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  • Things to Consider Before Removing a Wall in Your Home

    When you undertake a home renovation project you may discover that the home’s layout needs to be altered to meet your design goals. Removing a wall in your home may open up the layout and allow for more space but should be done carefully to avoid extensive damage.

    Arched Doorway
    Source: Witt Construction (via Houzz)

    Removing a wall should involve careful consideration, including:

    • Your design goals. Why do you want to remove the wall? Are you wanting more space, an open floor plan, or to boost traffic flow?
    • Structural requirements. One of the most important things to consider is whether the wall is weight-bearing. Consult a professional to discover the structural requirements of the wall you are hoping to remove.
    • Interior mechanicals. The walls of your home contain plumbing, electrical, and HVAC components. Removing a wall will require these to be rerouted or repositioned to ensure the mechanicals remain intact.
    • Professional expertise. Removing a wall in your home should be left to the professionals. Contact Country Club Homes for more information about our experience removing walls during home renovation projects.
    Remove a wall to create a more open floor plan
    Source: Highland Homes, Inc. (via Houzz)

    To learn about more important considerations before undertaking a variety of home renovation projects, contact our team of dedicated professionals with Country Club Homes at 203-762-0550 or visit www.countryclubhomesinc.com.

  • Choosing New Windows for Your Fairfield County Home

    A simple way to improve the operation, performance, and beauty of your home is to add new custom designed windows.  Custom designed windows can let more light and air into your home while retaining good energy-efficient performance and enhancing the character of your home.  However, before you start shopping for new windows, you need to…

  • Enjoy Your Patio Year-Round with an Outdoor Fireplace

    An outdoor fireplace not only adds drama to your outdoor space, but functionality as well.  On those cool summer, spring or fall nights, an outdoor fireplace will throw off warmth that will considerably extend the time you can use your patio. For a smaller backyard, the vertical structure of a chimney will draw the eyes upward expanding…

  • Customize Your Home with a Theater, Home Gym, or Other Specialty Room

    It is the custom touches that set a house apart from the others, as well as make it more livable for you.  If you work at home, you may need a home office with custom built-ins or perhaps a work-out room would be nice to take some breaks from work!  Some people dream of having a home theatre…

  • How Energy Efficient is Your Fairfield County Home?

    Owning an efficient and comfortable home is the desire of many Fairfield homeowners. While many newly built homes are better insulated and more efficient than older homes, nearly all houses have areas where energy efficiency can be improved. There are three different tests that can be performed to determine your home’s efficiency: 1. Blower Door…