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  • 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.

  • Adding Wood Flooring? Here’s How to Prepare Your Home for Demolition

    Adding new wood flooring to your home’s floors is an excellent way to revive a space, add visual interest or increase your home’s resale value. A simple wood floor installation can change the entire look of a room. Before work begins, there are several things you should do to prepare: Sound sub-floor.  New wood flooring should be laid on a clean, smooth,…

  • Prepare for Your New Countertop Installation with These Tips

    Most kitchen renovations involve replacing countertops throughout the space. Because the countertops are a focal point of the room’s design, the installation must go smoothly. Before the installation begins there are several things that should be done to prepare. Make sure to: Choose a suitable material. There are a wide variety of countertop materials to choose from. Do…

  • Turn Your Master Closet Into a Hidden Retreat

    Its time to elevate the closet! In your home, the master closet should obviously serve as a space to hold your clothes, shoes, and accessories, but it can be so much more. Transforming your master closet into a hidden retreat simply requires a shift in perspective and a few functional upgrades. Consider adding: Natural light. Adding…

  • Building Up: Add an Additional Story to Your Home or Guest House

    When investigating home remodeling ideas, you may have realized that adding an additional story is a great way to increase square footage. There are important structural and design considerations to make when adding a second story to your home. Before work begins, talk to your contractor about: Design cohesion. A second story addition should look like it…