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  • Factors to Consider Before Finishing Your Basement

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    When it’s time to undertake a basement remodeling project in your Connecticut home, planning ahead is essential for a successful outcome. There are choices that must be made and factors you should consider before beginning work. Failure to think through important decisions may sabotage the project and leave you frustrated with the outcome.

    The professionals at Country Club Homes are prepared to assist you during each step of your basement remodeling project, and will help you with the big decisions, including:

    • Repairing existing problems. The best professionals will evaluate any existing problems such as leaks, code violations and gaps in the ceiling. Resolving these problems before work begins is essential to a successful project.
    • Keeping the basement dry. There are several effective methods for keeping the basement dry, including a drain tile system and oversized windows with wells. We can advise you which of these solutions is ideal for your basement.
    • Warming the space. A basement can often be cold and uninviting. Before work begins, we’ll help you decide on a method to keep it warm such as spray-foam insulation combined with a programmable thermostat.
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    For more informative home remodeling tips, contact the professionals with Country Club Homes at 203-762-0550 or go to www.countryclubhomesinc.com.

  • 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…