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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.

  • 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…