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Home Design Trends for the 2024 New Year
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Top Trends in Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling This Season
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Custom Kitchen Remodeling for the Holidays
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What to Expect When Working With Bencar Building Systems
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Voting for 2023 Record Journal Readers Choice Awards
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Love Your Home
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Can We Help?
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Is It Time To Remodel Your Kitchen
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The Importance of a Clear Process
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What Would You Ask Santa For?
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4 Kitchen Remodeling Ideas To Increase The Value Of Your Home
When it comes to improving the value of your Wallingford home, it can sometimes be difficult determining what kind of project is going to give you the most bang for your buck while still increasing your home's overall functionality. Home improvement and remodeling projects are never […]
Two Quick Fall Safety Tips!
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The Value of a Remodel
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Understanding Remodeling Costs
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July 2021 Newsletter
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Why Clear Communication is Important
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May is Home Remodeling Month!
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Is It Time to Freshen Up Your Bathroom for Spring?
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The Different Types of Kitchen Lighting
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February 2021 Newsletter
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Kitchen Islands For Smaller Kitchens
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5 Ways to Improve Your Kitchen This Holiday Season
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4 Quick Tips to Expand Storage in Your Bathroom
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3 Questions To Ask Before Starting Your Next Remodeling Project
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Out-of-the-Box Thinking
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Cheers! Happy New year to You and Yours!
It’s a new year and a new decade! January is the perfect time to stop going with the flow and start being intentional about what we want our lives to look like. Whether you’re making significant changes this year or setting small intentions, we hope you are […]
Thank You For A Wonderful Year!
Do you have a question about the remodeling process? We’re here to help! Reply back to this email or give us a call anytime. The idea of leaving your home as you age can be overwhelming and discouraging. Fortunately, there are several home modifications you can make […]
Feeling Cramped?
Bringing friends and family together for a big Thanksgiving dinner is a well-established American tradition. We look forward to it with great anticipation (and sometimes unrealistically high expectations!). There are times, however, when our homes just aren’t ideally situated to handle the extra people. It’s no wonder […]
Is your kitchen working for you?
There are a lot of choices to make when you remodel your kitchen. Near the top of the list is the layout of your kitchen. It’s every bit as important as the finish materials you choose. What you want is a layout/design that fits your lifestyle. Here’s […]
DOES YOUR LIVING ROOM NEED AN UPDATE
September is upon us and with it, the drive to make the indoors a comfortable and beautiful space to spend time. Whether you’ve been eagerly awaiting football season or want to make your home a space more conducive to your taste, remodeling your living room can […]
Will This Spark Joy
Remodeling your home can be a significant investment, both financially and emotionally. Because of this, it’s essential to evaluate your decisions, not just in terms of how it will benefit you by improving the resale value of your home, but also how it will bring you […]
Wishing you all a happy 4th of July!
We hope that you and your family have a wonderful 4th of July and day of celebration! If you’re ready to declare yourself independent from the current look and layout of your home, give us a call! We’d love to help you with your next remodel. Years […]
What’s Your Why?
Whenever we embark on something new, it’s important to focus in on why we are making a change. Remodeling your home is no different. What is your “why?” in remodeling your home? While there may be several reasons to remodel your home, chances are, there’s one reason […]
Is It Time to Freshen Up Your Bathroom?
According to Reader’s Digest, the average man spends 4 months (or 3,000 hours!) of his life in the bathroom reading. But compared to the 1.5 years (14,000 hours) the average woman spends in the bathroom, that seems like small potatoes. No matter which end of the […]
Will Your Remodeling Project Make You Happy?
When homeowners consider a remodeling project they often consider the return on investment (ROI) before beginning. Will the cost of making the improvement pay off when/if they decide to sell their house later? While it’s wise to consider the financial return of a remodeling project there is […]
Is Your Living Room/Family Room Your “Happy Place”?
In 2014, Houzz surveyed more than 6,000 homeowners and found that 87 percent of them said that home design directly impacts their happiness and that 74 percent of those who took on a remodeling project are happier at home than they were before. And which room has […]
Make sense for you?
Sometimes when we hear about “trends” in remodeling we think about “trendy” things such as what the hot colors of the year are. Here’s what the industry has been seeing on which projects people have most wanted to do in their homes: Universal Design (that meets the […]
5 Reasons Homeowners Remodel
If you’re considering remodeling your home, you may be wonder if you’re doing it for the “right” reason. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) did some research into that topic. Here is what they found in a recent Remodeling Market Index report in which remodelers […]
Talk About a Long Construction Project!
