May 26, 2016

Stamped Concrete

May 26, 2016/ Abe Degnan

Wouldn’t it be fun to try something that has the ability to make your friends gaze a little longer … and longingly at the work that you have had done to your home? In this blog, we are going to focus on one beautiful finish…stamped concrete. Should you choose stamped concrete for your new patio? Only you can decide that, but here, we hope to at least help you get started.

May 06, 2016

EIFS

May 06, 2016/ Abe Degnan

Construction sites seem to be a place where a lot of terms get thrown around. This can be quite confusing, especially if you are building a new home, or doing a significant remodel for the first time. A term that came up here recently, as a result of building a French Country style home in Windsor, is something called EIFS (pronounced like this, eefis) Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems.

April 06, 2016

The Sump Pump Challenge

April 06, 2016/ Abe Degnan

An inventive solution to a sump pump problem. Preventing a sump pump from continuously running.

November 10, 2015

Building Relationships on the Job

November 10, 2015/ Abe Degnan

Recently, Abe & Anthony caught a little late-year fishing thanks to Dick and Harvey from Wisconsin Building Supply. The three men took a day off to head up to Angler’s Edge at Sturgeon Bay. As the saying goes, “A bad day of fishing is still better than a good day of work.” In all, only 3 fish were caught, but it was well worth it!

November 10, 2015

When Customers Repeat

November 10, 2015/ Abe Degnan

We love it when our clients come back to us again and again over the years. We have known this particular family since the children were 2 & 4. Recently, we were asked by the family to bring their kitchen and bathroom up-to-date, replacing old flooring and removing old cabinets and countertops. Imagine our Project Manager Anthony’s surprise when he found this note waiting for him on the floor.

November 09, 2015

D.I.Why???

November 09, 2015/ Abe Degnan

We’ve all been there. You’ve planned ahead, calculated the costs, calculated the savings, and with enthusiasm decided to jump right in and conquer an entire project…by yourself. While enthusiasm is never wasted, it is important to realize that sometimes a project, as simple as it may seem, can bring unexpected challenges. Here are a few good questions to ask yourself the next time you feel ready to jump in feet…hopefully not head…first.