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What we see and do…in the world of residential building and life @rr_builders_llc
RRBuilders strives to build homes that help homeowners reap the benefits of investing in a high performance, “green” home. This can encompass several factors related to energy and resource efficiency, healthier living, increased comfort, and overall consideration of the environment.
Now’s the ideal time of year for some important household tasks to avoid problems during winter, keep appliances and equipment working at peak performance, and be ready when spring comes! Use our handy checklist for keeping track of what needs to be done.
The traditional-looking shingle-style facade, covered porches on the outside make for a warm welcome to the residents and visitors. Once inside, modern technology and aesthetics provide luxury, comfort and convenience
It’s been great seeing how mobile device technology, home automation and monitoring systems, and advances in building materials have enhanced convenience, safety, security, sustainability, and enjoyment for our clients. All while bringing a whole new world of sleek and sophisticated design options for interior and exterior living spaces! Some trends that early-adopters have embraced are becoming “must haves”.
The day has come when you’re ready to add that special sanctuary to your home – your dream media room. Whether converting an existing space or adding something new, today’s construction, technology and design options along with a well-qualified builder can make your wishes come true.
When building or remodeling a home, lighting is one of those features that makes quite an impact, from the moment a person sees the house to enjoying the rooms within, to maximizing outdoor entertaining areas. The fixtures themselves can be bold, stylish and “make a statement” or can be hidden from view so it’s the light itself that showcases the home’s features.
Establishing a strong partnership with the architect from pre-construction through completion helps to keep projects on time, within budget, and finished to the client’s delight! Aside from the logistical aspects of communicating well with the architect, there’s the priceless benefit of making the whole process easier and less stressful for the client.
Part of a serene living experience centers around how your home works for you. Most newly built homes, as well as older homes with recent updates and retrofits, have at least some features that fall under the “Smart Home” umbrella.
What does your dream include? Maybe you’d like an expansive patio with seating vignettes and a chef’s kitchen, covered or screened in as needed to maximize comfort, a gazebo, a bar, or a secluded hideaway to unwind from busy days.
As custom builders, we thrive on crafting luxurious homes that merge beauty, comfort, and extra “wow” factors. However, for us infrastructure geeks, those wows often originate from building methods promoting efficiency, safety, and convenience.
When building or renovating the custom homes we specialize in, it’s all about making a homeowner’s dream home come to life. Sometimes the finished house is the culmination of years of daydreaming and planning before we even get involved.
Traditional New England home design conjures up images of colonial architectural, coastal cottages, and historical furnishings. Thankfully, these influences are going strong today, giving our region a distinctive, picturesque feel unlike anywhere else.
Today’s custom homes can include many features and materials that make for a better environmental footprint, while still being magnificent to live in! The key is to use high performance techniques and technologies, which help homeowners save resources and significantly lower utility bills.
As a regional leader in creating beautiful spaces – both indoor and outdoor – we want to share some innovative outdoor living design ideas, as they are one of the more popular requests at R.R.Builders.
Do You Have a High Performance Home? While most of us seek to be high performers personally and professionally, we should think of our HOMES as High Performers also!
R.R.Builders LLC, a custom, luxury residential home builder, known for building award-winning homes, renovations/additions and accessory structures, has been named "Best Of Houzz 2014".
R.R.Builders works with state of the art technology providers and offers the ability to monitor and operate certain key functions in your home
The New Year "opens the door" to New Possibilities! (pardon the pun) These winter months are a perfect time to begin planning your spring/summer home projects - such as new construction, a renovation/addition, or perhaps a fun pool house or accessory structure.
Since RR Builders specializes in creating unique spaces for our clients, we know the ideal conditions for a wine cellar including specialized lighting that won't interfere with the aging process of your wines.
RR Builders is a family business; we know how much pressure this time of year can create and are here to help. If this mudroom photo brings a feeling of calm, peace and centeredness, then you are on the right website!
If you are like most homeowners in lower Connecticut, you spend hours each month managing your home and property. We can get frustrated with the (seemingly) endless calls to different service providers in hopes of finding a reliable and trustworthy source.