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Engineered By Design

Engineered By Design

A large part of Cianci Engineering’s culture started with its founder, Paul S. Cianci, who lived by the motto, “Work on every project as if you were going to pay for it, and your children were going to live in it.”  His words still ring true decades later through the...

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Creating Wow Factor with Custom Cabinet Hardware

Creating Wow Factor with Custom Cabinet Hardware

It’s all about the details when it comes to home renovation, but that rings especially true if you’re in the business of custom cabinet hardware. From light-reflecting Italian glass knobs to earthy tree-like pulls, creating a true reflection of the space, whether it’s...

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Need-To-Knows for a Kitchen Remodel

Need-To-Knows for a Kitchen Remodel

Embarking on a kitchen renovation project can be daunting, especially with so many options and nuances in a home. So how do you create the kitchen of your dreams when you’re not even sure where to start? We spoke to Jim Corthouts, owner of Holland Kitchens in West...

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Finding the Right Contractor for Your Remodeling Project

Finding the Right Contractor for Your Remodeling Project

An exterior remodeling project is a major undertaking that requires a lot of decision-making, patience, and a whole lot of trust. So what should you be looking for in a remodeling contractor and how do you know that your project will look great for years to come? We...

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It’s All in the Details for Kitchens and Bathrooms

It’s All in the Details for Kitchens and Bathrooms

A too-short showerhead, awkward kitchen lighting, an appliance that doesn’t quite fit. These are the little nuances that can really make or break a home remodel. So if you’re in the market to renovate, how do you get it right to ensure that no detail is overlooked and...

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Navigating the Market

Navigating the Market

Closing in on all things real estate with Holly Callanan, CEO of GHAR Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, a seasoned seller, or a long-time homeowner, there are lots of factors to consider to ensure you’re making the right decisions in real estate. If you have...

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Building Up Opportunity

Building Up Opportunity

Defining and Designing Liveability with the West Hartford Housing Authority  The notoriously industrial Design District has undergone a major transformation over the past several years. From cafes, breweries, and doggy daycares sitting side-by-side with the home...

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Seasoned Expertise For Every Season

Seasoned Expertise For Every Season

A Q&A with the Team at Barrieau Oil As summer is heating up, we all want our homes to be cooling down. It may be inevitable that every air conditioning system will eventually need to be replaced or repaired. But the question is, how do you figure out when yours is...

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The Personal Oasis Reimagined

The Personal Oasis Reimagined

Introducing Steve and Judy Vendetta Owners of CT Shower & Bath Every room has something that draws your attention. That includes the bathroom. As you enter, what do you first notice? The toilet? The shower? Or maybe, the uneven tile installation that you had no...

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Decades Upon Decades

Decades Upon Decades

An Ode to the Fathers of the Design District As we celebrate all things Dad this Sunday, we wanted to take some time to spotlight the amazing dads who have worked hard to run their businesses and families simultaneously.  To do just that we want to highlight the...

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