Additions – Page 3 – Exterior Renovations

A modern kitchen in Madison, WI, with a stainless steel stove and vent. The backsplash features light green subway tiles. Wooden floating shelves hold white dishes, bowls, and mugs. The dark stone countertops have various kitchen items placed neatly amidst recent exterior renovations.

Remodeling trends for 2019

Additions, Design / November 15, 2018

Are you planning on adding or renovating your home in 2019? If so here are some popular remodeling trends for you to think about.

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A modern two-story house with blue siding and large windows is partially shaded by tall green trees. Sunlight filters through the leaves, casting dappled light on the home's exterior renovations. Nestled in Madison, WI, the sky is clear and bright, adding to the serene atmosphere.

Low-E Windows

Additions, Low-E windows / October 10, 2018

It’s getting cooler and eventually, the weather will turn downright cold. We live in Wisconsin so this is no surprise to anyone. It’s also the only time of year when people start to think about the quality of their windows. Adding Low-E windows to your next upgrade, addition, or remodel project is a must.

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An unfinished room under construction in Madison, WI, with exposed wooden studs and rafters. Insulation partially covers the walls, and there are two windows. Various construction materials and tools are scattered on the floor, including a box of supplies and a vacuum cleaner, hinting at ongoing exterior renovations.

Adding a room above the garage

Additions / August 14, 2018

How would you like the value of your house to go up by $100,000? Not by a sudden property boom or anything as rich as that, obviously that isn’t going to happen anytime soon – but by adding an extra bedroom and bathroom above your garage. This scenario is entirely possible if you happen to

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A modern, rectangular gas fireplace is built into a dark, tiled wall. Flames dance over a bed of blue and orange glass rocks. A glass coffee table with a yellow fruit bowl and a gray sofa with green and yellow cushions are partially visible in the foreground, perfect for cozy evenings after your exterior renovations in Madison, WI.

Best gas fireplaces for your new addition.

Additions, remodeling / July 25, 2018

Let’s face it, we live in a cold weather climate. (For at least part of the year.) And when considering your new addition adding a gas fireplace is a must-have feature you will not regret. The struggle here is which brand is the best. Let’s take a look at some of my favorites:

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A person wearing protective gear sprays foam insulation on the walls of an unfinished attic space in a home in Madison, WI. The wooden frame of the roof is visible, and the floor is covered with a tarp to catch excess foam material. Natural light enters through a window in the background, highlighting ongoing exterior renovations.

Insulation 101

Additions, Design, Insulation / June 13, 2018

If you’re going to put an addition on your home or perform any kind of remodeling, insulation has to be a topic you’re going to need to talk about. Today, insulation is one of the most technologically advanced products for your home and although you don’t see it, it’s so important in many ways.

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A room under construction with exposed wooden framing, windows without panes, and scattered tools and materials reflects the ongoing exterior renovations. There are ladders, a saw, a red snow shovel, an uninstalled window, and various boxes and cables on the floor in this Madison WI project.

Should you remodel your home?

Additions, Decks / April 12, 2018

Thinking about remodeling your home? If you watch enough HGTV you will eventually get the itch to remodel. But home remodeling isn’t for everyone, and do-it-yourself remodeling is an even bigger challenge. .It may not be a problem if you’re patient and can do the work yourself but in our instant gratification world, we often

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An illustration of a two-story house in Madison, WI, highlighting energy loss. Red arrows show heat escaping through the roof, windows, and doors, while blue arrows indicate ventilation and drafts within rooms. Exterior renovations are shown to improve efficiency. The house is surrounded by trees with the sun shining brightly.

Does going green really save you money?

Additions, Going green / March 23, 2018

I have been asking this questions for years and every time I ask it a new energy efficient product comes out that costs a lot of money but it’s supposed to save you money in the long run. Is this really True? The only answer to this question is that it depends on your time

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A damp, unfinished basement with concrete walls and floor. Water stains and visible mold patches cover the lower portion of the walls, particularly in the corners. Several small puddles of water on the floor suggest possible leakage or poor drainage, highlighting a need for exterior renovations in Madison WI.

The importance of a good gutter system

Additions / February 9, 2018

In some Madison and Dane County neighborhoods, it looked as if a dam had burst. Recent winter storms have submerged backyards, raised rivers to the breaking point and caused plenty of other chaos. But for many local homeowners, it’s their crawlspaces and basements that have suffered the worst damage in what’s shaping up to be

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A modern two-story house in Madison, WI, with a renovated white exterior, large glass windows, and a spacious backyard with green grass. The house features a balcony, a stone chimney, and a patio area with outdoor furniture, set against a clear blue sky.

Do’s and Dont’s for your 2018 remodel project

Additions / January 23, 2018

The first couple of months of every New Year are primetime for predictions. Everything from the economy to diets is fair game for the prognosticators in all industries, especially the home remodel industry. For home design, the predictions from the experts at Houzz are always eagerly anticipated. Houzz is a website which offers products, ideas

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A residential house in Madison, WI with an ongoing exterior renovation project is shown. The house's beige exterior contrasts with the wooden frame structure being built as an extension. Planks, beams, and construction materials are scattered around, under a clear blue sky.

Adding an addition to your home

Additions, Blog / September 22, 2017

Adding an addition to your home can be a simple and (relatively) inexpensive way to improve your home and your way of life. But there are a great deal of questionsImagine if you and your spouse didn’t have to use the bathroom in shifts, if the kids each had their own rooms, if you had

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