Winterize Your Home With Caulk
Winter in the Upper Peninsula can be a fun and beautiful time of year. However, it poses dangers for your home. Freezing temperatures, ice, snow, and wind can take a toll on even the sturdiest of homes. Thankfully, some basic winterizing goes a long way toward keeping your house safe and your heating costs down. […]
Choosing the Right Building Materials for Your Upper Peninsula Cabin
Thanks to its rugged beauty, close-knit communities, and vast array of outdoor activities, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is prime cabin country. Vacationers and native Yoopers alike build their own cabins across the peninsula, choosing design styles that capture the rustic feel of the land around them. While nothing beats the serenity of an Up North retreat, […]
Deck Building Tips for UP Homeowners: Build Stronger, Last Longer
In the Upper Peninsula, a deck is more than just an outdoor space. It’s essential for enjoying the full extent of the UP’s rugged natural beauty. From grilling in the summer to stargazing on cool fall nights, life in Northern Michigan isn’t complete without a dedicated outdoor space for you and your family. But extreme […]
Why Vinyl Windows are Ideal for Northern Michigan Homeowners
Michigan winters, and especially Upper Peninsula winters, are practically an endurance test for homeowners and their homes. From the icy winds that whip across the lakes to the sudden snowstorms, harsh winters pose many, many risks to your home. One of the most important lines of defense? Your windows. Windows play a critical role in […]
What Upper Peninsula Homeowners Need to Know About Roofs
The Upper Peninsula is a unique place. It’s why we love it, but it’s also the source of some struggles for Yooper homeowners. Between winter snow, spring ice, summer storms, and fall temperature fluctuations, UP homes can take a real beating. A durable, well installed roof is one of your best defenses against the elements. […]