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  • Carolyn’s Tips on Hiring a Builder

    Once you’ve decided that a new custom home is something you’d like to invest in, hiring a qualified builder is the next logical step in making your homeownership dreams come true.

    Why even hire a builder?

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    First of all, a professional builder will make the entire process much easier for you over the length of the project. Sure, there are always unforeseeable problems when it comes to deadlines, deliveries and of course Mother Nature, but the right builder will know how to tackle those problems as they arise.

    A custom home builder will afford you a wealth of benefits. Most importantly, you’ll be able to enjoy a beautiful home that’s built to your liking and properly designed from the ground up. And you won’t have to worry about haggling with vendors when it comes to windows, roofing, flooring, fixtures, etc. You can sit back and let your builder handle it all.

    Once you know that you need a builder, it is imperative that you do the research necessary to enlist a trustworthy and qualified one. Carolyn Wheeler, a Principal in Country Club Homes, put together this comprehensive list of tips for hiring a builder that was recently published on  At Home in Fairfield County. Check it out here!

    For more information about our home building company, please contact Country Club Homes, Inc. via our website at www.countryclubhomesinc.com or by telephone at 203-762-0550.

  • When to Put Vaulted Ceilings in Your Home Design

    Vaulted ceilings are a beautiful addition to a home. They help create an airy space that can make a home seem bigger than it actually is. If you’re considering adding a vaulted ceiling to your home renovation project consider the many benefits including: Exposing Rafters A vaulted ceiling provides the opportunity to put your rafters on…

  • Meet Drywall’s New Contender: Foreverboard

    Drywall has been a standard building construction material for years. It is installed easily and provides a consistent surface throughout homes on ceilings and walls. However, drywall may have met its match in Foreverboard, a innovative new building material. This new material is revolutionizing the commercial and residential building industry. It can be used in a…

  • Round It Out: Using Curvilinear Architecture in Your Home Design

    Take a quick look at your home’s architecture. Do you see mostly box-like forms and strong, straight lines? Most homes in our country are dominated by straight line architecture even though rounded lines and curvilinear architecture provide visual interest and create interesting spaces. How can curvilinear architecture be used successfully in your home? Outdoor living spaces When you’re…

  • Keeping a Consistent and Well-Constructed Roof Design in Your Home Addition

    A home addition presents a range of challenges to designers and homeowners, such as: “How can we make the design cohesive while creating a beautiful home exterior?” or “How will the new roof line impact the home’s overall design?” Understanding the issues surrounding the addition’s roof is crucial to making sure the building project is a success. Things…