You are considering a major home remodel or addition. The builder has been selected and plans have been drawn up, so now you must decide when to begin the project. Living in southeastern Wisconsin naturally brings with it the challenges of the seasons and the weather. It also brings the ...
Summer sunshine is always welcome after long Wisconsin winters, and while health benefits abound from sun exposure, prolonged unprotected exposure can have detrimental effects on our personal health as well as the health of our home. When building a custom luxury home, careful consideration is given by the design team ...
Mother Natures seems to be regularly confusing our winter transition to spring this year in Wisconsin, with downright schizophrenic temperature swings. Multiple heavy snowfalls in April have not only presented driving and wardrobe challenges; they have compromised spring maintenance schedules. April is the critical spring clean-up month, readying properties and ...
A custom-built home by definition is one that reflects the specific style and answers to the lifestyle needs of the homeowner. Every detail small and large, from the orientation on the property and floor plan, to window placement and light fixtures, should be faithful to the residents’ vision. While some ...
When Indian summer temperatures betray the changing colors of fall leaves and delay autumn sweater weather, the sights of pumpkin harvests in fields and roadside stands throughout southeastern Wisconsin remind us of the celebratory seasons ahead. Soon after school begins, these classic symbols of fall harvest and bounty seem omnipresent. ...
As mentioned in last week’s blog regarding finding the perfect balance between property and home when orienting a new custom-built home, location is everything when creating the balance. The principles of applying Feng shui, the Chinese philosophy of creating harmony with one’s environment, add another level of attention to how ...
Each year, spring in Southeastern Wisconsin seems to bring more environmental allergies with abundant rains and milder winters. This year has been no exception, as even residents without known allergies seem to be suffering from typical allergy symptoms, and those unfortunate chronic sufferers are finding little relief in the outdoors. ...
Southeastern Wisconsin is home to some extreme weather swings, and with rising temperatures from spring into summer, rainy days are often accompanied by thunderstorms. Streaks of lightning may look beautiful against dark skies, and many people love to watch storms roll in, watch the flashes of light and time the ...
As the harsh memories of winter fade away with the snow, your custom home may be in need of some repairs or updates. When spring is in the air, the desire to make changes to our home is normal: why just spring clean when you can really freshen up your ...
Wisconsin is blessed with many natural resources, plentiful clean and unspoiled waterways being amongst the most prominent. The Lake Country area in Southeastern Wisconsin has long been a sought after destination for summer homes for prominent families residing in Milwaukee, Chicago and other urban settings. Over the past several decades ...
