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  • Add a Chemical-Free Swimming Pool to Your New England Home

    Many homeowners love the thought of a backyard pool but aren’t as keen on the chemicals traditional pools require. An alternative to using these chemicals is to install a natural swimming pool.
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    Traditional Pool by Portland Maine Pools & Spas Robins Nest Aquatics via Houzz
    A natural swimming pool utilizes a carefully designed wetland of gravel and aquatic plants to filter the area in a regeneration zone. The depth and size of this specially designed zone is determined by the overall volume of water that must be cleaned. The planted regeneration zone is shallower than the swimming area and the clean water naturally flows down to the swimming zone. A natural swimming pool promotes a healthy backyard by creating a unique ecosystem and habitat where plants and animals naturally thrive.

    There are many different design options for a natural swimming pool. Some pools are surrounded by wood or tile decking, others have a sloping entry from the yard, and homeowners can choose to surround the pool with natural-looking landscaping. The style of natural swimming pool you choose is determined by your available space, materials you select, and the overall design of the yard.
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    Contemporary Pool by King City Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Genus Loci Ecological Landscapes Inc. via Houzz
    Contact our team of professionals at Country Club Homes to learn more about green home building trends and projects.  Call us at 203-762-0550 or visit us at www.countryclubhomesinc.com.

  • A New Direction for a Classic: Vertical Subway Tiles

    Subway tiles have fascinated American homeowners since they first debuted in the NYC underground transit in 1904. Adaptable style, reliable durability and easy maintenance make subway tiles a timeless option that works in both modern and historic environments. White subway tile is the most popular by far but today’s manufacturers provide a galaxy of colors,…

  • Country Club Homes Receives Influencer and Recommended Badges from Houzz

    Country Club Homes, Inc. is proud to announce our reviews and contributions to Houzz discussions have unlocked two new badges: the Influencer badge which is given to pros whose advice and knowledgeable posts are most appreciated by the Houzz community, and, the Recommended badge which goes only to the top-rated pros on Houzz.     Earlier this…

  • Outdoor Renovations Extend Your Home’s Living Space

    As the final days of summer draw to a close, we are reminded that fall is around the corner, children are back in school, and most of us are back to our hectic schedules. One way to help us relax, enjoy our friends and family, and extend the season is to expand your living area to the outdoors. A…

  • Hot Trend: Shiplap Siding Wall Treatment

    We’ve been one of the area’s leading custom homebuilding and remodeling firms since 1955 and have seen trends come, go and come back in fashion again. Once trends are widely used people want something different; they want change. Did you know brass is back? It may not be the brass from the 80’s, but brass…