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  • A Pool for Your Fairfield County Home… Why Not?

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    Image via Country Club Homes

    Having a swimming pool in your backyard might seem like a luxury to some – and it is. Although your very own swimming pool can add tons of visual appeal to your outdoor space, it actually goes a lot deeper than that.

    Pools are a beneficial addition to any Fairfield County home for a number of reasons:

    1. With spring here and summer just weeks away, a pool is the perfect setting for barbecues, birthday parties and neighborhood gatherings.
    2. You can’t forget about the health benefits of having a pool. Swimming is a fun and healthy way to stay fit and active for the entire family!
    3. Since families are increasingly looking for more ways to spend time at home, a swimming pool – complete with a well-designed outdoor space – is ideal for spending quality time without having to leave the house.
    4. Relaxation is also another benefit of having a swimming pool right outside your back door. Who needs a spa or a tanning bed when you can lay out by the pool whenever you feel like it?

    Pools are nice to have, but they come with a lot of responsibility. We strongly suggest having a surrounding fence with a lock added as an extra safety precaution to keep kids and pets from wandering to the water unsupervised. Regular maintenance of a swimming pool is also key, which is conveniently offered through our TotalCare program.

    For more information on designing or building a custom pool in the backyard of your Fairfield County home, contact Country Club Homes Inc. at 203-762-0550 or visit our website at www.countryclubhomesinc.com.

  • The Studs of Construction: Understanding the Lumber in Your Home

    You’ve encountered the studs of construction before: You measure and mark the walls to hang a piece of artwork. The first nail goes in easy-breezy, the second one nearly jars the teeth out of your head as you pound it in. That’s a stud. Homes in Fairfield County and around the country are usually framed…

  • Adding a Sauna to Your Home is Great for Your Health

    An in-home sauna may seem like an unnecessary luxury, but in reality it can provide significant benefits to your health. A sauna’s heat works to sooth your nerve endings, relieve tension, reduce joint pain, and relax your muscles.  Spending time in a sauna also works to calm your body and relieve it of stress which promotes…

  • Create Cleverly Concealed Work Spaces in Your Home

    Have you discovered that you could benefit from additional workspaces in your home? Using creative built-in storage is an excellent way to create unique spaces designed specifically to meet your family’s needs. Contemporary Family Room by New York Architects & Designers Murdock Solon Architects via Houzz   Considering adding a: Homework center: Does your kids’ homework spill out across…

  • How to Tell if a Wall or Column is Load-Bearing

    Many homeowners seek to open up space in their home during a home renovation project by removing a wall. This can connect spaces and completely transform a home’s layout. Before a wall can be removed it must first be determined whether the wall is load-bearing. This can be determined by: Traditional Staircase by Wilton Design-Build Firms Country Club…