Remodeling

4 Tips for Keeping Sane During a Remodel You’re ready to remodel your [insert project here]! Congrats! Once you’ve made the decision to remodel your kitchen or bathroom, or redoing your flooring or deck, or replacing your windows, it can seem like the end of long road. After all, you’ve been waiting forever to get […]

What kind of decking material should I use? Once you’ve got your deck or porch design set in stone, it comes time to move on to the logistics of your outdoor project. One of the most important decisions is what kind of decking material you should use for your outdoor space. Here are the pros

4 Home Projects to Start When the Temperatures Heat Up Windows There are some home projects that are perfect for summer; after all, replacing your windows during summer is a lot more pleasant than the middle of winter. Remember, too, that a lot of contractors are busy when the mercury rises. That’s why now is

Should I repair or replace my deck? Rotting wood “Do I need a new deck? Can those boards be replaced?” As much as we want for our deck to last forever, there comes a time in every deck’s life when boards need to be repaired—or the whole deck needs to be replaced. If you’re not

4 Fun Deck Ideas for a Great Summer Gazebo A gazebo is a great idea for any deck, especially if you want to make a section of your deck mosquito-free. In addition to keeping you and your guests dry, a gazebo is an ideal place to relax with mosquito netting around you keeping the bugs

Do you need a storm door? Pros of a storm door Adding a storm door to your home has three advantages: • it increases air flow in your home• it reduces the effects of our Wisconsin weather on your home• it lessens the amount of heat loss seeping through your exterior door when the temperatures

4 “Must Do” Home Spring Maintenance Tasks You Shouldn’t Forget Clean out the gutters and downspouts. You’d be surprised at how many leaves, twigs, pine needles, and other debris can clog up your gutters and downspouts. Clogged gutters and downspouts can mean trouble during our spring rains and summer storms. If you neglect the job,

3 Steps to Your Next Dream Deck Choose your material. • Pressure-treated wood. Pressure-treated wood is the most affordable of your three choices of materials for your deck. Pressure-treated wood is long lasting and can be stained whatever color you want. Pressure-treated wood does need maintenance to keep up the look and durability. But there

4 Home Improvement Projects to Add to Your Spring To-Do List New deck Spring is a great time to get all the maintenance done after a hard winter, but it’s also the ideal time to get those projects done that you’ve been dreaming about all winter. After sitting inside all winter, it’s time to turn

4 Home Projects that Can Make Your Aging Parent’s Home Safer When your parent or grandparent is on their own at home, it can seem like a very large job to make their home safer; however, the reality that a few small projects can make an aging parent’s home safer—and make you feel better about