Building a custom home provides you the opportunity to get creative. From the style and design of the home to features, details, and everything in between, it’s a blank canvas to be created. When working with Colby Construction, they can help come up with unique...
This article was featured in the July issue of Lakeshore Living, Lake Country Edition. Enjoy! Lakeshore Living: "A Chenequa Home is a Tribute to This Family’s Past" By Melanie Radzicki McManus | Photography by Tricia Shay Photography As a kid, Andrea “Ace” Rendleman...
You’ve made the decision to build your dream custom-built home in Southeastern Wisconsin. You may have a lot or a lake property you would like to build on or a home that needs to be torn down in order to do so. The big decision now is who will build your home, when do...
Memorial Day weekend is the kick-off to warm weather and outdoor parties in Southeastern Wisconsin. Whether you are hosting lakeside, poolside, or a barbeque, you will likely be dealing with the task of shaping up and keeping your landscaping in tip-top shape for the...
There’s no better time than the beginning of a new season to freshen up your home with a mini makeover. As the trees start to bloom in Wisconsin and we anxiously await summer’s arrival, think about the areas inside and outside your home that you would like to spruce...
As soon as the snow melts in southeastern Wisconsin, we are ready to get outside and enjoy as many months as possible outdoors. Families are spending more time at home and looking for ways to add comfort and entertaining areas to their homes all year-round. So why not...
Gone are the days of homes all being neutral tones. In 2021, there are more exterior house paint colors than ever that will inspire you when selecting the exterior color for your custom lake home. Learn about the top exterior colors for custom built homes below. Top...
You’ve created a budget, and you know what you can spend on your custom-built home. You’ve likely created your Pinterest page with ideas for your new home and started a wish list – perhaps with a few things on it that could stretch your budget. Knowing when to splurge...
After a long winter that included record cold temperatures and more snow then we have seen in Southeastern Wisconsin in a long time, this warm spell may be good for the psyche, but it might not be so great for your house. Drainage issues, roof problems and...