Many of my tips are sparked by real world scenarios that I am involved in. Even though exterior masonry surfaces seem so indestructible, they do need some care every now and then. Exterior surfaces are subject to all kinds of destructive forces – wind, rain, freeze thaw cycles, etc. A good cleaning and resealing will
A tip for today: When bitterly cold temperatures are forecast and you are away from your Northwoods vacation home, it is best not to set your thermostats less than 50 degrees. Even if your home is well insulated, cabinets against exterior walls may contain an average temperature from the room and the coolness of the
January 25-27, North Twin Builders will be at the Lake Home & Cabin Show in Madison. We would really like to meet you or, if you are already one of our many friends, simply to catch up with you and what is happening in your life. Here is a link to the Lake Home &
Do you ever wonder where your Land O’Lakes or Eagle River home is losing heat on a cold winter night? The nights when your furnace or boiler run quite a bit and you notice it? Or perhaps you feel a cool draft and need to dress a little warmer… Well, there are ways you can
Leaving your Eagle River home for vacation during the winter months? I have a suggestion for you. You may want to turn off your water supply, but there is a remote chance that a pipe will burst and you would’t know about it until you get home. We have remodeled several homes after a pipe
Another “tip for today” from North Twin Builders for Vilas County homeowners. Take the time to walk around your home and make sure the windows are locked / latched and secure. This is important not only for security purposes but air infiltration. Many times, we will go to homes to perform some work for the
Did you know that naturally fallen snow is a great insulator? Use this to your advantage during the long winter months in the Northwoods! Be careful not to pack the snow down next to your home, over septic systems, drain lines, water lines (your well to the house for example), or any other frost sensitive
Here is the link to the REJUVENATION website, with a lot of great products for your Northern Wisconsin or Upper Michigan home! And check these out! Very cool bulbs that are reproductions of bulbs from the early 1900s or so. THEY are NOT GREEN, but are worth buying a couple to show people the difference between
North Twin Builders wants to help you find home products! North Twin Builders is always looking for helpful links for our Northern WI and Upper MI clients. Check out http://www.hayneedle.com/ for some great products for your custom home. This site has something for every room of your home – from outdoor furniture to desks for