Are you tired of your home’s interior decorating or looking to make home improvements? Don’t let the potential costs of home improvement keep you from enjoying your home to the fullest! Many people are surprised at how affordable home remodeling and interior decorating services can be, and simply consulting with a professional contractor can actually
Home Safety Tips
July 28, 2014
July 25, 2014
Northwoods Creative Home Design: Secret Rooms for Function or Fun
Who doesn’t love secret rooms and passageways? They inspire a feeling of mystery and can add a whimsical touch to any home. Beyond the obvious fun of any hidden space, there are many good reasons to include a secret room or passageway in your new home design or home remodeling project. And you don’t have
June 27, 2014
‘Smart’ Homes – Love It or Hate It? : Smart Locks
Every year, we see gadgets and technology getting ‘smarter’. This is a trend that the world seems to love, including us Wisconsinites here in Vilas County, as people race out to upgrade to the newest technology in phones, TVs, computers, and any electronic product imaginable. But did you know that ‘smart’ homes are a leading
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 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
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 21, 2014
Quality is no Laughing Matter When it Comes to Your New Home or Remodel
How many times have you heard the old joke, ‘that must have been built by the lowest bidder,’ when looking at crumbling building, a drafty home or broken infrastructure?’ While that is rarely the actual reason for such situations, it’s a sad but true fact that some companies cut corners to find the lowest price
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