Leaving your Eagle River home for vacation during the winter months? I have a suggestion for you. You may want to turn off your water supply, but there is a remote chance that a pipe will burst and you would’t know about it until you get home. We have remodeled several homes after a pipe
Another “tip for today” from North Twin Builders for Vilas County homeowners. Take the time to walk around your home and make sure the windows are locked / latched and secure. This is important not only for security purposes but air infiltration. Many times, we will go to homes to perform some work for the
Did you know that naturally fallen snow is a great insulator? Use this to your advantage during the long winter months in the Northwoods! Be careful not to pack the snow down next to your home, over septic systems, drain lines, water lines (your well to the house for example), or any other frost sensitive
North Twin Builders wants to help you find home products! North Twin Builders is always looking for helpful links for our Northern WI and Upper MI clients. Check out http://www.hayneedle.com/ for some great products for your custom home. This site has something for every room of your home – from outdoor furniture to desks for
Do you ever find yourself wondering why your Vilas County home electric bill is so high? Or see a sudden increase in the bill? Understanding your energy consumption is the first step in making your home more energy-efficient! This useful calculator, courtesy of Consumer Power, may help you get to the bottom of your energy
This link leads you to a very useful device. It will help you understand just how much power is consumed by your electronic devices and appliances. For example, I use mine on chargers to help me remember to unplug them whenever I am not charging a battery. The wattage indicator button is a quick reminder