The Cologne Cathedral in Germany is the largest Gothic church in Northern Europe. The towers for the church’s two huge spires give the cathedral the largest facade of any church in the world. The construction of the cathedral began in 1248 – 244 years before Columbus discovered […]
5 Reasons Why Winter Is The Perfect Time For Home Improvement Remodeling Projects
The winters up here in Connecticut can be long and brutal, but they can also be a great time to focus on your home and undertake some of the home improvement projects or repairs that you’ve needed for the interior of your home for a while. […]
Thinking Ahead
It is easy to get lost in the flurry of activity during the holiday season. May you get time to take in the beauty and true meaning of the season and have a Merry Christmas! Let’s face it: Cooking and eating are a big part of our […]
Unwatched Pots Can Be a Holiday Fire Danger
As we approach the holidays – be careful! Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day account for more home fires than any other days of the year. 83% of those experiencing fires in their homes admitted to activities such as: disabling the smoke alarm, and leaving cooking […]
Congratulations to our employee
Congratulations to our employee (and son) Cody and his fiance Emily on the recent purchase of their home in Wallingford. He has four years of experience in remodeling for his home improvement projects! If you are looking for a Wallingford remodeling contractor then please call 203-269-9204 or […]
Just One Thing
Benjamin Franklin imported the first bathtub to America – having it shipped from France in the 18th century. Franklin’s tub was reportedly made of sheet copper and had to be hand-filled with buckets. We’ve come a long way 🙂 Below are a few quick tips to expand storage […]
Great Balls of Fire!
The month of August is a hot one, but that’s nothing compared to “Las Bolas de Fuego” (Balls of fire) celebrated in the small town of Nejapa, El Salvador every August. That’s when competing groups of young people in the village hurl flaming balls (comprised of […]
April’s Three Tips
April Fools pranks are not a uniquely American tradition – but in other countries they have their own character. In France, for instance, the victim of a prank on the first day of April is referred to as a “poisson d’avril,” or “April fish” (Referring to […]
March is Here! Time for Home Remodeling
With March here, it may not quite be time to start planting your garden, but it’s a great time to “plant seeds” for a home remodeling project. That’s because a successful home remodeling project doesn’t happen overnight. It requires thought, planning, and preparation. Doing your homework now […]
Leap Year Traditions
Every four years February presents us with an extra day—and this is one of those years. But in addition to giving us an extra day, Leap Year has also given us some rather interesting traditions. In 1288 the unmarried Queen Margaret of Scotland is rumored to have […]
Bencar Building Systems of Wallingford, CT Awarded Best Of Houzz 2016
Over 35 Million Monthly Unique Users Nominated Best Home Building, Remodeling and Design Professionals in North America and Around the World January 14, 2016 – Bencar Building Systems of Wallingford, CT has won “Best Of Customer Service 2016” on Houzz®, the leading platform for home remodeling and […]
New Years Resolutions for Your Home
New Years Resolutions are still a big part of our post-holiday culture. Unfortunately, according to Forbes.com even though 40 percent of Americans make resolutions, only 8 percent keep them! Of course the most popular resolutions tend to focus on losing weight and getting fit. No wonder […]
About Santa’s “Naughty or Nice” List
A big part of the holiday season seems to revolve around the “Jolly Old Elf” we call Santa Claus. The legend of Santa can be traced back to the 3rd century where he was admired for his kindness and became the subject of a variety of […]
Tantalizing Thanksgiving Trivia Questions
If you dread those awkward moments around the Thanksgiving dinner table when the conversation drags, here are a few trivia questions that can get things going again. How long have Americans celebrated Thanksgiving? This is a trick question. Although the tradition extends back to the days of the […]
It’s September. Are You Prepared?
September is National Preparedness Month – a month when all of us are reminded to make simple plans that can have a huge impact if we’re faced with natural disasters. This year, ready.gov will focus on a different theme each week: Week 1: September 1-5th – Flood Week 2: September […]
Record-Journal Readers Choice Awards 2015
Happy to announce Bencar Building Systems received an Honorable Mention in the Record Journal’s Readers Choice Awards 2015 for “Best Home Improvement Contractor”. Thank you to all who voted, and if you are looking to remodel please give us a call 203-269-9204! View all of the 2015 Readers Choice […]
5 Great Ideas for Kitchen Remodeling
So you’re getting ready to launch your new kitchen remodeling project – and you have absolutely no idea where to begin. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. When it comes to remodeling of any kind, most homeowners know what they want, but they simply don’t know how […]
Timeless Beauty
The Taj Mahal, in the northern Indian city of Agra is without question one of the most recognizable structures in the world. The majority of the structure—commissioned by Shah Jahan in 1632—took 11 years to complete and additions to the project went on for another 10 […]
Four Facts About The Declaration of Independence
In the midst of our 4th of July celebrations, it’s interesting to look back at the document behind the whole idea of American independence. Here are a few things you may not know about one of our national treasures. 1. The Declaration wasn’t signed on July 4. The Continental […]
