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  • Be Prepared for Power Outages with an Emergency Home Generator

    Are you tired of power outages due to bad weather conditions? Loss of electricity for days can be very disruptive. You can avoid untimely power disruptions by installing a generator to your home. During a power outage, your generator can be set up to immediately respond and provide you with continuous electricity.

    Generators come in a variety of sizes to accommodate any lifestyle. Before purchasing, decide what’s important for your general needs. The right size of generator can provide power for your refrigerator, lights, air conditioner or furnace and various kitchen appliances.

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    Generators can either be portable or directly connected to your home. Portable plug-in generators, which generally run on gasoline, must be placed outside while in use because they produce carbon monoxide. Portable generators can be as simple as providing an outlet for an extension cord which you connect to the desired light or appliance. A little more expensive, but far more effective, is a portable generator which gets hooked up to a pre-installed transfer switch.  Upon losing power, you manually remove connection from your commercial power and connect your generator to your transfer switch.   Depending upon the size of the generator, turn on the breakers to the equipment you want to power during the outage.

    Permanent standby generators are installed outside like a central AC unit and wired directly to your home’s main electrical panel. These generators run on natural gas, propane or diesel fuel. Some systems can even be connected to your home’s natural gas line, so you’ll never have to refill fuel tanks.

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    Whether you purchase a portable generator or have a standby generator installed, a backup generator is an efficient source of power for your home in the event of a power outage or emergency. For more custom home building or remodeling tips, contact Country Club Homes today at 203-762-0550 or visit our website at www.countryclubhomesinc.com.

  • More People Sought Custom Homes in 2014

    2014 was a great year for the custom home industry. Recent data collected by the National Association of Home Builders indicates that 2014 saw a 20 percent growth in custom home construction. It is important to acknowledge that this is a small segment of the overall construction industry because it identifies just projects with homes constructed on…

  • Subtle Ways to Enhance the Luxury in Your home

    When you think of luxury home design what comes to mind? Large rooms? Ornate details? These certainly convey a sense of luxury but many times luxurious features can be built into your home in subtle ways. We pride ourselves on adding features to our custom homes that may go unrecognized but can make a huge difference in our clients’ daily…

  • Architectural Features to Consider for a Beautiful Nautical Kitchen

    Nautical inspired home design has been a part of traditional New England homes for years. Subtle references to the sea help create a look that is classic while also feeling fresh and new. If you’re hoping to create a nautical inspired kitchen during your home remodeling project consider adding the following: Circular windows Installing a single circular…

  • New England Home Style of the Month: Georgian

    Classic Georgian architecture was prevalent throughout the eastern seaboard of the United States in the mid-1700’s. These homes were known for a classic roof line, traditional proportions, and attention to symmetrical detail. Many traditional Georgian homes featured a brick exterior, an abundance of windows, and decorative elements such as pediments over the windows and elaborate…