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Wausau Homes Blog
Get homebuilding advice, hear about current trends, and learn company news.
JULY HOME BUILDER SPOTLIGHT: JEFF SIMMS
Meet our July Builder of the Month, Jeff Simms of Wausau Homes Marshalltown. Jeff understands that homebuilding is a complex process and everyone’s needs are different. Jeff and his team don’t build one-size-fits-all homes—their first priority is working with you to create the perfect design that fits your family. Whether you need a place to raise your children, a weekend getaway, or flexible space for an office, or visiting grandparents, there is a perfect design for you. Keep reading to get to know Jeff on a more personal level with our Q&A.
YOUR OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING MUST-DOS
Lazy summer days are perfect for entertaining friends and family outdoors—there’s not much better than al fresco dinner parties on long, sunlit evenings. Or if your family includes children who need to get out some energy before bedtime, summer days are the perfect opportunity to coat the kids in sunscreen, hand them popsicles and plenty of water, and send ‘em outside. The caveat here is that outdoor entertaining is really fun only if you’re prepared with the right stuff to make sure everyone has a ball while staying cool, comfortable, and bug bite-free. Ready to learn more about the must-dos for entertaining in the great outdoors? Check out our list below!
TIPS FOR CHOOSING THE RIGHT OUTDOOR LIGHTING
The lighting you choose for inside your home makes a huge difference in the feel of each room. And although outdoor lighting is equally important, it often gets overlooked. If you’re like most homeowners, you probably don’t give much thought to your home’s outdoor lighting until the sun goes down. The reality, however, is that outdoor lighting is important both to the look of your house and the safety of your guests and family members—and in most cases, it needs to go beyond a simple porch light and a motion-activated flood light at each corner of your house. Not sure where to start? Keep reading!
VENDOR SPOTLIGHT - CERTAINTEED
Meet our June Vendor Spotlight, CertainTeed, a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products!
5 BEST WAYS TO UPDATE YOUR HOME FOR SUMMER
If rising temperatures haven’t yet made their way to your area, they’re probably just around the corner. Summer heat can be a welcome change from months of winter, but only if your A/C can keep up! Preparing your home in advance ensures that you’re ready when the thermometer spikes into the 80s. Not sure how to get your home ready for the summer months? Keep reading for our five best tips!
JUNE HOME BUILDER SPOTLIGHT: JOSH OSMER
Meet our June Builder of the Month, Josh Osmer of Wausau Homes North Aurora. Josh worked for a homebuilding company in his younger years, and he eventually branched out to start his own construction company. Now, Josh is an expert at navigating the homebuilding process and is ready to help make every buyer’s custom home building experience an enjoyable one from start to finish. Keep reading to get to know Josh on a more personal level with our Q&A.
VENDOR SPOTLIGHT - WOODPORT
Meet our May Vendor Spotlight, Woodport, making doors in Shawano, Wisconsin, the heart of the Midwest.
MAY HOME BUILDER SPOTLIGHT: JED ESTOLA
Meet our May Builder of the Month, Jed Estola of Wausau Homes Ironwood. Jed has an extensive background in structural design and residential construction that makes him a well-rounded expert at navigating the homebuilding process. Woodtech Builders is ready to help make every homebuyer’s experience an enjoyable one from start to finish. Get to know Jed on a more personal level with our Q&A.
VENDOR SPOTLIGHT - MOEN
Meet our April Vendor Spotlight, Moen, the #1 faucet brand in North America!
TOP GADGETS TO MAKE YOUR HOME SMART HOME COMPATIBLE
Smart home technology can make all the difference in your new custom-built home. In the past, installing this technology in your home was tedious, expensive, and even invasive. Today, there is hardly a home in America that does not have some form of a smart device within its walls, such as smartphones. The good news is that there are very few changes you may need to make to your home to make it smarter.
APRIL HOME BUILDER SPOTLIGHT: JEFF KLOPP
Meet our April Builder of the Month, Jeff Klopp of Wausau Homes Wausau. Jeff has quickly become an expert at navigating the homebuilding process and is ready to help make every homebuyer’s experience an enjoyable one from start to finish. Get to know Jeff on a more personal level with our Q&A.
VENDOR SPOTLIGHT - SIERRA PACIFIC WINDOWS
Meet our March Vendor Spotlight, Sierra Pacific Windows, a division of Sierra Pacific Industries, which is a family-owned forest products company.
VENDOR SPOTLIGHT - DURA SUPREME
Meet our February Vendor Spotlight, Dura Supreme Cabinetry. With a legacy of quality and craftsmanship, Dura Supreme is privately owned and operated for 60+ years, providing homeowners some of the best cabinetry in value, design, quality, and craftsmanship.
2020 BUILDER OF THE YEAR: GREG SCHOONE
Meet our 2020 Builder of The Year, Greg Schoone of Wausau Homes Minocqua. Part of a dedicated family of builders, Greg Schoone has been building custom homes for over 28 years. An expert at the homebuilding process, Greg and his team specialize in the vacation market and are ready to help make every homebuyer’s experience an enjoyable one from start to finish. Get to know our Builder of The Year in more detail with our Q&A.
VENDOR SPOTLIGHT - DIAMOND KOTE
Diamond Kote® Building Products leads the industry as the #1 brand of pre-finished LP® SmartSide®.