Gutters are essential for managing water runoff from your roof and around your residence in Eagle River. When installed by professionals, modern gutters can complement your roof shingle or siding color, adding to your home’s aesthetic appeal. Moreover, gutters prevent water from settling around your basement, which can seep into your foundation and weaken everything
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January 3, 2024
How to Detect if Your Windows Are Rotted
Your windows are an important part of your home and we would like to give you tips on how to detect if your windows are rotted. If you have damaged or moist wood, glass that is foggy or broken hardware – these can all take away from the look and feel of your home and
March 14, 2022
Building Sustainable Homes: Roof Systems & Ventilation
As we work our way through the final weeks of winter, homeowners often look at more economical ways to reduce their heating bills. At North Twin Builders, we help homeowners identify energy efficient changes and sustainable solutions that deliver long-term cost-savings. Monitor Heat Loss for Optimal Sustainability We start the exploration of sustainable home building
April 4, 2018
Beware! Spring Thaw in Vilas County can mean Wet Basements!
Here in the Northwoods of Wisconsin, spring is long-waited and well celebrated. Say goodbye to shoveling, scraping windshields, and tough driving conditions! For your home, spring thaw equals a new set of problems. You have just conquered the dangers of ice dams pushing water through your roof – now that pesky snow is seeping into
March 14, 2018
Caring For Your Hardwood Floors
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
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
November 18, 2015
Exploring Fireplace Maintenance for Your Northwoods Home
As a quality home builder, North Twin Builders understands that maintenance is key to the health and longevity of your Northwoods home. We don’t just care about the building of your home – we want to help you enjoy it for decades to come. One key area of home maintenance that is often overlooked is
December 12, 2014
A Healthy Home Equals a Healthy Homeowner: Part 2
Improving Indoor Air Quality In the first segment of this article, we discussed the effects of poor indoor air quality and what factors contribute. Indoor pollutants, poor ventilation and high levels of moisture all come together to create what is a called a sick building. And sick buildings lead to unhealthy occupants. But what can
November 27, 2014
A Healthy Home Equals a Healthy Homeowner: Part 1
Understanding the Importance, Affects, and Control of Indoor Air Quality for your Northern Wisconsin Home The term “sick building” is a relatively new one, and rather frightening sounding. How can a building be sick? The fact is that you should be concerned with the health of your home because if you are living in a