When building your home, you will want to work with a contractor who will do the job right. Your home is the place where you spend the most time and make special memories and it should be built with quality, care, and attention to detail. It is important to take time and consider your options
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- By: John Volkmann
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- By: Beth Reinke
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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
- By: johnv
- bugs, DIY, insect prevention
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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
- By: Beth Reinke
- custom, egress, family safety, Fire Safety, Home Safety, Phelps WI, safety
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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
- By: Celeste Hendrickson
- Home improvement, kitchen remodeling
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Kitchen Remodel Dreaming – The Walk-in Pantry
When it comes to remodeling your kitchen, the sky is the limit for choices. Do you want a kitchen island, eat-in kitchen, new appliances or updated cupboards? If you have been dreaming of a walk-in pantry, here are some points to remember from North Twin Builders, your quality remodeling contractor in Vilas County. All things
- By: Celeste Hendrickson
- remodeling, Windows
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Remodeling Your Home? Consider New Window Designs!
You may know that you are ready for a home remodeling project, but what exactly do you want to change? Flooring, color palettes, and appliances are often the first things that come to mind. However, your windows can make as big of an impact as new hardwood flooring. And, especially if you live in an
- By: Celeste Hendrickson
- Air Leakage
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Exploring Air Barriers & Moisture Movement
We recently discussed the flow and effects of moisture throughout your home, and the importance of controlling it. The best way to succeed with the battle against moisture is by implementing building science techniques when the home is first built. It is up to your contractor to have the knowledge and experience to build your
- By: Celeste Hendrickson
- Home Maintenance, Home Prevention Methods
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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
- By: Celeste Hendrickson
- Air Leakage, Home Maintenance, Home Safety
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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
- By: Celeste Hendrickson
- Flooring, Home improvement
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Choosing Flooring for Your Northwoods Home Improvement
When undergoing a home improvement project, it may seem like there are endless decisions to make. One of the most important is the style of flooring because this plays a vital role in the comfort, aesthetics and function of each room. By assessing the pros and cons of each choice and determining your personal preferences,



