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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.

  • Illuminate Your Living Room with These Tips

    Short days in winter mean that natural sunlight is at a premium during the cold season. However, you can combat the darkness by finding creative and beautiful ways to illuminate your living room. Consider enhancing the lighting in your living room by adding: Ambient lighting. Chandeliers, overhead lighting, and wall fixtures can provide a soft ambient…

  • Consider Using Mechanical Ventilation for Cleaner Air in Your Home

    Mechanical ventilation offers homeowners technology that provides high quality indoor air, increases energy efficiency, decreases airborne pollutants, and reduces the likelihood of respiratory problems. A residential mechanical ventilation system will also extract stale air, recover heat using a heat exchange core, and transfer this recovered heat to the fresh incoming air. Homeowners often have a lot…

  • Things to Consider Before Removing a Wall in Your Home

    When you undertake a home renovation project you may discover that the home’s layout needs to be altered to meet your design goals. Removing a wall in your home may open up the layout and allow for more space but should be done carefully to avoid extensive damage. Removing a wall should involve careful consideration, including: Your…

  • Choose the Perfect Flooring for Your Custom Home

    The floor of any room in a house serves as the baseline for any décor, and choosing the right type of floor is essential for creating the look that you want. Here are a few tips to get you started on this important task: Wood Floors Add Charm – Wood floors run the gamut from rustic…