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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.

  • Inspiration for Creating a Separate Painting Studio for Your Hobby or Career

    If you love to paint, either for a career or as a hobby, you know that it should be done in a dedicated space. Painting requires specialized equipment, materials with specific storage requirements, and a warm space with plenty of light. Painters often try to paint in a spare room or the cold garage but…

  • Luxurious Ways to Take Your Home’s Crown Molding to the Next Level

    Adding crown molding to a home’s design brings a bit of elegance to any room. The design possibilities are nearly limitless as the molding comes in a wide variety of styles and sizes and can be easily customized to create a one-of-a-kind look. Crown molding helps finish a room and is a detail that sets the design…

  • Not Sure What You Want in a Home? Look at What Other People Love for Inspiration

    Sometimes, in the midst of designing a new custom home or making decisions for a renovation project it can be a challenge to stay inspired. The choices become overwhelming, you want to make sure you’ll be happy with each decision, and you may worry that the house won’t work for your family once finished. Don’t worry!…

  • If You Love Reading, Incorporating a Book Nook Into Your Home is a Must

    Whether you choose to read on an electronic device or you still love the feel of a paper book, a book nook is the perfect way to incorporate your love of reading into your home. Creating a space dedicated to reading gives you a place to relax, recharge, and escape. There are no rules when…