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  • Common Mistakes to Avoid When Building Your Home

    Designing and building a new home is an exciting process full of big decisions. Today’s choices will undoubtedly affect tomorrow’s construction, so it is important to avoid common home construction mistakes.

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    The most common mistakes to avoid during your new home design and construction include:

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    • Room placement. You deserve a home that is perfectly planned to meet your family’s needs. Our professionals are expertly trained to avoid common room placement mistakes and ensure the layout is cohesive and maximizes the available space.
    • Breaking a budget. Creating and sticking to a budget is important. Each decision factors into the overall price of the home and should be weighed against your overall budget.
    • Remaining passive. This is your home. It is vital that you stay involved and connected to construction to ensure you receive what you are dreaming of.
    • Forgetting the future. It is important to think ahead ten to twenty years to ensure your home continues to meet your needs. What might your life be like then? What will your ongoing needs be?
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    Contact us at Country Club Homes at 203-762-0550 to learn more valuable home construction tips and about making the dream of building a new home your reality.

  • Small Details Can Make All the Difference in a Universal Design

    Universal design is the process of creating a home that works for all residents, regardless of ability or age. Many universal design homes are created specifically for homeowners that are in wheelchairs or have other physical needs, but universal design goes beyond adding ramps and making sure doorways are wide enough to accommodate a wheelchair….

  • A House Full of Secrets: Designing a Home With Hidden Passages for Convenience and Privacy

    If you love a good mystery you know that secret passageways are the epitome of suspense and intrigue. What is behind that door and through that hidden passage? Secret passageways can be built into your home to boost privacy and convenience. Our favorite passageway ideas include the: Bookshelf doorway. It may look like a wall full of…

  • Driftwood Architecture is a Gorgeous Way to Bring the Outdoors Into Your Home

    One of the most wonderful things about coastal living, aside from the stunning views, is the vast array of design ideas you can draw upon from the sea.  While common design features like ship motifs and seashells have to walk a fine line to avoid moving from tasteful to kitschy, one oceanic design element is…

  • Consider the Practical Beauty of Cedar Roofs

    Best known for their undeniable beauty, cedar roofs offer a host of other benefits to homeowners. They are incredibly durable, environmentally friendly, and stand up to even the worst weather conditions. If you’re considering installing a cedar roof as part of your construction project take the time to understand the material before you begin. Cedar roofs…