You are building a custom home. You spend hours pouring over websites like Houzz and Pinterest looking at details you would like to incorporate in your kitchen, master bathroom and living room. But how much time have you given to your new garage? Webster’s definition...
With Thanksgiving upon us, the holiday season is in full swing and that means decorating your custom home. With twinkling lights, yard ornaments, Christmas trees, and candles burning, it’s exciting to decorate your new home for the first time. Be sure to keep your...
In the season of gratitude, one of the places we should take a moment to reflect on and give thanks for is our home. A home is much more than the walls and roof; it is the space that brings family and friends together and where memories are made. There are features in...
In Wisconsin, we are officially out of boating season. The cool temperatures earlier in the fall cut the season shorter than other years, and the boats are coming off the lakes. Many boat owners have their boats stored for the offseason in warehouses or garages, but...
Fall is officially here, which in Wisconsin means cooler temperatures are around the corner. Even if you’re not ready for the frigid days ahead, make sure your home is! Need help getting your home ready? Here’s a simple guide to getting your luxury custom lake home...
Windows may seem like a pretty part of a home that lets light in, but they also have a fascinating history and purpose for your custom home. The first use of the word window comes from the 13th century and is believed to come from the Old Norse "vindauga," meaning...
We live in a health-conscious world today: from what we eat to how we exercise, healthy living choices are everywhere. We should consider the same practice of making healthy choices when it comes to building a custom home, too. The average American spends 70% of...
The leaves crunch under your feet, the smell of fall is in the air. House after house, daring yourself to approach… is that a ghost in the tree? It is all pretend, isn’t it? Halloween memories: the approach to the front door of a home to seek a treat! Don’t you love...
Colby Construction recently completed the final touches on a beautiful vacation home we call Modern Belle. The name selected for the home truly reflects the grace and style of this gem. The simple, clean lines of this home make you feel instantly relaxed. It’s no...