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Lumber prices go in cycles, and those of you currently building may have noticed that right now prices are on the rise. Prices are currently around $400 for one thousand board feet of lumber (mbf), their highest since 2005. That is up 18{447216cae66a4d332ab0ac71eb11e27716218036a4f422ac40162b059a195e14} from 2012 and prices are expected to... Read More »
With utility costs steadily rising, now is a great time to look into the efficiency of your home. Whether your budget is big or small, there are always ways to save on energy. Here are some tips we’ve gathered on how you can lower your utility costs: 1. Heating... Read More »
We recently attended the International Builders Show in Las Vegas, NV. This was a great experience both for the exceptional educational seminars and the product demonstrations. In this post, we will be going over a few of the new products we found while walking the show floor. USB Charging Outlets... Read More »
The VHBA 2013 Winter Parade of Homes is one month away! The event, which spans across two weekends in February, will feature 41 new homes located in the Fox Valley. There will be 13 spec homes and 28 contract homes. The Winter Parade of Homes will take place Feb. 16-17... Read More »
Okay, we know this is coming a day or two late, but better late than never! Winter is a long season…more snow days are sure to happen! On those days when you’re snowed in your home, you’ll probably be tempted to make it a lie-on-the-couch-and-drink-hot-chocolate-while-watching-movies-all-day kind of day, and there... Read More »
With the New Year just around the corner, everyone is brainstorming up ways to lose weight and save money. Why not make a few promises for your home? Here are 5 New Years resolutions we came up with for your home. 1. Clean out the Clutter It may seem like... Read More »
When you were young you probably asked your dear old Dad to help build you a tree house. You had these crazy ideas of all the cool stuff it was going to have inside and out. Upon completion of your tree house, it probably wasn’t what you had envisioned but were thrilled with what you had. Today the possibilities are endless and that crazy tree house you envisioned building as a child can become a reality. Luxury tree houses have become a thing of reality and are probably even more elaborate than in your dreams!... Read More »
With Thanksgiving just days away, it’s now time to start getting the dinner ready. By now, you should have completed Part 1. If you have, the house should be cleaned, decorated and ready to go. Now it’s time to focus on prepping the dinner. Here are some easy steps to follow when preparing your Thanksgiving dinner:... Read More »
This week’s Friday Feature is our Birchwood Plan. If you’re looking for a great family home that’s not too big yet not too small, look no further than our Birchwood Plan. This 2,247 sq ft house features an open-concept layout with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. The L-shaped kitchen features... Read More »
Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Hosting Thanksgiving dinner can be a stressful situation. You have to deal with everything from cleaning the house to decorating to cooking dinner! Breaking down these tasks into two different parts will help lessen the stress of the actual day. Part 1 is prepare... Read More »
