Some Ideas to Consider …

  • Choose the Right Drain for Your Shower

    It may seem that choosing the right drain for the shower in your bathroom remodel is a small detail, but the right drain can make all the difference in your satisfaction with your finished shower. Here are just a few of your options:

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    Linear Drains – The drains are typically installed along the edge of the shower. In addition to providing superior drainage, the floor can be kept flat for a safer, more comfortable surface for your feet.

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    Tile-Top Drains – For a polished look, consider one of these drains. They work just like traditional drains but the top is covered in matching tile and the water drains through an ungrouted edge.
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    Point Drains – The standard drain that has been reliably used for over a century. They are particularly stylish compared to other drains, but they are the easiest and most cost-effective to install.

    For more information on choosing the right drain for your shower and other bathroom remodeling ideas, please visit us online at CountryClubHomesInc.com or call us directly at 203-762-0550.

  • Being Prepared: Are Your Home and Family Ready for a Super Storm?

    Summer brings with it long days, vacations, ice cream cones… and storms.  Summer thunderstorms are common this time of year, and most of them are nothing to worry about.  However, summer is also hurricane season and, as we learned last year, the northeastern coast is not immune to the damaging effects of these super storms….

  • Remodeling Ideas That’ll Make Your Home Feel Bigger

    Gaining more living space in your home is not always about increasing the actual square-footage. Often times, remodeling a room so that it can serve double duty can effectively make your home seem a lot bigger and more functional. Here are some suggestions for remodeling your home to appear larger without actually adding on to…

  • The Benefits of a New Custom Home vs an Existing Home

    When searching for a new home, one of the earliest questions you need to answer is whether you want to buy an existing home or build a custom home.  Both have their benefits, but in many cases the benefits of custom building outweigh those of buying an existing home. When you search for existing homes,…

  • Has Marble in the Home Lost Its Luster?

    The use of marble in the home is a centuries old tradition. It’s beauty in the kitchen, bathroom and as floors or walls cannot be denied. But times do change. Once a sign of affluence, the allure of this natural stone has decreased dramatically as it has found its way into a high percentage of…