Some Ideas to Consider …

  • Never Be Afraid to Ask Questions When Remodeling Your Home

    A remodeling project can be a complicated process. There are many decisions to be made and a schedule of work to follow. As you begin the home remodeling process, make sure to ask your builder any questions you may have. Many of our clients ask:

    • How long? How much? Staying in close communication with your construction team can help ensure you stay on schedule and on budget.
    • What’s next? Each remodeling project has a list of tasks that need to be completed in a certain order. Ask your construction team what’s next on the list to stay up to date on the progress.
    • Why there? Many construction elements, such as plumbing, wiring, and HVAC installation, is builder designed. If you don’t like the way something is being installed, ask why they chose a specific location and request changes.
    • What’s best? Choosing a construction team that you trust is essential during a remodeling project. If you need to make decisions about the project you can rely on their experience and expert advice.

    For more home remodeling tips, visit us online at Country Club Homes or contact us today at 203-762-0550. We can help you better understand the remodeling process and answer any questions you may have.

  • 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…