. Learn how electrical and plumbing systems operate, and how mechanical systems like heating and air conditioning work. HERE
HELPFUL TIPS ON HIRING A CONTRACTOR
Please visit the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection website for various resources on everything from verifying trade licenses, to knowing your rights as a consumer, to knowing and understanding how a contract should be written between you and your contractor
OTHER HELPFUL TIPS
Does my project or service need require a permit? [ CLICK HERE FOR ANSWER ]
What to look for in a good Contractor: HERE
Home Improvement without headaches: HERE
Home Improvement Guaranty Fund: HERE
Contact the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection: HERE
Contact your local Building Official: HERE
