Some Ideas to Consider …

  • Preparing Your Fairfield County Home for a Storm

    We’ve seen some wild weather in the Northeast this winter and now is the time to ensure that your home is prepared for the next storm. After all, they just seem to sneak up on us! And let’s not forget that hurricane season is on the horizon. Many of these preparations are simple but can provide significant protection for your home.

    To prepare for future storms consider the following:

    • Remove dead trees and limbs. Weak or dead trees and limbs possess an incredible danger during storms because they are likely to fall or be blown into your home. They are also more likely to fall when weighed down by snow or ice.
    • Maintain proper fuel levels. If your home requires fuel delivery for energy purposes make sure you have plenty on hand in case you are stuck in your home for days at a time.
    • Invest in a good generator. Now more than ever, people are purchasing generators to keep their house running with heat and electricity in the event of a storm, power outage or other emergency.

    Each of these storm preparation actions can be provided by TotalCare, our full service home management division. If you’d like to learn more about how TotalCare provides exceptional service for custom homes in Fairfield County, TotalCare today.  Our friends there are fully committed to full service home management and will ensure that your home investment is carefully managed, efficiently maintained, and properly cared for.

  • Don’t Pass By Your Passageways

    Open floor plans are still incredibly popular in all styles of home design, but not every part of your home can be completely open.  Especially in traditional style homes, hallways and passageways are a necessary feature.  These utilitarian spaces are rarely the focus of much design thought, but you can create a truly incredible home…

  • Embrace Historic Character in Your New Home With Brick Walls

    Brick has long served as a traditional building material and remains an excellent choice for your home. It adds character, texture, and visual interest to any space whether the brick is distressed, painted, or left in its original state. While it’s typically used on home exteriors, brick interior walls can give a traditional home some…

  • Concrete Counters Can Work Well in a Traditional Home

    Concrete counters, a hot new home design trend, are a great choice for a traditional home. Concrete provides homeowners and designers a wide range of options when choosing materials for a new home. Concrete counters work well in traditional home designs that feature a warm, earthy color palette. The countertops are often tinted to have a…

  • Current Home Buyer Preferences That Work Well With Traditional Style Homes

    Home design and construction professionals pay particular attention to current trends. They need to know and understand current home buyer preferences, the most sought after amenities, and what upgrades homeowners are looking for in new home construction. Traditional Kitchen by Wilton Design-Build Firms Country Club Homes via Houzz Our design and construction professionals at Country Club…