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  • Make the Most of Your Home Renovation Project with These Tips

    Undergoing a home remodeling project is the best way to turn your home into the space of your dreams. You should work with your contractor and architect to ensure your design goals are met and to avoid common remodeling pitfalls.

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    Make sure to consider the following:

    • Existing systems. The plans for your remodeling project may be affected by the systems currently in the home. Take time to consider the plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems when deciding on the scope of the remodel and determine if they need an upgrade during the project.
    • Construction technology. Technology in the home construction industry is growing rapidly. Work with your trusted professionals to install state-of-the-art features and take advantage of building advancements that make a house safer, quieter, and more efficient.
    • The future. You should make remodeling choices that have an immediate impact on your life with an eye on planning for the future. Consider what your life will be like in 5, 10, and 15 years and make design and layout choices that will grow with your family.

    Contact us online at Country Club Homes, or by phone at 203-762-0550 for more home remodeling tips.  We are ready to help make your home remodeling dreams come true.

  • 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…