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  • Green & Energy Efficient Building

    There are a myriad of decisions to make when deciding on “green” products and systems for your home.

    green-house For some, it means taking advantage of everything out there, and making sure that the process has been coordinated to result in the best end product with the smallest footprint on our planet.

    For others, it may be to just take advantage of some products, such as spray foam insulation or a geo-thermal heating and air conditioning system to help improve the energy efficiency of their home.

    The basic areas that you need to think about, and we can help you with, are:

    • Situating the home properly to take advantage of slope, sunlight and tree shade
    • The building envelope to make sure the home is well insulated, and then properly ventilated
    • Building with as little waste as possible
    • Environmentally-friendly products
    • Improving the air quality within your home
    • Systems that improve energy-efficiency and ultimately lower the cost of running your home

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    You can also save money and energy by following these suggestions on EnergyStar.gov. Take a room-by-room tour and learn what you can do to save.

     

    Let Country Club Homes guide you through this process while also making sure that you have a beautifully designed home.  We have the expertise, and have made it our mission to stay abreast of the latest in green technology and products as they continue to evolve and improve. Contact us today at 203-762-0550 to learn more.
  • Home Style of the Month: Colonial Revival

    A uniquely American style, Colonial Revival was initially inspired by a surge of patriotism and was most popular from 1895-1945. The Philadelphia Centennial of 1876 created a renewed interest in the historical architecture of the United States. Architects began studying early Colonial homes and translated the original ideas into larger homes with an emphasis on…

  • What Trends are Underfoot? Ideas for Wood Flooring

    Beautiful flooring is the underpinning of any stylish home. The ideal flooring is a smart combination of visual appeal and durability and wood floors have reliably accomplished that combination for centuries. Here’s a look at some of the most popular options in wood flooring today. Pale and neutral washes, especially gray, are having a moment…

  • Get Organized: Ideas for A Home Office

    The start of a new year often means a commitment to eliminating clutter and getting organized at home. Here are some ways your home office can do a better job of making your life easier and more efficient. Just like any successful work project, designing your home office requires deliberate planning. Think about how you…

  • A New Outlook: Window Styles

    Thoughtful window design and placement emphasizes a sense of style in your whole home remodel and dramatically affects the look and feel of your space. Windows can create a deeper connection to surrounding nature by framing views and bringing natural light and circulation into your home. Here’s a look at some of today’s most popular…