The great thing about building a new custom home is that the homeowner has so many choices when it comes to the design and features of the home. Whether you have been dreaming about a beautiful stone fireplace, luxurious custom hardwood floors, or an elegant vaulted ceiling, the sky (and maybe your budget) is the
Vilas County has so many unique offerings, and one of these is the natural resources educational facility, Trees for Tomorrow, in Eagle River. This specialty school sits on 30 acres of forested land, and provides a variety of workshops, classes, and events for all ages. Trees for Tomorrow was established in 1944 as a non-profit
Are you considering moving your family to beautiful Vilas County, Wisconsin? North Twin Builders has the perfect house for you! Located in the quiet and friendly town of Phelps, this energy-efficient home is perfect for a growing family, close to the Phelps school. Beautiful Location for a Beautiful Home in Phelps, WI North Twin Builders
Are you considering what type of custom home you would like? Timber frame homes, which have been around for centuries, can be a great choice for many reasons. Timber frame homes are built with long timbers in a horizontal and vertical framework that make them stronger than standard building types and allow for great freedom
One of the first things homeowners think about when building a new home is size. Budget naturally plays a role when deciding how much home to build, but it shouldn’t be the only factor. It’s also important to consider the different ways you will use your home, like working, entertaining, or raising a family. Ignoring
When hiring a professional custom home builder, many Northern Wisconsin homeowners prefer a contractor that can manage every step of the building process. This saves the client time and hassle, and ensures that all elements of the new home work perfectly together. When you choose North Twin Builders as your home builder, we take care
“Building science is the collection of scientific knowledge and experience that focuses on the analysis and control of the physical phenomena affecting buildings and architecture. It traditionally includes the detailed analysis of building materials and building envelope systems.” – Definition of Building Science from Wikipedia. Building Science = Seeing the Big Picture Simply put, building science is seeing the big
North Twin Builders invites current and hopeful residents of Northern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan to check out our useful online blog! As an experienced Northwoods home builder, we have some great ideas and valuable advice to share on a wide range of topics regarding your home. With educational how-to’s, DIY project tips, and home safety
Quality and attention to detail! As any good builder will tell you, one sure sign of quality construction is simply how long a building stands. Shoddy workmanship, subpar materials and under-skilled workers all lead to the same bad end. When a home is still standing in its original state decades after construction, it is easy
A good friend of mine sent me the link below concerning propane prices here in Northern WI and Upper MI. It helps to explain what is going on with the high propane prices here in the midwest. I did some calculations, and if propane is over $3.24 to $3.60 (depending on your furnace or boiler efficiency),