Have you thought about hiring an interior designer to bring all the interior design elements to your Eagle River home? Do you hesitate because of the expense? You might be surprised to learn that interior design and decorating can be surprisingly affordable and fit into any new home budget! With conceptual space design, color and
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August 25, 2016
Should You Build New or Remodel?
Build New Vs. Remodel, What’s Your Best Option? In all reality, for the price of a used home, you could get a brand new residence. On a per square foot basis, remodeling is often much more expensive than new construction but the decision to do one versus the other should not be based on construction
March 17, 2016
Cleaning Your Gutters
Cleaning Your Wisconsin Home’s Gutters This Spring You cleaned your gutters in the fall before the snow came (hopefully!), and now as spring peeks around the corner here in Wisconsin, your gutters are probably the farthest thing from your mind. But now is a good time to check them again, as the fall winds and
March 16, 2016
Do-It-Yourself Screen Replacement Tips
Time To Think About Screen Replacement Spring is within reach, and that means checking your Northwoods home for necessary repairs. One thing that homeowners often forget to check are the window screens. Luckily, screen replacement is a fairly easy do-it-yourself home maintenance task. Sometimes, the splines – the black rubber strips that hold the screen
February 23, 2016
Understanding Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI)
GFCI Receptacles Keep You Safe At some point you have probably noticed small buttons on your kitchen and bathroom receptacles (outlets), but do you know what they are? These types of receptacles are called GFCIs or Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters. How They Work How do GFCIs work? If you drop an electrical appliance into water,
January 7, 2016
The Importance of Egress Windows
Egress Windows Are Lifesavers! Form and Function Besides adding light to your basement and value to your home, egress windows also make your home safer for everyone. Imagine being trapped in your basement due to a fire – how would you get out? Would someone be able to reach you if you became injured or
December 14, 2015
Reducing Water Waste
Down the Drain When your faucet isn’t working properly, and it is constantly dripping, you pay the price. At first, this may seem like a minor problem that can be ignored or put off for a while, but a leaky faucet can waste five gallons per day or more! Not only that but it can
December 11, 2015
Insulation: R-Values and Heating Costs
How is your Home Performing? Do you ever feel like you are heating the outdoors in the winter and cooling the outdoors in the summer? If you answered yes, then your insulation most likely needs inspecting. This may not be something you spend a lot of time thinking about, but it is important that your
December 10, 2015
Prevent Hot Water Scalding
Water temperature affects skin health On a cold winter day, it feels like there’s nothing better than a long, hot shower. But how hot is too hot? The ideal shower temp for your skin doesn’t stray above lukewarm. As soon as your shower starts scalding, you risk harming your skin’s health. There’s no absolute rule