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  • Tips for Building a Classy, Eco-Friendly Driveway

    Did you know that traditional asphalt or concrete driveways increase the amount of stormwater runoff that ends up in nearby rivers and lakes? As this runoff is carried away, it picks up traces of pollutants, such as pesticides and petroleum. You can help curb this potential pollution of rivers and lakes by installing a green driveway that promotes groundwater recharge.
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    Contemporary Landscape by Pipersville Landscape Architects & Designers Landscape Plus, LLC via Houzz
    There are a variety of options for green driveways, including:

    • Gravel. A gravel driveway is a natural option for an eco-friendly driveway. Gravel is permeable, helps prevent rainwater run off, and is easy to maintain in warmer climates that don’t require much snow removal.
    • Open-cell pavers. A driveway composed of concrete pavers with spaces between them aids in groundwater recharge by providing opportunity for rainwater to seep back into the ground. The spaces also add a little green to the driveway area.
    • Pervious pavers. A pervious paver driveway is installed much like an open-cell driveway. However, instead of open space between pavers the joins are filled with aggregate that aids in groundwater recharge.

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    Farmhouse Exterior by Evanston Landscape Architects & Designers Kettelkamp & Kettelkamp via Houzz
    Country Club Homes offers many green home building solutions and options. Contact us online today to learn how to make your custom home more environmentally friendly.  Call us at 203-762-0550 or visit our website.

  • A New Direction for a Classic: Vertical Subway Tiles

    Subway tiles have fascinated American homeowners since they first debuted in the NYC underground transit in 1904. Adaptable style, reliable durability and easy maintenance make subway tiles a timeless option that works in both modern and historic environments. White subway tile is the most popular by far but today’s manufacturers provide a galaxy of colors,…

  • Country Club Homes Receives Influencer and Recommended Badges from Houzz

    Country Club Homes, Inc. is proud to announce our reviews and contributions to Houzz discussions have unlocked two new badges: the Influencer badge which is given to pros whose advice and knowledgeable posts are most appreciated by the Houzz community, and, the Recommended badge which goes only to the top-rated pros on Houzz.     Earlier this…

  • Outdoor Renovations Extend Your Home’s Living Space

    As the final days of summer draw to a close, we are reminded that fall is around the corner, children are back in school, and most of us are back to our hectic schedules. One way to help us relax, enjoy our friends and family, and extend the season is to expand your living area to the outdoors. A…

  • Hot Trend: Shiplap Siding Wall Treatment

    We’ve been one of the area’s leading custom homebuilding and remodeling firms since 1955 and have seen trends come, go and come back in fashion again. Once trends are widely used people want something different; they want change. Did you know brass is back? It may not be the brass from the 80’s, but brass…