Morgan Kitchen and Bath

creating your dream kitchen and bathroom promptly and professionally

RAISING THE ROOF: Balts Construction

Balts Construction can help you determine when it’s time to replace your roof

RELAXING YEAR ROUND: Swimrite Pools & Spas

whatever the season, Swimrite meets your needs with pools, spas, saunas, and much more

From traditional in-ground pools to relaxing swim spas, from wood-fired saunas to outdoor kitchens, Swimrite Pools & Spas has everything you need to create an enjoyable outdoor space all year round ...

REMODEL OR BUILD? What to Consider While Navigating the Path to Your Dream Home

pluses and minuses to consider for homeowners and potential buyers

In the current real estate landscape, homeowners and prospective buyers are facing a pivotal question: Is it wiser to remodel an existing home or purchase ...

ADDING ON: Home Construction Figures Rise Statewide

but Chippewa Valley bucked Wisconsin trend last year

Statewide, home construction ticked upward last year, according to the Wisconsin Builders Association: 11,657 new permits for single-family homes were taken out during 2023, a 3% increase over the 2022 total, the organization said in a recent report. On an ...

Tips for Hiring a Home Inspector

suggestions from the Better Business Bureau for finding the right inspector for your big purchase

Buying a home can be one of the most important financial investments you will ever make, and maintaining that home after you buy is of top importance. But how do you know if the house is everything it appears to be? If your home has hidden structural issues ...

Quick Look at Home Construction in Eau Claire

looking for a new place to call home? residential construction is at a 10-year high in E.C.

Last year was the best year in the past decade when it came to construction of new residences in Eau Claire, with more units being build in the city in 2022 than in any of the past 10 years, the City of Eau Claire's Community Development Department reported recently ...

What’s Trending Now in Home Design?

local pros say the year's top interior design trends include natural wood, neutral colors

As we move into 2023, there are some changes in trends in cabinetry and colors, while some previous trends are still going strong. Check out what the Chippewa Valley Home Builders Association’s members have reported as trends for 2023 ...

OPEN & SHUT CASE: Budget Blinds of Eau Claire

it’s clear to see that Budget Blinds has the experience to meet your window-covering needs

Budget Blinds of Eau Claire offers a lot more than just blinds. Naturally, owner and operator Jon Sires is an expert on blinds, having spent a decade installing them for thousands of residential and commercial customers across the Chippewa Valley ...

The Shoe in the Wall: Why Do Renovators Find Shoes in Old Homes?

tradition made its way to Wisconsin from Old World

Superstition or quaint custom, I see concealing a shoe in a wall as a poignant symbol of the faith, of the confidence and of the risks that lie behind anyone’s notion to build or renovate a home. A concealed child’s shoe, scuffed, cracked and worn, is the penny tossed into the fountain, a talisman of hope ...