Leaving your Eagle River home for vacation during the winter months? I have a suggestion for you. You may want to turn off your water supply, but there is a remote chance that a pipe will burst and you would’t know about it until you get home. We have remodeled several homes after a pipe
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December 20, 2012
December 11, 2012
Keep the Cold Vilas County Air of Winter Where it Belongs – Outside!
Another “tip for today” from North Twin Builders for Vilas County homeowners. Take the time to walk around your home and make sure the windows are locked / latched and secure. This is important not only for security purposes but air infiltration. Many times, we will go to homes to perform some work for the
November 29, 2012
What to do with all that Northwoods snow when winter arrives?
Did you know that naturally fallen snow is a great insulator? Use this to your advantage during the long winter months in the Northwoods! Be careful not to pack the snow down next to your home, over septic systems, drain lines, water lines (your well to the house for example), or any other frost sensitive
November 9, 2012
Find Unique Items for Your Northern Wisconsin Home!
Here is the link to the REJUVENATION website, with a lot of great products for your Northern Wisconsin or Upper Michigan home! And check these out! Very cool bulbs that are reproductions of bulbs from the early 1900s or so. THEY are NOT GREEN, but are worth buying a couple to show people the difference between
November 2, 2012
Great Website for Northern Wisconsin Home Products
North Twin Builders wants to help you find home products! North Twin Builders is always looking for helpful links for our Northern WI and Upper MI clients. Check out http://www.hayneedle.com/ for some great products for your custom home. This site has something for every room of your home – from outdoor furniture to desks for
October 29, 2012
Handy Calculator: Breakdown Your Vilas County Home Electric Bill
Do you ever find yourself wondering why your Vilas County home electric bill is so high? Or see a sudden increase in the bill? Understanding your energy consumption is the first step in making your home more energy-efficient! This useful calculator, courtesy of Consumer Power, may help you get to the bottom of your energy
October 13, 2012
Find Ideas for Your Northwoods Custom Home!
Here is a direct link to a website that gives some pointers on remodeling your bathroom and other Northwoods custom home ideas. http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/3650734/list/How-to-Choose-the-Best-Drain-for-Your-Shower The website is loaded with helpful ideas and a great place to start when you are planning what you want to do with your home remodeling project. Many of our Northwoods custom
September 7, 2012
An Energy Tip to Better Understand Energy Consumption
This link leads you to a very useful device. It will help you understand just how much power is consumed by your electronic devices and appliances. For example, I use mine on chargers to help me remember to unplug them whenever I am not charging a battery. The wattage indicator button is a quick reminder
August 9, 2012
Welcome to our North Twin Builders’ Blog!
We Are Happy To Connect With You On Our Website And Blog! Welcome to the North Twin Builders blog. We aim to create an open forum for our clients, friends, colleagues, and anyone else seeking information about their homes. We firmly believe that there is always room for learning, regardless of one’s level of experience