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  • The Draw of Beautiful Solid Hardwood Floors

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    No other element of a house exudes warmth and traditional style quite like a hardwood floor. Just entering a room with a rich, earth-toned foundation is enough to make you feel at home, isn’t it?

    But like many elements in home design, the looks are just the beginning. Hardwood floors have become the preferred option over other floor coverings, and here are a few reasons why:

    • Durability – Hardwood floors can take a lot of wear and tear as long as basic steps are taken regularly to protect them from moisture and scratching. 
    • Longevity – Authentic wood floors can last hundreds of years if maintained properly. And even for hardwood floors that suffer from scratches, dents and other damages, they can easily be repaired and renewed with a little sanding and refinishing.
    • Value – While the wood species you choose (like pine, walnut or bamboo) will directly affect how much your flooring will cost, any upgrade to hardwood will add value to your home.
    • Eco-Friendliness – All wood is a sustainable resource and hardwood flooring takes much less energy to manufacture than other types. What’s even more beneficial is when your wood floors are either collected from a local lumber yard (which cuts down on transportation) or if the floors are made using reclaimed or recycled wood.

    If you are considering the addition of a hardwood floor to your Fairfield County home, contact the professionals at Country Club Homes, Inc. We can be reached online at  www.countryclubhomesinc.com or directly at 203-762-0550.

  • 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…