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  • Should You Move Out During Your Home Renovation?

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    A home renovation project is a significant investment of both your time and money. It has the potential to upset your family’s daily life. Choosing whether to move out or stay during the renovation is a big decision. Make sure to consider:
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    • Purpose of the project   An addition to the back of your home may be livable, but a complete overhaul of the living space will likely require you to leave.
    • Basic necessities   Your family still needs to eat and shower. Will your bathrooms and kitchen be accessible and usable?
    • Pets and family members   Take into consideration your pets and the ages of your children. Older children will be able to navigate the renovation easier than toddlers.
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    Of course, there are additional costs for homeowners who choose to leave during the renovation such as a temporary rental or an extended commute. However, homeowners who choose to stay in their home will also incur additional costs such as increased potential for delays, and the renovation crew having to work around the family.

    To learn more of our professional home remodeling tips contact us at 203-762-0550 or visit us online at the Country Club Homes, Inc website at http://www.countryclubhomesinc.com.

  • The Studs of Construction: Understanding the Lumber in Your Home

    You’ve encountered the studs of construction before: You measure and mark the walls to hang a piece of artwork. The first nail goes in easy-breezy, the second one nearly jars the teeth out of your head as you pound it in. That’s a stud. Homes in Fairfield County and around the country are usually framed…

  • Adding a Sauna to Your Home is Great for Your Health

    An in-home sauna may seem like an unnecessary luxury, but in reality it can provide significant benefits to your health. A sauna’s heat works to sooth your nerve endings, relieve tension, reduce joint pain, and relax your muscles.  Spending time in a sauna also works to calm your body and relieve it of stress which promotes…

  • Create Cleverly Concealed Work Spaces in Your Home

    Have you discovered that you could benefit from additional workspaces in your home? Using creative built-in storage is an excellent way to create unique spaces designed specifically to meet your family’s needs. Contemporary Family Room by New York Architects & Designers Murdock Solon Architects via Houzz   Considering adding a: Homework center: Does your kids’ homework spill out across…

  • How to Tell if a Wall or Column is Load-Bearing

    Many homeowners seek to open up space in their home during a home renovation project by removing a wall. This can connect spaces and completely transform a home’s layout. Before a wall can be removed it must first be determined whether the wall is load-bearing. This can be determined by: Traditional Staircase by Wilton Design-Build Firms Country Club…