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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.

  • More People Sought Custom Homes in 2014

    2014 was a great year for the custom home industry. Recent data collected by the National Association of Home Builders indicates that 2014 saw a 20 percent growth in custom home construction. It is important to acknowledge that this is a small segment of the overall construction industry because it identifies just projects with homes constructed on…

  • Subtle Ways to Enhance the Luxury in Your home

    When you think of luxury home design what comes to mind? Large rooms? Ornate details? These certainly convey a sense of luxury but many times luxurious features can be built into your home in subtle ways. We pride ourselves on adding features to our custom homes that may go unrecognized but can make a huge difference in our clients’ daily…

  • Architectural Features to Consider for a Beautiful Nautical Kitchen

    Nautical inspired home design has been a part of traditional New England homes for years. Subtle references to the sea help create a look that is classic while also feeling fresh and new. If you’re hoping to create a nautical inspired kitchen during your home remodeling project consider adding the following: Circular windows Installing a single circular…

  • New England Home Style of the Month: Georgian

    Classic Georgian architecture was prevalent throughout the eastern seaboard of the United States in the mid-1700’s. These homes were known for a classic roof line, traditional proportions, and attention to symmetrical detail. Many traditional Georgian homes featured a brick exterior, an abundance of windows, and decorative elements such as pediments over the windows and elaborate…