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  • Study Up: The Many Ways a House Can Be Smart

    Home technology trends are always changing. Right now, many of our customers are focusing on making their homes more interactive and technology-driven. These so-called “smart houses” start with just a few simple gadgets. We suggest incorporating a few of your favorites to raise your home’s IQ:

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    • Smart Locks allow you to operate your home’s locks remotely. You can make sure you locked your home, unlock it to let a guest in, and review a ledger of the day’s entries and exits remotely from your smartphone.
    • Smart Lighting lets you automate your lights. You can set them to gradually become brighter to wake you up in the morning, or to dim gently as you fall asleep.
    • Smart TVs don’t need remote controls. You just control them with your smartphone. Access all of your games, apps, channels and movies from the couch.
    • Smart Dishwashers feature flat-screen displays to indicate which stage of the cycle is going on, and touch screen to program your washes.
    • Smart Refrigerators don’t just keep food cold. The touch screens let you check the weather, look for recipes, and more.


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    Contact Country Club Homes to start making your luxury home even smarter with our custom renovations. Call us at 203-762-0550 or visit us at www.countryclubhomesinc.com.

  • Construction Prices Continue to Rise as the Demand for New Construction Expands

    While the real estate market is still somewhat mired in a recession, there are definite signs of life. Over the last 22 months, housing builds have slowly crept upward every month. This means that the materials and, more importantly, the skilled labor needed to build these homes has become increasingly less available. As with any…

  • Follow These Tips for Choosing the Right Light Bulbs for Your Home

    You have several light bulb options for your home. Home lighting can be highly customizable, and the perfect bulbs can help you save money over time. But choosing the right light bulbs can be a challenge. Do you know your options? Here are your choices: Incandescent: The standard in American homes for over 100 years. They…

  • Add a Bedroom Walkout to Your Master Suite

    While having a fabulous master bedroom can be luxurious all by itself, adding its own access to an outdoor retreat can enhance the space. We think that adding a doorway leading out to a private, fantastic view can add value and personality to a home. Having an escape directly connecting to the bedroom is unexpected…

  • Choose the Right Fireplace Material to Make a Statement in Your Home

    A fireplace is a must in most New England homes. It provides warmth in the winter, serves as a design focal point and can anchor a room. Choosing the right material for the fireplace in your home is essential to ensure it matches both the home’s architecture and your personal design style. There are many…