Some Ideas to Consider …

  • Bathroom Remodel: Find the Perfect Spot for the Toilet

    Finding the right location for a toilet in a bathroom remodel may seem like a trivial matter but placing it in the wrong spot could cause annoyance in the future. Here are a few things to consider when finding the perfect spot for your toilet:

    Privacy – For partners who share a bathroom but don’t want to share everything, consider locating the toilet in a private nook or separate space with a door. The bathroom can then be used simultaneously and with modesty.

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    Accessibility – Leave enough room around the toilet so that you or others are not cramped or otherwise left uncomfortable. Also, ensure that the toilet paper dispenser is obviously and conveniently located.

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    Aesthetics – Don’t discount this facet of the process. There are hundreds of styles, shapes and sizes of toilets. Take the time to find the one that will be perfect for your bathroom remodel. After all, it will be seen by a lot of people.

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    For more information on the best toilets for your home or other bathroom remodeling ideas, please contact us at Country Club Homes. You can find us online at CountryClubHomesInc.com or reach us directly 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…