The unpredictable spring weather in southeastern Wisconsin has us all longing for spring and blooming flowers and plants. April showers bring May flowers, and now is the time to add more color to your gardens. When building a custom lake home, care and consideration...
1 - You are the designer of your home. There’s nothing like the feeling of walking into a home, knowing every detail in the house and the design was hand-selected by you. With a Colby Construction custom home, you’re not limited to just decorating rooms, as your home...
The countertop is a focal point of every custom home kitchen. The countertop is essential to the functionality of a great space for cooking and gathering, and it is a big piece of the heart of the home. The countertop is also the foundation of kitchen décor and sets...
With the the extra daylight hours (courtesy of Daylight Savings time) and the recent temperature fluctuations (thanks to Wisconsin's weather patterns), we're all feeling the first stirrings of spring fever. For many, spring fever includes beginning the discussion...
Today’s baby boomers are beginning to age, but this active group of society is making it a priority to remain in their own home. As they are retiring or thinking about retiring, a new custom home or lake home may be the dream...
It goes with out saying that in the greater Milwaukee area, the winter months begin to drag on. As we come into March, we have about had it with Mother Nature. The snow still falls and the temperatures tease us, and while we know spring must come eventually, the month...
Nestled in the northwestern corner of Waukesha County is an area referred to as “Lake Country” because of its large number of lakes. It includes the communities of Pewaukee, Delafield, Hartland, Merton, Nashotah, Chenequa, Okauchee Lake, Oconomowoc, Summit, and Lac La...
The view with a nature conservancy across the lake, along with the flat shoreline: these are two reasons why the owners of Atwater decided to purchase a property they knew would need both an addition and a significant renovation. Could the property, a 3-bedroom,...
According to the calendar, winter is half over. When you live in Wisconsin, however, you know that we might still have another 3 months or more to get through before we see signs of spring. What to do to survive the harsh months ahead? Go somewhere warm! Many...