10 Strategies to Save on Energy Bills
Living in Wisconsin means dealing with long, frigid winters and hot, humid summers. The weather has the largest impact on utility bills, so knowing ways to keep your home’s interior temperature steady can save on energy bills. Cutting back on water usage can...
4 Tips for Buying Residential Lots for a New Home
How exciting! You and your loved ones have decided to have a house built. You’ve come to realize it’s the only way to live in your ideal home, exactly the way you’ve always wanted. However, the first step is to find the best residential lot for your dream home....
Mike Bauman of Joseph Douglas Homes Named New MBA President
New Metropolitan Builders Association president aims to set a more impactful strategy Milwaukee, WI – January 2022 Just before the end of 2021, Mike Bauman of Joseph Douglas Homes became the new president of the Metropolitan Builders Association (MBA). Bauman takes...
2022 Trends in Interior Design
The end of 2021 is quickly approaching, and many homeowners are already thinking about the 2022 trends in interior design. They’re looking to update their space or build a new home and make it feel fresh. But how? What can be done to transform a residence into...
Design Trends – What’s Out, What’s In?
For almost two years, the coronavirus has forced families to use their residences in new and different ways. They transformed spaces into classrooms, home offices, and gyms. Many also got more creative in the kitchen, used outdoor areas to entertain, and discovered...
Buying New Home Construction
Many people are more interested in buying new home construction than purchasing an older, previously owned house. Like buying a used car, they don’t want to inherit someone else’s problems. Everything is new, so there are no old appliances to replace, no...
Home Foundations: Which Type is the Most Popular for Wisconsin Homeowners?
Most people understand that a house is built from the ground up. Actually, in Wisconsin, it’s made from the “underground” up. That’s because foundations in Wisconsin are constructed differently than for homes in many other parts of the country. This is due to the wide...
How to Match Your Outbuilding to Your Home
Are you considering adding an outbuilding or shed to your property? Do you enjoy “tinkering” and wish you had a workshop? Do you have frequent overnight visitors, and a guest house would help? How about a quiet “she-shed” in the backyard for lounging and reading?...
New Construction Homes: Are they More Efficient?
Do you need a larger home because your family has outgrown your current space? Have you decided to downsize because you’ve recently retired? Are you a first-time home buyer looking for your forever house? Maybe you have an older home, but now you can’t...
8 Reasons to Build a Prairie Style Home!
Have you been dreaming about building a new home? Do you want something different that isn’t the same architectural styles you’ve seen everywhere? Would you like a house that works well on a large lot or a flat, open space? You know you’d like a home...
How to Design a Hip and Cool Kid’s Room
Thankfully, the days of only choosing between cartoon characters or “baby duck and lamb” wallpaper to decorate your child’s bedroom have passed. Today, you have a wide array of colors and themes to choose from to match your kid’s room ideas to their...
What Kind of New Home Should I Build?
Things to consider when choosing from Milwaukee Wisconsin Home Builders. Is your dream home a grand structure or a cozy cottage? Does it have a large, welcoming front porch or a deck on the back for entertaining? Is the house nestled in the quiet countryside or the...
10 Best Reasons to Live in Menomonee Falls, WI
Are you looking for a family-friendly community to move to? Would you like a town or village that has wide-open land as well as close neighborhoods? A place where your kids can ride their bikes or play at the park and be safe? A town that offers great schools, outdoor...
Top Milwaukee Home Builders
Are you thinking of building a custom home within the next year or two? Have you decided on the house’s architecture, how many square feet you need, and where you’d like to build it? If you’re in the market for a new residence, it’s important to spend as much...What Are Custom Homes?
After talking with your loved ones, you’ve all agreed that the house, apartment, or condo you currently live in no longer fits your lifestyle. Whether you have a growing family and need more space or are recently retired and decided to downsize, wherever you...
Joseph Douglas: New Model in Lisbon – The Southampton
Joseph Douglas Southhampton Model Have most of your daydreams and fondest wishes always included living in a beautiful home in the country? A wonderful place where you can feel safe leaving your windows open and allowing your kids to play outside without constant...
How to Find a Home Builder
“How to find a home builder?” Why is everyone asking this question lately? Because your family has been sticking close to home, you realize that your current abode isn’t working anymore. There isn’t enough storage space; you need a home office,...
How to Choose the Best Remodeling Company for Your Project
It’s inescapable, intriguing, imaginative, and exciting. It’s remodeling your home. But, before you tackle the project, make sure you choose the right Milwaukee remodeling contractor. Home Improvement Projects are on the Rise You and your family have been... Southampton Model
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Questions to Ask Your Custom Home Builder
Congratulations! You’ve decided to invest in a custom home! Now that you’ve committed to the process, you can start looking for a builder. Choosing the right home builder is arguably the most important step in your home building journey. The builder you select...
Virtual Home Planning by Joseph Douglas Homes
Last week, Wisconsin’s Stay-at-Home order was extended until May 26, 2020. Governor Tony Evers determined the extension necessary, with some adjustments, to allow state and local governments time to continue to fight the coronavirus pandemic. As an essential business,...
How to Choose a Custom Home Builder
Like many of us, the American Dream begins with the thought of owning a home. It begins with an idea, a vision of sorts. You picture yourself sitting around the dining room table, enjoying a meal with family. You see yourself tossing a ball around with your children...
COVID-19 Update from Joseph Douglas Homes
Updated Thursday, April 16, 2020 – 1:51 pm CST Wisconsin on Thursday extended its coronavirus stay-at-home order to be in effect until May 26 and closed its schools for the rest of the academic year. Gov. Tony Evers (D) had previously indicated an extension to...
Finished Basements Add Value to Your Home
Whether you’re thinking about buying a new home or selling your current home, consideration must be given to added-value home improvements. One of the best returns on investment upgrades continues to be finished basements. Finished basements add value to your home and...
Menomonee Falls New Home for Sale
Looking for a home to buy consists of more than the house itself? A factor that bears weight in the decision process is the neighborhood. At Joseph Douglas Fine Home Builders, we understand the importance of finding the perfect combination. That’s exactly what we had...
How to Choose a Remodeling Contractor
When looking for a home remodeler, keep in mind that you are the employer hiring an employee. You’d gather applications, narrow down the list, interview the top applicants, and then make a decision. When you choose a remodeling contractor, the process is the same....
Cost of Building a New Home in Wisconsin in 2020
The most expensive purchase the average person makes is a new home. And, many of us think building a brand-new, dream home is far out of reach. The thought of dollar signs passes by as we consider hiring a builder, getting permits, selecting flooring, cabinets, and...
Menomonee Falls Home For Sale
Joseph Douglas Homes’ welcomes you to tour their Wakefield Model. This Menomonee Falls home for sale is the quintessential family abode. Built next to nature conservancy, the view from The Wakefield is stunning. The luxurious home had the honor of being featured in... 