5 Steps to Get a Kitchen That Looks Like the “After” Photo The kitchen is the heart of the home (and the source of all delicious meals), so when your kitchen starts exhibiting one of the 10 signs you need a new kitchen it’s hard to say no to more functional kitchen. In addition, a […]

Behind the Scenes of Conger: Larry’s Valentine, Deb Conger It shouldn’t be too surprising that Larry Conger’s valentine is his wife, Deb. After almost 36 years of marriage she should be, right? Deb is more than just Larry’s valentine; she is also the valentine of his company Conger Construction. Behind the scenes, Deb does the

How to Choose the Right Contractor When you have a kitchen ready to remodel, or a home project that can’t wait, choosing a contractor can seem daunting. How do you know the contractor is legit? How do you know that contractor can create the dream kitchen or bathroom you’ve always dreamed of? How can you

5 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Home The New Year is an exciting time with many possibilities and opportunities, so why not give your house a fresh start? Stop procrastinating on all those home projects, and jump into 2015 with a new room, the updated room you’ve always dreamed of, or a more energy efficient

5 Ideas to Finish Your Basement When the Wisconsin weather gets cold or wet, or cabin fever sets in, everyone starts looking for a getaway. The answer for many Midwestern families is only steps away—the basement. An unfinished basement is a space full of possibilities, and don’t feel you have to choose just one. Consider

Projects to Tackle When the Mercury Drops The cold temperatures and periodic snow makes it official: winter has come to Wisconsin. Time to get those home improvement projects done. Though we typically think of summer as the season for home improvement projects, winter is a season with less family commitments and outdoor recreation opportunities, making

Home Projects that Make a Great Gift Out of holiday gift ideas for that husband, wife, mother, father, brother or sister that has everything? Give them a gift that goes beyond the traditional sweater or vacuum cleaner. Whether it’s a project around the house you haven’t had time to finish, or something you know they’ve

10 Signs You Need a New Kitchen We all love the vintage character of our kitchens, but at some point every homeowner needs to admit that the vintage kitchen is falling apart. The good news is that kitchens are one of the top projects that add value to your home. Often, replacing a few surfaces

Why should I replace my windows? Imagine a world of freedom where you don’t have to install plastic over your drafty windows every fall. Or you don’t need to worry about water leaking through the gaps around those old windows. Or you won’t have problems trying to open and clean those casement or double hung

Home Remodeling Projects That Add Value Whether you bought a fixer upper, plan on selling your house or just want to add value, know what projects offer the best return for your dollar before you pick up the sledge hammer or pick up the phone to call your contractor. Not all remodeling projects are created