5 Factors That Influence Home Cost

June 1 2021

How much money will building your new custom home cost? This is a question that many people ask themselves when they are planning to build their dream house. There are so many factors involved in the process of estimating the costs of building a custom home, but it’s essential that you calculate what this number would be before starting construction.

Find The Right Siding For Your Custom Home

May 4 2021

When building a custom home, there are many different factors to consider. One factor that is often overlooked when building a new home is the type of siding on the exterior of your home. Siding can add beauty and value to your property while also protecting it from elements such as rain, snow, sun rays, or the occasional foul ball from your kids.

How To Maintain Your New Home

April 27 2021

You have made the investment of your life in purchasing your dream custom home. It needs to be maintained just like any other investment, so you can enjoy maximum comfort for years to come. For many people, this is the first time in their lives they have owned a home! The key to making your dream home work for you starts with maintaining it properly. Learn how to maintain your new custom home with tips from our experts.

Advantages of Building Your New Home

April 22 2021

A home is usually the largest investment that a person makes in their lifetime and today building a new home offers more benefits than ever before! Here’s a quick list of reasons why so many home buyers prefer to build a new home versus buying an existing home.

Vendor Spotlight – Woodport

April 22 2021

Meet our May Vendor Spotlight, Woodport, making doors in Shawano, Wisconsin, the heart of the Midwest.

Vendor Spotlight – Schlage

April 22 2021

Schlage door hardware offers an easy way to enhance the style of a home, keep it safe, and even make it smarter. Trusted in millions of homes, we create stylish, innovative products that bring the possibilities and potential of every door in your home to life.

Are You Ready To Build Your Custom Vacation Home?

April 20 2021

Summer is just around the corner. Everyone knows you are ready for a vacation, but what about a vacation home of your own?

It’s the time of year when most people dream about their vacations and plan for them in advance. What if you could design your future vacation spot today? What if you could have a vacation home to come back to, no matter where life takes you next? What if you never had to book in advance because it is yours and it is always available?

A custom-built Wausau Homes vacation or second home is just the thing that can make all this possible!

5 Key Elements For A Modern Farmhouse Design

April 13 2021

An elegant and sophisticated farmhouse design is a beautiful way to add character, warmth, and charm to building a brand new custom home. A modern farmhouse’s key elements are clean lines with an industrial twist that features open floor plans and soaring ceilings. Let’s explore some of these key elements that make up a modern farmhouse design.

How We Frame A Home In As Few As 5 Days

April 6 2021

Building a house is no easy task. It’s even harder when you have to bring all the materials, tools, and people to your property to do it.

Most builders don’t frame homes in 5 days or less, but Wausau Homes can because we are panelized construction experts with professionally trained set crews, subcontractors, and builders who know how to get the job done right. We’ll be there every step of the way from framing your home on day one until we hand over your keys at closing so that you can move into your new home faster than anyone else in our industry.

6 Storage Designs For Your Custom Home

March 30 2021

Are you planning on building a new custom home? If so, it may be time to start thinking about storage solutions. A modern house can easily have upwards of 10 closets and compartments, but with all the furniture and belongings that go into your new home, there’s bound to be some clutter.

Pro Guide To Roofing That Will Last

March 24 2021

A roof is one of the essential elements of any home. When building a new custom home, you’ll want to choose a roof that not only fits your design preferences and budget but also provides lasting value and protection. We will go over some key points that you should keep in mind when selecting your new roof.

HOW TO DESIGN A SPACE TO GROW WITH YOUR FAMILY

March 10 2021

Choosing the right home can be both an exciting and stressful process, especially if you are looking to make it your forever home. As a family grows, their home should grow with them. If you have children or would like to raise a family in the future, several factors should be considered when designing your living space. While square footage is essential, adding features like extra storage and play spaces can create more room for your family over time.

How Our Custom Home Design Process Works

March 10 2021

You have already decided on WHY you wanted to build a custom home, but now comes the HOW. Good thing for you, this isn’t our first time! With over 60 years of experience, we have built the perfect home for more than 200,000 satisfied families. We have simplified and systematized the custom design process so the vision you have in your head will come to life. We’re pulling back the curtain to show you how our custom design process works in just three rounds for your knockout dream home.

8 STEPS TO FINDING THE PERFECT FLOOR PLAN

February 23 2021

Few things are more important than your floor plan when you are preparing to custom build your next home. The right floor plan design makes all the difference to you and your family. Think about the following when making decisions about your future home:

HOW WE BUILD ENERGY-EFFICIENT CUSTOM HOMES

February 23 2021

Energy-efficient homes are the future. These homes will enable people to save the planet while trimming expenses from their utility bills. When it comes to energy-efficient home building, experts follow many different design principles. Some builders might tackle various issues homeowners want to address, such as passive cooling in Kentucky or natural lighting in Minnesota. Our talented Wausau Homes builders can take even the most complex concerns and turn them into a home you feel proud to call your own.

Here’s how we build energy-efficient Wausau Homes.