Location information Locations & Contact

Social Media Links

facebook
twitter
instagram

Skip Navigation

Site Navigation

Home
Events
About
- About
- Special Offers
- Awards
- Community
- Industry Links
- Testimonials
- Blog
- Staff
Locations
Services
- Services
- Install
Shop Online
Products
Kitchens
Windows
- Windows
- Kohltech
- Andersen
- Harvey
- ThermaTru Doors
Estimates
Account Services
Contact
Careers

scroll to top of page

Recent Blog Posts

Roofing Tip: Preventing Ice Dams

The National Roofing Contractors Association recommends using a self-adhering polymer-modified bitumen sheet underlayment in areas where ice-dam protection is required. An ice-dam protection membrane should extend from an eave’s edge to a point 24” inside the interior face of a building’s exterior...

Wood Basics

Early builders learned by trial and error which wood species to use and which wood from trees grown in certain locations and under certain conditions was stronger, more easily worked—or finer grained—than wood from other locations. White oak, for example, is tough, strong, and durable, which made...

Your Guide to Building Permits

One aspect of home improvement that many DIYers don’t think about is the building permit. Not getting one, however, can make the job cost way more than anticipated. That is due to the fines and added expenses that could result. Simple repairs don’t normally call for permits but major changes,...

Choosing the Right Wood for Your Project

As tempting as it may be, cost should not be the driving factor in choosing the right wood for your project. Typically, softwood such as pine and poplar are less expensive. That’s not a problem, if you’re building a simple shelf or making crown moldings. If you’re building something that requires a...

How To Correctly Measure For Replacement Doors

Looking to upgrade your exterior steel door to a more energy efficient fiberglass or solid wood door? Or perhaps you want to replace the composite interior doors with a higher-grade wood door. Or maybe you need a new patio door to access your new deck. How do you go about taking the measurements...

How to Repair Damaged Sheetrock

The beauty of sheet rock (also referred to as drywall), is that it’s very easy to repair. With just a few tools and materials, it is a job that can easily be accomplished by the average homeowner; leaving the wall as if the damage had never occurred. The perfect time to repair your drywall is when...

Know Where Your Lumber Comes From

If you want to know more about the lumber that you purchase, your search doesn’t have to stop with the lumber store. Did you ever wonder what that stamp on the side of your lumber stood for? That tiny stamp holds a wealth of information. Every piece of lumber sold in the United States, whether it’s...

Caulking Basics

Caulking is a fundamental part of sealing a building against water and air leaks. For a lot of folks starting out in the trades, it might be one of the first jobs they are asked to do, because it’s not always a favorite task for seasoned carpenters; as a result, the right way to caulk often gets...

Guide to Planning a Home Addition

A home addition can be a great way to adapt and update your home, increase its property value, and create exciting new spaces you and your family can enjoy for years or even generations to come. The project, however, can also be intimidating and overwhelming, especially if you have never tackled...

What to Look For: Inspecting your Insulation and Weather Stripping

As the cold weather approaches and your furnace begins its annual duties, we often think of ways to make our homes more energy efficient. One thing that can make a big impact on energy savings at a reasonable cost is inspecting your insulation and weatherstripping. Over time, weatherstripping can...

Heat Exhaustion in Construction

Summer is here and with it comes the heat. For those working in construction it means stress, exhaustion, and dehydration are all top concerns in the workplace. While some of us are sitting behind a computer in an air-conditioned office, there are many workers that are conducting their business...

COVID-19 Update 7/12/20

We’d like to thank you for your support and for working with us during the Covid-19 pandemic. We are open for in-person, phone, and online orders. If visiting in person, we request you wear a mask, unless fully vaccinated. Our Store Hours are Monday - Friday from 7:00 AM -3:30 PM We are...

Ways the Pandemic Altered Home Design

Over the past year-plus of the COVID-19 pandemic, homes were the one constant. It’s where people hunkered down, faced massive upheavals to their routines, and adjusted to accommodate several new demands in their personal spaces. In a recent Realtor.com article, contributor Margaret Heidenry...

