Blueprints Blog

October 19, 2016

Tips to Creating a Welcoming Entryway in Your Home

Cypress Homes realizes that foyers and mudrooms are all about first impressions. When done right, these entry spaces sum up a home’s style in a few square feet, visually preparing visitors for the rooms that lie beyond. Foyers and mudrooms have a practical aspect as well — a bench to rest on, a mirror for touch-ups that owners and guests alike look to when coming and going. Here are 8 ideas to make the first steps into your home more appealing.... Read More »

September 6, 2016

August Facebook Poll Results

Twice a week on Facebook, we create poll questions with 3 different options to let people tell us what type of home features they like. Then each month we’re giving you a summary of the winners so you can see our most popular home features! Below are the poll results from... Read More »

August 31, 2016

Curb Appeal: The Many Faces of a Floor Plan

The first impression most people have of a home is its appearance from the street, often referred to as the home’s “curb appeal.” When building a new home, the homeowner is able to more easily tailor the home’s curb appeal to their personal style. Much of the way the home looks... Read More »

August 11, 2016

Location, Location, Location… Choosing Where to Live and Why It Matters

As the saying goes, the three most important factors in the desirability of a property are “location, location, location.” This saying really does hold a lot of truth. Just think, when you are searching for a new home one of the first things you do is narrow down which areas... Read More »

June 30, 2016

3 Tips for Choosing a Site for Your New Home

To build your dream home, you must first consider what does your dream lot look like? The site on which you build your home is often the first step in the design process! Your budget, desired location, and the type of home you want will be important factors choosing your... Read More »

June 23, 2016

Danger Areas in Your Home

There are many danger areas one tends to try and stay away from, but there are other areas you simply can’t avoid. In those cases you must use precaution. Here are two common places that may present a danger if you’re not careful: The Bathroom Every year there are more... Read More »

November 1, 2013

The Smartphone House: 9 Home Products You Control from the Palm of Your Hand

Is there anything that a smartphone can’t do these days? It certainly doesn’t seem like it, there’s an app for just about everything! Here are 9 home products you can control from your phone:... Read More »

October 29, 2013

Best of the Valley 3 Years in a Row!

Cypress Homes is proud to announce that we have once again been named one of the “Best of the Valley” in the Residential Builder category! This is the 3rd year in a row that Cypress has been voted a top 3 finalist in the Post Crescent’s Readers’ Choice Awards. The award is especially important to us because it is voted on by the Fox Valley community.... Read More »

October 14, 2013

WHBA Fall Parade of Homes 2013

It’s the perfect time of year for the Winnebago Home Builders Association’s Fall Parade of Homes. This week kicks off the Fall Parade of Homes, beginning Friday, October 18th, at 5 pm. This year’s parade will showcase 19 new homes located in the Oshkosh and Fond du Lac areas. We are excited to announce Cypress Homes has a home in the Town of Algoma that will be showcased in the parade. The Parade of Homes is a great opportunity for Wisconsin home builders to have their products on display! Not only is it beneficial for the home builders, but for homeowners as well. You can get amazing ideas for your own home, whether you plan on building or just remodeling.... Read More »

August 8, 2013

Parade of Homes

It’s that time of year again, when the Valley Home Builders Association holds the Summer Parade of Homes. This year there will be 40 brand new homes to tour, one of which is built by Cypress Homes. Whether you are looking to build in the near future or not, this event... Read More »

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