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  • Hot Firepits for Cold Days and Nights in Fairfield County

    A cold night often encourages homeowners to get cozy and curl up next to the fireplace to warm up and relax. Have you ever considered taking this rejuvenation outdoors? A firepit is a great way to upgrade your home’s exterior while warming up on a cold Connecticut day.

    A firepit will:

    • Increase the use of your outdoor space: If you rarely use your home’s outdoor space in the winter months, a firepit is a great way to increase its use. The warmth that it provides makes a cold Connecticut winter a tad warmer.
    • Create ambiance: Imagine stargazing with your family, enjoying the natural surroundings, or relaxing near the firepit’s orange glow. The atmosphere and ambiance created is second to none.
    • Provide entertainment: A firepit is the perfect venue for an impromptu S’mores session or an ideal place for a scary ghost story. You can light the firepit quickly and be ready for family fun in a matter of minutes.
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    If you’d like more information on ways to upgrade your home’s outdoor spaces or want to learn more about custom homes in Fairfield County, contact us at Country Club Homes, Inc. Feel free to give us a call 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…

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    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…