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  • 10 Expert Steps to Preparing for Your Home Remodel or Renovation

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    Updating your home with a remodel or renovation is a thrilling process full of possibilities, but it can also be very stressful.  It’s a big undertaking for any homeowner, and good preparation goes a long way toward ensuring that your home improvements go smoothly from start to finish.  Use these 10 expert steps to prepare for your home remodel or renovation:

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    1. Do project research about price, time, ROI, property values and material options.
    2. Think long term about any ways your family’s needs may change in the future and how this remodel can help accommodate these future needs.
    3. Set a budget which includes everything from labor to materials. Leave room in the budget for unexpected expenses.
    4. Get to know your professional remodeler by looking into credentials, certifications and trade association memberships.  Professionals shouldn’t just have a license.
    5. Ask questions about the process, costs, education and past issues they’ve had with clients.
    6. Verify references, license numbers, insurance information and certifications.  Look for press coverage of past work or evidence of past involvement in industry events.
    7. Review the contract carefully.  Make sure you understand it. And ask questions if you need clarification.
    8. Consider design. Articulate what you don’t like and what you would like to change.  Be as specific as possible.
    9. Select your materials and include them (and the cost) in the contract.
    10. Have a communication plan that clarifies everyone’s role, communication methods, availability and communication frequency.

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    If you are thinking about building a custom luxury home or if you are in need of expert home renovations in Fairfield county, CT, contact us at 203-762-0550 or online at the Country Club Homes Inc. website.

  • A Cool Basement Solution to Inspire Your Own Home Design

    Millions of homes across the country have basements, but few have a basement as functional as this indoor/outdoor design found in Washington State. These homeowners envisioned a space where its difficult to determine where the outside ends and where the inside begins. There are several details from this basement that you could use to inspire…

  • Think Outside the Box Shaped Room and Let in More Light

    In custom home design its important to think outside of the box. We suggest getting creative with room shapes and home layout instead of relying on box-shaped rooms. A simple shift away from the standard square room allows more light to pour into the room and helps create an airy feel. At Country Club Homes we understand…

  • May New England Home Style of the Month: Federal

    The Federal architectural style is truly American and represents the Federal era of 1780 to 1830 in the United States. This was a time of new beginnings and the birth of a nation. Hallmarks of the Federal style include symmetry, balance, and the lack of adornments. There are many classic Federal buildings still in use across the country…

  • Add Layers of Interest to a Large Space With Clever “Mini Rooms”

    One of the hottest trends in home remodeling is creating mini-rooms within larger spaces. There are a variety of reasons for wanting to add a mini-room including privacy, visual interest, and an innovative use of space. If you are interested in a mini-room consider adding it to your: Playroom – Playrooms are all about whimsy and fun and a great way to elevate…