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January 4, 2016
Where Your Carpeting Dollars Go
Flooring For Your New Home When you are creating a budget for your home construction, flooring is an area where you can exercise quite a bit of control. Often times, carpeting is a more affordable flooring option, and an option that creates a feeling of comfort underfoot, especially popular for bedrooms and living areas. The
August 28, 2014
3 Factors for Choosing a Vilas County Building Site for Your New Home
The building site for your new home is an important element in the new construction process. Without research and proper planning, it can majorly impact your construction budget, present unexpected problems, or leave you limited in your choices of new home design. Choosing the right property is essential to a successful building experience and your
August 22, 2014
4 Steps for Financing Your New Home Construction
Building a new home can be more complicated financially than buying an existing home, and it’s easy to be intimidated by the process. However, moving into a home that was designed to suit your lifestyle and needs is well worth it and the return on your investment can be high. The main difference comes from
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
February 11, 2014
What makes the difference between potential home builders here in Vilas County?
Quality and attention to detail! As any good builder will tell you, one sure sign of quality construction is simply how long a building stands. Shoddy workmanship, subpar materials and under-skilled workers all lead to the same bad end. When a home is still standing in its original state decades after construction, it is easy
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),
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
April 17, 2013
Cost Per Square Foot To Build A Custom Home In Eagle River
What does it cost per square foot to build a custom home? I am asked this question all the time. The quick answer is, “it depends”. It depends on many things. Over the years, we have built an incredible variety of homes in the Phelps and Eagle River WI area. Many times we reflect on the fact that