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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.

  • Traditional Kitchen Features That Are Always Worth the Investment

    Homeowners considering custom kitchen remodeling are making an investment that increases the value of both their personal happiness and their home. Several traditional kitchen features satisfy functional requirements beautifully at the same time they ensure a potential future payoff. Traditional Kitchen by Wilton Design-Build Firms Country Club Homes via Houzz Island The central kitchen island is…

  • What It’s Like to See Your Custom Home Built

    One of the things we love about building custom homes in Fairfield County is seeing the excitement of the future homeowners as the house takes shape.  When you buy a home ready-built, not only do you relinquish control over custom features, but you don’t get the thrill of anticipation when the dream home of your…

  • Traditional Design Can Be Bold

    Traditional design is capable of as much boldness as modern design. Incorporating traditional design elements in home remodeling ideas is never boring, stuffy or predictable as some fear. Traditional elements are breathtaking and innovative in their own right. Familiar yet New Traditional design is often influenced by historical architecture, and created in a way to appear harmonious and familiar….

  • Design an Automated Media Room in Your Home

    Adding a dedicated media room is popular among today’s home renovation projects. Homeowners like the idea of having a room created solely for enjoying theater-style entertainment. With everything skillfully designed and elements functioning harmoniously, a media room is the perfect escape. Comfort Beyond Theater Seating Some people prefer rows of comfortable reclining chairs arranged like movie theater…