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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.

  • ‘Must Haves’ for Your New Fairfield County Custom Home

    With over 50 years in the custom and luxury home building business here in Fairfield County, CT, Country Club Homes, Inc. has seen hundreds of home trends become fashionable, and then quickly disappear. This is due to stylistic preferences, economic fluctuations, new product development, and many more factors.  While there are some classic trends that…

  • The Latest Fairfield County Kitchen Design Trends

    Are you considering a home renovation in your luxury kitchen?  An informative article from Boston.com discusses the latest kitchen design trends and renovation news, indicating that many home owners have been downsizing on home renovation projects over the last few years. Fred Miller from the Home Improvement Research Institute says “If your water heater went…

  • Pros & Cons of Popular Kitchen Countertop Materials

    What is one of the first things you notice when you visit someone’s kitchen for the first time? You guessed it, the kitchen countertops. If you have personally gone through the process of researching and selecting a new countertop for your kitchen, you probably notice everything about kitchen countertops now; and realize the importance of…

  • Color Trends for Your Home in Fairfield County

    Why do we homeowners take so much time to study colors and find just the right ones for our homes? An informative GE Design Center article entitled, “A Look at The Latest Color Trends” says we use and enjoy colors to set a mood, create interest, or express a unique personality. As we choose colors…