Celebrating May
Once upon a time, many Americans celebrated May Day (May 1st) by dancing around the Maypole—even though most of them had no idea of the event’s origins. Still, it was a nice folksy way to herald the coming of summer. Today, many Americans jump at the chance […]
Annual Big 50 2015 for Remodeling Magazine
While other remodelers are content to subsist on referrals, Mark Benson’s Bencar Building Systems is ingesting a steady diet of Google search leads hitting its website. This boost in traffic is due to the company’s investment in search engine optimization, which has propelled double-digit growth the last […]
Bathrooms, Room Additions, And More For Your Wallingford Remodeling Project
Sometimes we want to make a great number of changes in our homes here in Wallingford, from room additions or bathroom remodeling to finishing out our basements for a new home entertainment area or changing up our kitchens. That’s the great thing about remodeling, we get to […]
We Hope You Have Had A Great Start To The Month And Enjoyed A Wonderful Easter With Family/Friends
Back on April 1 st, CNN posted some historic April Fool’s Day pranks, including these gems: In the early 1950s The BBC ran a “news” item about the annual spaghetti harvest in Switzerland. Beginning in 1986 press releases for the [fictional] New York City April Fools’ Day Parade […]
More Than Hearts, Flowers, and Chocolates
Chances are that when you think of February, Valentine’s Day is the first thing that comes to mind. It’s a nice image: hearts, flowers, chocolates, and romantic dinners. It wasn’t always that way. The Old English term for February was Solmonath – or “mud month!” The folks […]
Looking Back and Looking Forward
Even those of us who don’t write out a list of New Year’s resolutions tend to look at January as a time of new beginnings and fresh opportunities. In fact, January takes its name from Janus. In ancient Rome, it was Janus who guarded the gate […]
Bencar Building Systems of Wallingford, CT Receives Best Of Houzz 2015 Award
Over 25 Million Monthly Unique Users Rated Top-Rated Home Building, Remodeling and Design Professionals in the United States and Around the World Wallingford, CT, January 20, 2015 – Bencar Building Systems of Wallingford has been awarded “Best Of Houzz” for Customer Satisfaction by Houzz, the leading platform […]
Hang With Care!
We all know the line from The Night Before Christmas (actually entitled, A Visit From Saint Nicholas): “The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there…” But where did the tradition of hanging stockings originate? Nobody knows for […]
Thanksgiving: The National Holiday That Almost Wasn’t
You may not know the name Sarah J. Hale, but you’re probably familiar with her nursery rhyme, Mary Had a Little Lamb. Perhaps even less well known, is her role in creating the national holiday we celebrate every November: Thanksgiving. As it turns out, Hale may be the […]
Home Remodeling: What’s Cooking in Kitchen Remodeling?
Regardless of whether you’re carving pumpkins—or turnips—chances are you’ll be doing it in the kitchen. Years ago that made sense because the kitchen was pretty much a working room—cut off from the rest of the house. If you were going to make a mess, you did […]
Home Remodeling: Are You Ready to Take It Indoors?
For a lot of us, Labor Day signals the unofficial end of summer. Kids are heading back to school—or are already there. Baseball season is winding down (unless your team is good enough to have their sights set on October). And people are generally planning to […]
Why Should My Wallingford Kitchen Remodeling Design Consider a “Work Triangle”?
Most kitchen designs are based on a layout that considers the “work triangle”. The theory behind the work triangle is to position the sink, refrigerator and the range or cook top in a triangle because this is the most efficient use of the space in a […]
Calling a Wallingford Remodeling Contractor
No matter how great the original modeling of a house or building is there can still be a number of reasons why remodeling is needed. It can be that the original design has been out of style, or that the house has already been subjected to […]
Wallingford Water Damage Repairs: Hiring Service Companies
Water damage can symbolize problems, loss and ruins because of the power of water. Understanding how water can damage your home can help you solve the problem. If your house constantly experiences water leakage and clogging, you shouldn’t just ignore them. Whether your property is residential […]
Wallingford Kitchen Remodeling Tips
Kitchen remodeling is usually harder than remodeling any other part of the house – mainly because this is the area where lots of work will be done. For functionality, the kitchen is designed to house a wide array of cooking items from pots to pans, making it […]
Wallingford Bathroom Remodeling Tips
Thinking about starting a bathroom remodeling project? The bathroom is actually one of the most important parts of a house. In fact, there are some homeowners in Wallingford who bought their house simply because of the excellent design of the bathroom. Hence, upgrading this part of […]
Hire a Professional for your Wallingford Bathroom Remodeling Needs
Bathroom remodeling is not to be taken lightly – it is a huge project. It is also an hefty investment, and that is why this is a project that is not a good idea to do on your own. A Wallingford remodeling contractor is what you need. There […]
Hiring a Wallingford Remodeling Contractor Could Lead to Savings for Years to Come
It is not surprising to find homeowners making decisions and shopping around when they remodel in an effort to save money on the project. This is certainly important if you want to get the most for your money when you remodel or add to your home. […]
