Hardwood floors are a beautiful feature for any home, and a flooring choice that can last more than one generation. The last thing you want is an investment like this to become damaged or scratched, taking away from both the visual appeal and the overall performance. Lucky for you, maintaining your hardwood floors is very
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March 14, 2018
March 6, 2018
Complete Your Eagle River New Home Design with an Interior Designer
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
January 29, 2018
Why You Need a Remodeling Plan with Goals
Undertaking a home remodeling project can be exciting, but also potentially disruptive to a household. Maybe you would like to remodel the whole home, but just don’t have the budget for a large-scale project. No matter the size of the home improvements, the more prepared you are, the smoother the whole process will be. You
May 9, 2017
Insect Prevention
Follow these simple tips to keep insects out of your home! Use a trash can with a tight-fitting lid Wipe down counters often Don’t let dishes soak in the sink overnight Store pet food in airtight containers Rinse containers before putting them in a recycling bin Use weather stripping on any doors leading outside Make
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
January 4, 2016
Where Your Carpeting Dollars Go
Flooring For Your New Home When you are creating a budget for your home construction, flooring is an area where you can exercise quite a bit of control. Often times, carpeting is a more affordable flooring option, and an option that creates a feeling of comfort underfoot, especially popular for bedrooms and living areas. The