some thoughts on your home

A collection of writings to help you with your home.

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Awards we have received

Silver Award, 2010 Milwaukee/NARI Wisconsin Remodelers Awards, Entire House Under $250,000

Honorable Mention, MBA Sales & Marketing Achievement Award 2009, Residential Remodeling $50,000-$150,000

Here are some resources we suggest:

Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report 2010-2011

Magazines:

Kitchen and Bath Business www.kbbonline.com
 
This Old House www.thisoldhouse.com
 
Residential Architect  www.residentialarchitect.com
 
Remodeling www.remodelingmagazine.com

Books:

Susan Susanka's "Not-So-Big" books about living smaller and better, affecting environment less while enjoying a higher-quality space  www.notsobighouse.com
 
House Transformed, by Matthew Schoenherr
 
Kitchens: A design sourcebook, by Vinny Lee
 
Patterns of Home, by Max Jacobson, Murray Silverstein and Barbara Winslow
 
Taunton Press has many great videos, books and magazines about homebuilding, remodeling, woodworking, gardening, and design. www.taunton.com

Organization Websites:

Metropolitan Builder's Association	www.MBAonline.org
National Association of Home Builders	www.nahb.org
Wisconsin Builders Association	www.wisbuild.org
National Kitchen & Bath Association	www.nkba.org
Milwaukee NARI	www.milwaukeenari.org

Web Resources: 

Kohler Co.  www.kohler.com

Houzz.com  www.houzz.com/ A great site to get and share ideas!

Campbellsport Building Supply www.furnishanddesign.com
www.jewelryforhomes.com
 
21st Century Tile  www.21stcenturytile.com 

Andersen Windows www.andersenwindows.com

Semco Windows www.semcowindows.com

Kolbe Millwork- Windows and Doors
www.kolbe-kolbe.com

www.us-appliance.com has most name-brand appliances for less, delivered right to your door!!

Neu's Building Center www.knobgallery.com  www.hardwaregallery.com Find new hardware for your home here. Also one of the best places for the people who really get into tools of all kinds.

Rumford Fireplaces www.rumford.com A Rumford in your home... simply the best! Check them out on Jim Buckley's web site. He will gladly answer any questions you have have about these great fireplaces. We have built a couple of Rumfords with wonderful results, and would love to build more!.