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how to prepare your home for extremely cold temps

Here in Wisconsin, we're bracing ourselves for some of the coldest temperatures we've seen so…
Erin Weberpal
Erin WeberpalFebruary 3, 2021
Build HappyNew ConstructionRemodeling

Master Bathroom Recap

You know what they say... "kitchens and bathrooms are what sell houses."  It's true.  Working…
Erin Weberpal
Erin WeberpalDecember 16, 2019
Build HappyNew ConstructionRemodeling

Exciting Exteriors

One of the tougher parts about building your own home is translating all of the…
Erin Weberpal
Erin WeberpalAugust 14, 2019
Build HappyNew ConstructionRemodeling

10 Sneaky Home Building (or Remodeling) Costs to Make Sure You Account For

It’s no secret that the thought of a home construction project can bring on anxiety…
Erin Weberpal
Erin WeberpalApril 24, 2019
Build HappyLifestyleNew Construction

Open Concept Floor Plans: Would it Work for You?

Just like the world of fashion, the building industry has its own fads and trends.…
Erin Weberpal
Erin WeberpalFebruary 25, 2019
Build HappyNew ConstructionRemodeling

The Great Countertop Debate

If you ask me, choosing a kitchen countertop for your new home or your remodel…
Erin Weberpal
Erin WeberpalJanuary 2, 2019
Build HappyNew ConstructionRemodeling

10 Things You’ll Be THANKFUL You Included In Your Home

When it comes to home building, nobody likes feeling any regret. I think part of…
Erin Weberpal
Erin WeberpalNovember 19, 2018
New Construction

Start With a Good Foundation

It may sound cliché, but starting your home on a good foundation is a crucial…
Erin Weberpal
Erin WeberpalNovember 12, 2018
New Construction

All About Excavating

If words like “backfill,” “zero-step entry,” and “granular fill” aren’t in your vocabulary yet, they…
Erin Weberpal
Erin WeberpalOctober 17, 2018
Build HappyNew ConstructionRemodeling

My Favorite Room of the House

My favorite space in our home is, without a doubt, the 3-season room. It’s the…
Erin Weberpal
Erin WeberpalSeptember 26, 2018
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Happy middle of the week! Have you stepped outsid Happy middle of the week!  Have you stepped outside and truly felt the sunshine today?  It's not just winter sun... it's SPRING sun, and it's amazing.  I know we're probably in that period of time that some call "false spring" because our second blast of winter might be coming, but today I'm going to pretend these warm temps are here to stay and spring is right around the corner. ☀️

#buildhappy #buildhappyblog #springiscoming #3seasonroom #3seasonporch #porch #porchgoals
Who else loves the look of island cabinetry that's Who else loves the look of island cabinetry that's a different finish than the perimeter cabinets?  I know I do.  So much of what our clients are choosing lately even involves a totally different countertop on the island and I love the look that this can create! 

#buildhappy #buildhappyblog #newconstruction #kitchengoals #kitchencabinetry #quartzcountertops #socknessbuilders
I hope everyone is staying warm on this frigid Val I hope everyone is staying warm on this frigid Valentine’s Day!  Our houses might not always look perfect, and maybe our “to-do” lists of house projects are miles long... but there’s always something to LOVE about home - the place where we can cozy up in our flannel jammies and stay out of the cold. 

Turning on the fireplace when it’s dark out, and watching a movie with the lights off is one thing I love about being inside my house. 

What’s one thing you love about yours? 

#buildhappy #valentinesday #homeisourhappyplace #loveyourhome
Anyone else hearing their home make lots of noises Anyone else hearing their home make lots of noises lately? I’m here to tell you it’s probably not anything that will cost you money to fix... it’s likely ghosts instead. 👻 just kidding! 

Actually, it’s very common that when temperatures tumble outside and we heat our homes on the inside, the relative humidity is very low in our house and the air becomes dry. The dry air makes the building materials of your home contract and this causes the wood materials to scrape against each other, often times making a loud pop sound (typically waking you out of a dead sleep! Haha). 

Especially when your home’s roof is heavy with snow this can be the reason for this happening in the rafters of your house and the good news is that you shouldn’t lose any sleep over this.  Houses are built to withstand the temperatures and the materials are meant to move.

#buildhappy #socknessbuilders #winterinwisconsin #themoreyouknow #homeowner #extremetemperatures
Today she's N I N E. My heart will never understa Today she's N I N E.  My heart will never understand how time can go so fast.  This sweet girl makes our lives so darn happy and we can't get enough of the amazing person she is becoming.  By the way, she chose this white lace shirt for her nine-year-old picture because she knew I'd post this and she wanted everyone to see how it makes her neutral-look makeup that she did all on her own "really pop." And that's just one of the million reasons why we love her so much. 

#slowdowntime #ninegoingonnineteen
This picture almost describes how happy he makes u This picture almost describes how happy he makes us. Happy 35 to my forever. We love you, Mitch. 

#buildhappy #35isthenew25
I'm sure you've heard, but it's going to be a COLD I'm sure you've heard, but it's going to be a COLD weekend ahead for us Wisconsinites. The blog link in my bio has our best tips and tricks to make sure that your home weathers the extreme temps without any issues. 

#buildhappy #buildhappyblog #extremecold #hometips #weatherproofing #homeownership #winterhome #wisconsinhomeowner #socknessbuilders
We celebrated our dog Willow’s 2nd birthday this We celebrated our dog Willow’s 2nd birthday this past weekend, and her rescue friend Millie’s birthday too! 

Let me tell you, if you need a reason to smile while we round out winter (and hopefully Covid season too)... a pet birthday is the ticket!  It was a fun night with smiles all around. 

#buildhappy #buildhappyblog #vizsla #vizslabirthday #vizslasofinstagram #petbirthday #dogbirthdayparty #dogcake #rescuedog

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