What is a Home Inspector? A home inspector is an important resource for homeowners. They offer an unbiased, objective view on the performance of your home and its systems. With a 3-4 hour examination, a home inspector can provide a thorough report identifying possible problems in your home’s performance. A home inspector should not be
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April 17, 2014
North Twin Builders Blog Providing Homeowners with Great Tips For Their Custom Home
North Twin Builders invites current and hopeful residents of Northern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan to check out our useful online blog! As an experienced Northwoods home builder, we have some great ideas and valuable advice to share on a wide range of topics regarding your home. With educational how-to’s, DIY project tips, and home safety
March 15, 2014
Ice Dams in Northern Wisconsin: Part 3
Northern Wisconsin Ice Dam Long-Term Solutions In parts 1 and 2 of this blog, North Twin Builders discusses the causes and short-term solutions for ice dams. When your homes heat escapes through the roof, it melts the standing snow and forms an ice dam that has the potential to do serious harm. Most of the
March 14, 2014
Ice Dams in Northern Wisconsin: Part 2
In part 1 of this blog, North Twin Builders explains how to recognize ice dams and the dangers they present to your home. Part 2 examines some possible short-term solutions to get rid of ice dams. Although some of these solutions may work, it is important to understand that ice dams are a long-term problem
March 13, 2014
Ice Dams in Northern Wisconsin: Part 1
Exploring the Causes & Dangers of Ice Dams As we come to the end of this record-breaking winter here in Vilas County, North Twin Builders reminds homeowners to watch out for ice dams. It is important to know how to recognize ice dams, be cautious when trying to deal with them, and seek a long-term
February 22, 2014
Create A Home Maintenance Schedule
North Twin Builders knows that your home is your sanctuary, somewhere you feel safe and something you take pride in. Whether it is a new custom home or long standing cabin, a home maintenance schedule can extend the lifespan, help you save money, and ensure the safety of your family! Why Do I Need A Home Maintenance
January 28, 2014
High propane cost here in Northern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan
A good friend of mine sent me the link below concerning propane prices here in Northern WI and Upper MI. It helps to explain what is going on with the high propane prices here in the midwest. I did some calculations, and if propane is over $3.24 to $3.60 (depending on your furnace or boiler efficiency),
September 25, 2013
Fire Safety and Awareness for Your Home and Garage
Did you know it is dangerous to have certain types of water heaters, furnaces or other heat sources in your garage? Anything with an open flame can be extremely dangerous! If a can of cleaner, gasoline, or other flammable products spills, it can mark disaster for your family and structure. Please take the time to
July 10, 2013
Unexplained fireplace odors within your home revealed
Do you have a fireplace or wood stove in your home? Do you ever have an odor related to these every once in a while? Well there are simple explanations for this. In the winter time, your home is warmer than the exterior temperatures. So the air in your chimney flues wants to go up
May 20, 2013
Bird Hits Can Damage Your Land O’Lakes WI Custom Home, Garage Windows and Patio Doors.
One of our clients here in Vilas County just had a grouse literally fly right through one of their living room windows! The impact must have been unbelievably loud and would have scared them half to death if anyone would have been home. There is broken glass up to 28′ away from the window and the grouse