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  • Key Questions to Ask When Shopping for Stone for Your Home

    Home trends come and go but high quality stone remains a standard in custom home designs. You may want to install a custom stone countertop, backsplash, fireplace or shower. Knowing the right questions to ask is essential in choosing the ideal stone for your design needs.

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    Before you choose a stone for your home make sure to ask about the:

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    • Finish. Stone typically comes in two finishes, polished and honed. Both provide a sheen to the stone but a honed finish will minimize reflection. A heavier finish can be achieved via buffing, heat and acids that produce a more weathered or antiqued look.
    • Durability. You should match your stone selection with your lifestyle. Ask about the lifespan of the stone, how it wears compared to your lifestyle and any regular maintenance that should be performed.
    • Source. Many homeowners want to ensure the materials they chose are from sustainable sources. Ask about where the stone comes from, how it’s produced and the environmental impact of its transportation.
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    For more home design tips, contact the professionals with Country Club Homes. We are committed to helping you build your dream home.

  • 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…