Home prices are out-of-control crazy right now and interest rates are at historic lows. So, what does this mean to people who want to stay in their home and make their current home better? It means you remodel or have an addition added to your current home. Lumber prices are starting to come down a
A true sign of the times is the visual observation of the skyline. We were out on our boat two weekends ago and noticed 24 construction cranes in the skyline from the east side of Madison to Middleton. There’s a lot of construction going on in Madison and in Dane County. Home sales are skyrocketing
Wisconsin summers are heating up and so 2021 has been hotter than usual. This is not a good sign for the shingles on your roof. Roof’s become very hot during the summer and the damage that a worn roof can cause has a domino effect on the rest of your home therefore, it’s very important
It’s that time a year again, and I don’t mean to quote a verse from the holiday song but it just turns out that way. I mean it’s the dreaded ice dam season. If you own an older home and you haven’t set foot in your attic for a decade (or two) then you need
During the Covid-19 pandemic everyone has had to adjust to a new way of living over the past year and it seems like this is going to drag out into next year as well. I did some research and discovered that one of the most pleasing home improvements happening during the past year was gardening
Has anyone besides me noticed the number of construction cranes singing above the skyline when driving around Madison and the suburbs? There’s a construction boom going on and it’s noticeable in many areas. Have you driven down East Washington Avenue lately? It’s crazy!
If you’re considering a remodel or an addition to your home you will have to have a discussion on how to insulate the walls. There are a few different materials you can use and if you walk through Home Depot or Menards you can see all kinds of pink insulation and other brands as well,
It’s that time of year again where we revisit the leaf problem that will soon be collecting in your gutters and downspouts causing all kinds of problems. This is the worst part of autumn as it’s a problem you can’t ignore because if you do water is going to eventually run over the sides of
Have you driven around your neighborhood lately and seen these green sided homes with black stripes going up anywhere? If you have you’re not alone. Zip Systems is the new way to add exterior sheathing to your home as well as sealing your new home without having to wrap it in white Tyvek house wrap.
I’m a fan of many home improvement and style magazines and one of my favorite magazines is Dwell. On the cover of Dwell was the latest trend of accessory dwelling units being built in backyards of larger homes. I poured over the article looking for a reason as to what this new trend was because
It was training day at Exterior Renovations on a new product we are carrying that will enhance the exterior of your home with a stone product that is installed in panels. The product is called Versetta Stone. This is a mortarless product and faux stone that looks and feels like real stone. The beauty of
Upgrade Your WiFi with Orbi During a Remodel One of the easiest things to forget about around your home is your current Wifi system and set up. If you’re like me as long as it works and you’ve never had a problem, years could go by before you noticed how awful your old wifi router
One of the most talked about areas of any home remodel or new construction is attic insulation and venting. The debate lives on even today with all the modern day advancements and technology. so let’s dig into this a little bit to see what’s what.
Two of a good thing is always better than one, right? Especially when it comes to your siding materials. The two dimensional look with your siding materials adds a dramatic style that is noticeable and the impact this creates is soft and pleasing to the eye.
Planning the Next Phase of Your Garage Bump Out Welcome to the second phase of my garage build-out project. I’m calling this the coronavirus project as I’m able to have extra time to work on this since our weekends are free from entertaining and travel.There are a lots of garage buildings for sale near me
Have you ever driven by a home and noticed that on one side of the home is a large wall with one window and no doors? It looks like a massive display of vinyl siding and where a large raised deck should go. Based on the information provided in this content, this is usually next
Why Frost Line Depth Matters Over the years, I have had many friends and relatives ask me about frost line depth in the Madison area since adding the fireplace and the pergola to our back patio. Since they want to do similar things in their back yard, they asked me when all they would have
As I get older I feel like I have become a little set in my ways. This isn’t a bad thing. It’s a good thing. I love the finer things in life and have found a balance between work and my private life that seems to be in harmony. I no longer care about the
Tear down those walls! I know this was a cheesy reference to an old speech but building trends in 2020 and beyond are doing exactly that. Tearing down walls. Or, not putting them up during the building process. I for one love the wide-open space of combing rooms and increasing the feel of a much
If you’re planning on remodeling your home or even looking to put an addition on the back or side of your home I suggest using Marvin Windows for the project. I have researched and purchased Marvin Windows for our home remodel project and I can honestly say that they are fantastic and I would not
