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  • Preparing for Demolition: How to Handle Unexpected Issues

    As you would expect, the first stage of any remodel is to remove any unwanted materials so that the new ones can be installed. This demolition of a space can sometimes be aggravating, especially if an unexpected issue should arise. Still, with a little planning and preparation, the demolition stage can go smoothly. Here are some tips for keeping the demolition process stress-free:

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    Obtain a Permit – Almost every home remodeling project will require a local building permit. There is nothing worse than having a building inspector stop your project in midstream because you do not have the proper paperwork.

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    Identify the Good Stuff – Be sure to let the contractors know ahead of time that you want to save those magnificent hardwood floors or that beautiful fireplace mantel.  And also be sure that they protect and/or move any plantings that you want to keep around the house.

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    Be Prepared for Hazardous Materials – Similarly, be prepared to have to test for and properly dispose of any hazardous materials, such as asbestos or lead paint.  For homes built prior to the mid-1970s, asbestos can be found in unexpected places but most commonly in pipe insulation, window glazing and linoleum tile flooring. Fines are fairly severe for non-compliance, so be ready.

    For more information on the demolition stage, or for other home remodeling tips, contact us at Country Club Homes. We can be found online at CountryClubHomesInc.com or you can reach us directly at 203-762-0550.

  • Photos of a ‘Family Drop Zone’ for Your Wilton or New Canaan Home

    Guess what’s lurking behind the paneled wood double doors off the elegant front foyer of the Fairfield County home you dined at Saturday night? Stuff – everything from tennis shoes to tennis racquets! In modern vernacular, it’s called a ‘Family Drop Zone’. With kids getting off the bus, a parent coming in from work and…

  • New Green Bathroom Remodeling Ideas for Fairfield County, CT Homes

    Residents of southwestern Connecticut have multiple incentives to assume more eco-friendly lifestyles and to “Go Green”. From financial rewards for reducing energy consumption, to the environmentally important goal of living more responsible and sustainable lives, we are becoming more and more aware of our need to reduce energy and natural resource consumption in our Wilton,…

  • Images of Popular Luxury Trends in the Fairfield County Kitchen

    What’s popular in designing a luxury kitchen?  Design a space to conceal all of your counter top appliances, such as coffee makers, toasters, blenders, etc.  Next, consider using a mixture of counter top materials.  Also, conceal your refrigerator and dishwasher with  cabinetry panels to keep  with the visual line of the beautiful cabinetry.  Finally, using…

  • Images & Pictures of Luxury Fairfield County Outdoor Living Areas

    At Country Club Homes, Inc. it has been our pleasure over the years to work with many families who have completed a remodeling or renovation to their Fairfield County, CT. homes and outdoor living areas. With the arrival of the fall season here in southwestern Connecticut, many homeowners are reviewing their outdoor living and entertainment…