Project Ideas for Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day is known as the kickoff of summer fun. Campgrounds, amusement parks and beaches all typically mark the long weekend as their season’s opening. If you find yourself staying home during Memorial Day weekend, there’s another thing the holiday weekend is known to kickoff which might be...

The Future of Home Design – During and After COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the way we live in a matter of months. With less time out in the world, we have realized the ways that our homes now need to change, too. Tiny apartments clustered around communal laundry mats and all-inclusive workout rooms must reassess safety in a...

Garage Makeover Projects

Every garage owner knows the luxury of their extra storage space— at least until it becomes full. They soon learn how quickly that luxury can become a burden. Garage clutter isn’t something that happens overnight. It builds slowly, right under your nose until before you know it, you begin to lose...

Winter Home Improvement Tips to Help Save you Money and Energy

Just because every year there’s always talks about Global Warming, the warmest winter in years, and the sweaty hot summer we just had doesn’t mean winter is going to be some cake walk where no one slips, steps in the black slush, and wakes up in the middle of night to crank up the heat. When I look...

Do's and Don'ts of Home Winterization

Winter is on the way, and that means it’s time to get the house ready for the cold days ahead. Winterizing your home is the best way to avoid unexpected maintenance and repair bills during a time when you need your heating and other systems the most. Below, we will discuss things you need to...

Siding: Clean, Paint or Replace?

Due to age, environmental conditions or bad weather, the siding we put on our homes will eventually need attention. It’s true that proper maintenance will go a long way in keeping things nice, but the day will come when you pull into your driveway (or company does), and you see that something must...

Efficient Deck Building

If you’re not familiar with the Fast-Cheap-Good project triangle, you should be. That’s because it’s a great tool—applicable to virtually any line of business—for recognizing and dealing with unrealistic clients. You know who I’m talking about: the ones who seemingly demand museum-quality work on a...

How to Fix Spalling Concrete

Spalling concrete is more than just an unsightly surface, it can cause real problems for any concrete structure. Fortunately, spalling can be easy to fix without the need to completely replace all the affected concrete. About Spalling Spalling, also called scaling, occurs when excess water...

How Adding Molding Impacts a Space

Molding can be an astonishing finishing touch to any space, and the right molding can create a dramatic impact in any room. How can you make the most of your molding? About Molding Molding (or moulding) is a versatile accent and is available in different widths, depths, and profile shapes....

COVID-19 Update

Dear Customer: As you may know, Connecticut Governor Lamont issued Executive Order #7H which orders the in person closure of all non-essential businesses from 8:00 pm, Monday, March 23rd through April 22nd. In his order, construction was deemed an essential business as well as vendors who support...

Design Layouts for Energy Efficient Homes

There are a lot more options available today in regards to energy efficient homes. Breakthroughs in energy efficient windows and doors, appliances, and building materials go a long way to making homes more efficient and sustainable. The layout of the house can have a big impact on how energy...

Winter Home Improvement Projects

It’s easy to feel cooped up inside after a few months of winter. The holiday buzz has died down, you’ve finally finished putting away all those seasonal decorations … so, now what? The winter months are a great time to embark upon an indoor home improvement project or two! Whether you want to get...

Stay Informed

Email Address *

Interests

Interests

Contractor
DIY/Homeowner

View our Email Archive

Skip Navigation

Primary Navigation

Home
Events
About
- About
- Special Offers
- Awards
- Community
- Industry Links
- Testimonials
- Blog
- Staff
Locations
Services
- Services
- Install
Shop Online
Products
Kitchens
Windows
- Windows
- Kohltech
- Andersen
- Harvey
- ThermaTru Doors
Estimates
Account Services
Contact
Careers

Skip Navigation

About

About Us
Meet the Team
Locations
Events

Skip Navigation

Support

FAQ
Careers
Contact
Accessibility

Unionville , CT : (860) 673-3213

Manchester , CT : (860) 647-8924

Avon , CT : (860) 673-3213

West Springfield , MA : (413) 732-6900

View our accessibility statement

Driven by New Media Retailer

Social Media Links

facebook
twitter
instagram