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  • Does It Ever Make Sense to Do a Home Building Project Yourself?

    The do-it-yourself home improvement fad has grown stronger over the last few years, with television programs and websites cropping up with ideas and instructions.  It can be very inspiring to watch someone on a thirty minute show put up their own walls and crown molding, with beautiful results each time.

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    But when it comes time for your own DIY, it may not be as fun and easy as the shows and websites make it look.  There is a certain amount of satisfaction in completing a project yourself, but you’ll want to carefully consider everything that goes into it before deciding to take the DIY approach.

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    Simpler projects, like adding shelving, that can be done in a weekend without any special tools are good candidates for projects you can do yourself. For other home improvement projects, you’ll want to consider the following:

    • Do you have the physical abilities required for the work and do you enjoy manual labor?
    • Do you typically finish projects when you start them or do you often have several unfinished projects laying around at any given time?  What are the consequences of leaving this project only partly finished?
    • Do you know all the steps involved in the process and do you have the skills required to complete them?
    • Is the project dangerous? Does it require special tools or permits?
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    Many times you’ll find that the home improvement project is going to cost you much more in time, effort and risk of both injury and damaging mistakes than it’s worth.  Qualified remodelers and contractors have the tools, experience,and understanding of local building codes to get your project done quickly, safely and up to code.  If you are considering home improvement in Fairfield Countycontact us at  Country Club Homes at 203-762-0550 to see what we can do for you.

  • A Cool Basement Solution to Inspire Your Own Home Design

    Millions of homes across the country have basements, but few have a basement as functional as this indoor/outdoor design found in Washington State. These homeowners envisioned a space where its difficult to determine where the outside ends and where the inside begins. There are several details from this basement that you could use to inspire…

  • Think Outside the Box Shaped Room and Let in More Light

    In custom home design its important to think outside of the box. We suggest getting creative with room shapes and home layout instead of relying on box-shaped rooms. A simple shift away from the standard square room allows more light to pour into the room and helps create an airy feel. At Country Club Homes we understand…

  • May New England Home Style of the Month: Federal

    The Federal architectural style is truly American and represents the Federal era of 1780 to 1830 in the United States. This was a time of new beginnings and the birth of a nation. Hallmarks of the Federal style include symmetry, balance, and the lack of adornments. There are many classic Federal buildings still in use across the country…

  • Add Layers of Interest to a Large Space With Clever “Mini Rooms”

    One of the hottest trends in home remodeling is creating mini-rooms within larger spaces. There are a variety of reasons for wanting to add a mini-room including privacy, visual interest, and an innovative use of space. If you are interested in a mini-room consider adding it to your: Playroom – Playrooms are all about whimsy and fun and a great way to elevate…