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Your Outdoor Entertaining Must-Dos
January 19 2021
Lazy summer days are perfect for entertaining friends and family outdoors—there’s not much better than al fresco dinner parties on long, sunlit evenings. Or if your family includes children who need to get out some energy before bedtime, summer days are the perfect opportunity to coat the kids in sunscreen, hand them popsicles and plenty of water, and send ‘em outside.
The caveat here is that outdoor entertaining is really fun only if you’re prepared with the right stuff to make sure everyone has a ball while staying cool, comfortable, and bug bite-free.
Ready to learn more about the must-dos for entertaining in the great outdoors? Check out our list below!
Tips for Choosing the Right Outdoor Lighting
January 19 2021
The lighting you choose for inside your home makes a huge difference in the feel of each room. And although outdoor lighting is equally important, it often gets overlooked. If you’re like most homeowners, you probably don’t give much thought to your home’s outdoor lighting until the sun goes down.
The reality, however, is that outdoor lighting is important both to the look of your house and the safety of your guests and family members—and in most cases, it needs to go beyond a simple porch light and a motion-activated flood light at each corner of your house.
Not sure where to start? Keep reading!
Vendor Spotlight – CertainTeed
January 19 2021
Meet our June Vendor Spotlight, CertainTeed, a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products!
5 Best Ways to Update Your Home for Summer
January 19 2021
If rising temperatures haven’t yet made their way to your area, they’re probably just around the corner. Summer heat can be a welcome change from months of winter, but only if your A/C can keep up! Preparing your home in advance ensures that you’re ready when the thermometer spikes into the 80s. Not sure how to get your home ready for the summer months? Keep reading for our five best tips!
June Home Builder Spotlight: Josh Osmer
January 19 2021
Meet our June Builder of the Month, Josh Osmer of Wausau Homes North Aurora.
Josh worked for a homebuilding company in his younger years, and he eventually branched out to start his own construction company. Now, Josh is an expert at navigating the homebuilding process and is ready to help make every buyer’s custom home building experience an enjoyable one from start to finish.
Keep reading to get to know Josh on a more personal level with our Q&A.
May Home Builder Spotlight: Jed Estola
January 19 2021
Meet our May Builder of the Month, Jed Estola of Wausau Homes Ironwood.
Jed has an extensive background in structural design and residential construction that makes him a well-rounded expert at navigating the homebuilding process. Woodtech Builders is ready to help make every homebuyer’s experience an enjoyable one from start to finish.
Get to know Jed on a more personal level with our Q&A.
Vendor Spotlight – Moen
January 19 2021
Meet our April Vendor Spotlight, Moen, the #1 faucet brand in North America!
April Home Builder Spotlight: Jeff Klopp
January 19 2021
Meet our April Builder of the Month, Jeff Klopp of Wausau Homes Wausau.
Jeff has quickly become an expert at navigating the homebuilding process and is ready to help make every homebuyer’s experience an enjoyable one from start to finish.
Get to know Jeff on a more personal level with our Q&A.
Vendor Spotlight – Sierra Pacific Windows
January 19 2021
Meet our March Vendor Spotlight, Sierra Pacific Windows, a division of Sierra Pacific Industries, which is a family-owned forest products company.
Vendor Spotlight – Dura Supreme
January 19 2021
Meet our February Vendor Spotlight, Dura Supreme Cabinetry. With a legacy of quality and craftsmanship, Dura Supreme is privately owned and operated for 60+ years, providing homeowners some of the best cabinetry in value, design, quality, and craftsmanship.
2020 Builder of The Year: Greg Schoone
January 19 2021
Meet our 2020 Builder of The Year, Greg Schoone of Wausau Homes Minocqua.
Part of a dedicated family of builders, Greg Schoone has been building custom homes for over 28 years. An expert at the homebuilding process, Greg and his team specialize in the vacation market and are ready to help make every homebuyer’s experience an enjoyable one from start to finish.
Get to know our Builder of The Year in more detail with our Q&A.
Vendor Spotlight – Diamond Kote
January 19 2021
Diamond Kote® Building Products leads the industry as the #1 brand of pre-finished LP® SmartSide®.
January Home Builder Spotlight: Rich Krier
January 19 2021
Meet our January Builder of the Month, Rich Krier of Wausau Homes Indianola.
Owners Rich Krier, and son Brian Krier have been building custom homes for over 40 years. They are experts at navigating the homebuilding process and ready to help make every homebuyer’s experience an enjoyable one from start to finish.
Get to know Rich on a more personal level with our Q&A.
December Home Builder Spotlight: Jason Wanke
January 19 2021
Meet our December Builder of the Month, Jason Wanke of Wausau Homes Medford.
Jason Wanke and his team can construct the perfect home for your needs. You can count on their collective financial stability, longevity in the business, quality reputation, trouble free service, and price guarantee.
Get to know Greg on a more personal level with our Q&A.
November Home Builder Spotlight: Troy Freed
January 19 2021
Meet our November Builder of the Month, Troy Freed of Wausau Homes Kalamazoo.
The Wausau Homes Kalamazoo team led by Troy Freed and his family, have 40 years of construction expertise. Troy is the current president of the Western Michigan HBA and his team was recognized by the Michigan Home Builders Association as the 2018 Builder of the Year. Troy is building a family legacy with Wausau Homes that will continue to serve the Kalamazoo community for years to come.
Get to know Troy on a more personal level with our Q&A.
