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  • Plan a More Environmentally-Friendly Home with These Tips

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    Building an environmentally-friendly home will not only aid the planet, it will also help you in your pocket book as well. “Green” homes are typically more cost-efficient to run, and generate a higher price when resold. Although there are a multitude of decisions to be made when building “green”, here are a few key tips to get you started:

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    Don’t Overbuild – In addition to the initial building cost, extra space also requires maintenance. It is wasteful for you and the environment if you really don’t need the room.

    Spend on High-Efficiency Appliances – While high-efficiency appliances cost a little more, you will easily recoup your investment in as little as 18 months with a decrease in your utility bills. In addition, they waste less water and other natural resources.

    Insulate Properly – This tip does not just refer to the insulation in your walls and ceiling, although they are quite important. Also be sure to use energy-efficient windows and doors, and properly seal them.

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    For more information on green home building, or if you are looking to build an environmentally-friendly, custom home in the Fairfield County area, please contact us at Country Club Homes. We can be found online at CountryClubHomesInc.com. You can also reach us directly at 203-762-0550.

  • A Sunroom For All The Seasons

    A four-season sunroom connects your home to nature 365 days a year with a versatility that engages the whole family. Nurturing tender green plants in the midst of winter or staying cool inside while enjoying a bright summer day, a sunroom gives you a wonderful sense of freedom and expansion. Live with More Natural Light:…

  • Gather Here: Ideas for Your Kitchen Island

    A central island, a familiar element in today’s kitchens, is a place to prepare and cook food, eat casual family meals, and gather while entertaining. Depending on which of these activities is most important to you, your kitchen island can be designed in a myriad of functional and stylish ways. The basic structure of most…

  • Spring: Brighten Your Home with Floral Wallpaper

    Walls covered in lush greenery and flowers make us feel closer to spring no matter the date or the weather. Wallpaper continues to evolve for the modern home with designs that work for every décor from traditional to contemporary. The latest patterns update the classic floral wallpaper you remember from Grandma’s house by using unexpected…

  • Ease the Chill: Steam Showers

    A steam shower in your master bathroom is a luxury to be enjoyed every day, particularly during the chilly winter months. After a long day in the icy cold, basking in a warm and steamy shower is a comforting pleasure that relaxes your body and restores your spirit. Steam showers have numerous health and wellness…