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Hey baby boomers! Retirement isn’t too far down the road. Even if you aren’t planning on retiring anytime soon, it is never too early to start thinking about the home you’ll retire in. Where do you want to live when you retire? As a custom home builder, we have some experience building homes for customers to retire in. Here are a few tips to consider if you are thinking about building one:... Read More »
If you have children or are planning on having them, home safety measures are something you need to think about. Household injuries are one of the top reasons kids under 3 years old visit the ER. Try viewing your home from a baby’s perspective and think about what home features could cause harm. Here are some tips for how to make common hazardous household areas safer for children:... Read More »
Extremely cold Wisconsin winters and hot humid summers can cause your electric bills to sore through the roof. The average household spends more than $2,200 a year on these energy bills, nearly half of which goes to heating and cooling. At Cypress Homes Inc. our Focus on Energy certified homes guarantee that we deliver you savings without sacrificing comfort.... Read More »
One of the most contemplating decisions in interior design resides in choosing a countertop. The decision may appear relatively simple, but the extreme variety of prices, surfaces, and options within each countertop style may surprise you. Consider your budget along with the atmosphere you are trying to create in your kitchen. Also, look for functionality, feel, and design. Here is a brief summary that might help you cut through the clutter involved with looking for a new countertop.... Read More »
At Cypress Homes we are dedicated to building the most comfortable, safe, durable, and efficient homes for our customers. That it is why it is crucial that we stay up to date with latest and greatest home features. Here are 2 new features that add to your home’s comfort, safety, longevity, and efficiency.... Read More »
Did you take some time out of your weekend to check out this year’s Winter Wonderland of Homes? Don’t worry if you missed out on this opportunity, because you still have time. You can check out many of the area’s newest homes this weekend as well. In fact, the 2012 VHBA Winter Wonderland of Homes is open this Thursday and Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (February 23-26).... Read More »
At Cypress Homes, we pride ourselves on staying up to date with the latest and greatest building trends. In fact, we just learned tons of new ideas at the International Builder’s Show in Orlando, Florida. We can’t wait to bring this learning experience back to Wisconsin and improve our services in 2012! Here are a few building trends that really set new homes apart.... Read More »
One of the biggest new home building trends involves efficiently maximizing space. Our lifestyles are changing so new homes are adapting to meet our needs. For example, many new homes are cutting back on dining room space, opening kitchens up to living rooms, and utilizing finished basements. These new trends maximize space in the house as a whole, but there are many smaller measures that help to save space.... Read More »
A durable and creative front door can make a statement for your home. Front doors must be sturdy enough to withstand the elements and attractive enough to make a good first impression. At Cypress Homes, we are aware that the design of the front door is quite rapidly becoming just as important as the functionality. We are happy to meet both needs. Here are a few examples.... Read More »
Backsplashes have always done a great job of protecting the wall behind your counters but they are now becoming a popular trend to add a little flare to your kitchen. At Cypress Homes, we are building custom backsplashes into many new homes to give each kitchen a creative and unique feeling. Here are some pictures of our backsplashes as well as some information if you are considering adding or remodeling a backsplash in your kitchen.... Read More »
