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  • Planning More Sustainable Features in Your Home Design is a Smart Investment

    Some homeowners believe that investing in sustainable home features costs too much money, that the up front costs will outweigh any benefits. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Yes, choosing sustainable features up front may cost more in the beginning but the return on your investment will last for years to come.

    Choosing sustainability saves you money in three key ways:

      • Lower cost of living Once the initial investment has been recouped the energy use savings is anywhere from $4 to $16 for each square foot. The water savings may be as high as $2 for each square foot.


    Transitional Living Room by Austin Architects & Building Designers Cornerstone Architects

      • Return on initial investment A recent construction industry survey indicated that the return on investment for green projects in existing building structures increased 19.2% when compared to traditional structures.


    Contemporary Kitchen via Houzz

    • Higher resale value Energy efficient homes sell for 8% more than non-certified homes and offer prospective buyers the options and upgrades they are seeking.

    Garage And Shed by Richmond Architects & Building Designers Birdseye Design
    Our team at Country Club Homes is proud of our commitment to green home building in Connecticut. Contact us today to learn more about the benefits of sustainable features in your home.  Call us at 203-762-0550 or visit us at www.countryclubhomesinc.com.

  • Being Prepared: Are Your Home and Family Ready for a Super Storm?

    Summer brings with it long days, vacations, ice cream cones… and storms.  Summer thunderstorms are common this time of year, and most of them are nothing to worry about.  However, summer is also hurricane season and, as we learned last year, the northeastern coast is not immune to the damaging effects of these super storms….

  • Remodeling Ideas That’ll Make Your Home Feel Bigger

    Gaining more living space in your home is not always about increasing the actual square-footage. Often times, remodeling a room so that it can serve double duty can effectively make your home seem a lot bigger and more functional. Here are some suggestions for remodeling your home to appear larger without actually adding on to…

  • The Benefits of a New Custom Home vs an Existing Home

    When searching for a new home, one of the earliest questions you need to answer is whether you want to buy an existing home or build a custom home.  Both have their benefits, but in many cases the benefits of custom building outweigh those of buying an existing home. When you search for existing homes,…

  • Has Marble in the Home Lost Its Luster?

    The use of marble in the home is a centuries old tradition. It’s beauty in the kitchen, bathroom and as floors or walls cannot be denied. But times do change. Once a sign of affluence, the allure of this natural stone has decreased dramatically as it has found its way into a high percentage of…