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Lumber prices go in cycles, and those of you currently building may have noticed that right now prices are on the rise. Prices are currently around $400 for one thousand board feet of lumber (mbf), their highest since 2005. That is up 18{447216cae66a4d332ab0ac71eb11e27716218036a4f422ac40162b059a195e14} from 2012 and prices are expected to... Read More »
We recently attended the International Builders Show in Las Vegas, NV. This was a great experience both for the exceptional educational seminars and the product demonstrations. In this post, we will be going over a few of the new products we found while walking the show floor. USB Charging Outlets... Read More »
With the New Year just around the corner, everyone is brainstorming up ways to lose weight and save money. Why not make a few promises for your home? Here are 5 New Years resolutions we came up with for your home. 1. Clean out the Clutter It may seem like... Read More »
When you were young you probably asked your dear old Dad to help build you a tree house. You had these crazy ideas of all the cool stuff it was going to have inside and out. Upon completion of your tree house, it probably wasn’t what you had envisioned but were thrilled with what you had. Today the possibilities are endless and that crazy tree house you envisioned building as a child can become a reality. Luxury tree houses have become a thing of reality and are probably even more elaborate than in your dreams!... Read More »
Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Hosting Thanksgiving dinner can be a stressful situation. You have to deal with everything from cleaning the house to decorating to cooking dinner! Breaking down these tasks into two different parts will help lessen the stress of the actual day. Part 1 is prepare... Read More »
This week’s Friday Feature is our Brooksville spec home, located at 4398 Bull Rush Drive in Grand Chute.... Read More »
This week’s Friday Feature is our Ridgewood spec home in Greenville! This perfect brand new family home offers an open-concept floor plan with a gorgeous kitchen, granite countertops, gas fireplace with floor-to-ceiling stone, 4 bedrooms, and 2.5 bathrooms. The property is in a sought-after neighborhood, situated on a quiet street. It... Read More »
1. Larger Garages These days, homeowners are looking to put more than just vehicles in their garages. People want to be able to store motorcycles, ATV’s, boats, and lawnmowers. Building a home that has a three-car garage along with extra storage space is a very smart idea, and you will see the return in value.... Read More »
Mold, Mildew or Musty Odors Mold and mildew often occur when there is a water leak somewhere in the house. This can happen on the roof, in the foundation, in a crawlspace under the house, or even in shower walls if they aren’t properly sealed. The key to getting rid of musty odors is to identify the source of a water leak. If the source isn’t obvious, call in a professional.... Read More »
Are you the type of person that allows dirty clothes, used dishes, and clutter to just pile up until it gets to the point when you’re forced to take a whole day or weekend to clean it all up? Or are you tired of having a friend drop by for an unexpected visit and you’re embarrassed to let them see the monstrosity of a mess swallowing up your house?... Read More »
