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  • Save Money on Your Heating and Cooling with Emme

    There are many factors that go into building an energy-efficient home, and one of the most important decisions is the choice of heating and cooling equipment. Programmable thermostats, controllable ducts and other innovations have revolutionized climate control.  In particular, the use of zone-controlled systems, like those manufactured by Emme, can save you up to 40% on your heating and cooling costs.

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    Source: Emme

    Emme systems use a state-of-the-art control module and a series of controllable ducts that allow the homeowner to individually adjust the temperature in every room of the house. Not only does this ability keep you and your family comfortable all of the time, but it also allows you to ignore rooms where there is no activity. You can even pre-program the settings, so that the home is always the way you like it.

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    Source: Country Club Homes

    Adjusting the temperature of rooms as you need is the surest path towards comfort and lowered utility bills.  Every homeowner should consider an Emme system whether building a new home or renovating an older one. For more information on heating and cooling products and how to include them in your custom home in Fairfield County, CT, please contact us at Country Club Homes. You can find us online at CountryClubHomesInc.com or reach us directly at 203-762-0550.

  • Home Style of the Month: Shingle

    Making its mark between 1880-1900, particularly in New England coastal towns, the Shingle style of architecture is unmistakably American, with influences from Queen Anne and Colonial homes. Shingle style was never a mass building trend. The homes remained high style, architect driven projects, usually for wealthy families building a summer “cottage” home. The style has…

  • Solid Style: Ideas for a Stone Fireplace

    A natural in traditional and rustic homes, a stone fireplace is a solid focal point in any style interior, contributing warmth and character to a space. Multiple options for the size and shape of the fireplace, the type of stone used, and the earthy variations of the material make each stone fireplace truly distinct.  …

  • Fall in Love with Your Home: Romantic Ideas for Valentine’s Day

    We’re no experts on how to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your significant other but we do know something about how to show love to your home using these romantic ideas. February is a wonderful opportunity to create a spirit of joy in your environment by focusing on the senses romance inspires. Sight: If January didn’t…

  • A Bright Winter: Lighting Design for Your Home

    During the season of shorter days, the lighting design in your home more strongly influences mood. We all spend more time at home during the winter months and lighting can help us feel comfortable, warm and optimistic even on the coldest days. First, there’s natural light. Allowing as much natural light into your home as…