Built Ins
Posted by admin on Jul 1, 2010
Here’s an idea that’s been around for awhile but we don’t see much. I have one of these in my laundry room in the basement. Saves on space, and hides the clutter of an ironing board in the closet along with the iron. With the built in ironing board, it has a timer which shuts off the iron after a certain amount of time so no risk of fires if you forget. Also has a light that shines on the iron board, and an outlet for the iron. The iron is stashed inside when you’re not using it. It can be adjusted for height and swung parrallel to the wall or perpendicular. Handy idea, especially for first floor laundry areas that may be tight on space.
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Testing Soil for Septic Systems
Posted by admin on Jun 20, 2010
You will need a soil test if you are building in the country and are not able to hook up to a municipal sewerage system. This testing of the soil, (formerly known as a perc test) is to find out what kind of soil you own and what kind of ability it has to filter the waste that flows from your sinks, tubs and toilets, into your septic system and eventually into the ground. Heavier, wetter soils such as clay have less ability to filter your waste. Lighter, sandier soils are ideal and consequently result in less expensive septic systems. So we need to find out what you got, we accomplish this with a Soil Test. The certified tester digs holes, goes down each of the holes and looks at the layers of soil to see what you own. He reports his find to the county in written form, they keep it on file for when you build. His recomendation for size and type of septic system is also recored on the soil test. Here’s some pics of a recent soil test that we did in Forest County.
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Field of Dreams
Posted by admin on Jun 11, 2010
Here’s some photos of an alfalfa field owned by some folks from the Fox Valley area. Bohm Builders will be building a beautiful Golden Eagle Log Home in this peaceful rural parcel near Wrightstown, Wisconsin. Every dream has it’s genesis.
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Progress on Munger Lake
Posted by admin on Jun 10, 2010
This log home is essentially complete. As you are reading this post, our customers have been enjoying their Golden Eagle Log Home by Bohm Builders for a good month to month and a half now. These pics are of the final stages of the project. I will post better pictures later on this summer. If you have interest in viewing this home, call us to arrange a time to take you to the property.
sun room
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Laundry/Utility Sink
Posted by admin on Jun 1, 2010
Here is a photo of a utility sink we often see customers asking us to install in their basement or perhaps the main floor laundry area, although this one is more suited for basement useage. A great place to wash those things that won’t fit in the kitchen sink or bathroom sink. An inexpensive option!
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We Love the Appreciation!!
Posted by admin on May 26, 2010
An email from a customer who’s home we recently completed….
Sent: Monday, May 17, 2010 1:04 PM
Subject: cabin
Hi Mary
Once again…….LOVE the cabin…..did NOT wanna leave and go home Sunday!! I’m just in awe of the place and the knowledge it’s MINE. J We noticed on the patio screen door tho that there is no hole installed to lock the door. The mechanics are there for the lock but no hole or whatever to catch. Can you have someone look at that as well??
Thank you for the picture. That will be put up by this weekend. All appliances, furniture will be delivered Wednesday so all will be complete. Dave will be up there from Tues. nite on sanding and staining the outside. I’ll be here……at work……..relaxing……J
Thank you again…….ALL of you ……..I just LOVE our cabin!
Thank you
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Switching Out
Posted by admin on May 22, 2010
Sometimes before we can build new, we have to make the old go away. Here’s a new job we’ve recently started in Townsend, Wisconsin. These pictures are of the demolition of an older cottage which had served it’s purpose admirably. This was a challenge for us to remove the cottage due to the steep hill. We like challenges.
Cottage in Late winter
Cottage in
Cottage in April
Getting the backhoe down the hill
All Gone
Sometimes you need 2 backhoes
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Well Water
Posted by admin on May 15, 2010
Building in the country most often involves drilling a new well or developing an existing well. This source of water may need to be treated or conditioned with various types of equipment, such as water softeners and water filters, depending on what you are treating the water for. We test the water for safeness (aka- Safe Water Test) but you may need to consider other equipment if the taste of your water or it’s hardness is an issue. Your water may test as ‘Safe’ although you may not like the smell or may not like the hardness or iron content(as some common culprits). We can test your water once the well is developed and provide you options for treating it. Or you may choose to wait, and use it for a while to see if it changes. Here is a phto of a water conditioning system we recently installed.
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Golden Eagle Log Home on Legend Lake
Posted by admin on May 6, 2010
More progress on Legend Lake
interior hickory floor
Wood burning Fireplace
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Log Home Maintenance
Posted by admin on Apr 26, 2010
When we work at home shows, we expect that just about all the people that stop and talk to us about building a log home, will ask something like…’what is the maintenance on a log home?’ Well, like anything, that’s an ambiguous question but cutting to the chase here’s the deal. The better the stain and sealant you buy(i.e.-NOT the cheap bottom shelf variety) the longer it will last. We use a product that ensures when you are ‘maintaining’ your home, that the subsequent finish coats are NOT staining, but only sealing. You need to get to know the products available. If you buy cheap, the maintenance cycle will be short-2-4 years. If you buy for the long haul, and get a good stain system, you will add longevity to the home’s exterior, {3-5 years, maybe 6 years depending on the direction your home faces, sun exposure, shade etc.} hence reducing the overall number of times you have to seal the home’s exterior, which will actually SAVE you money over the long haul. That is our opinion and we believe that if you pay for quality now, you will save money in the future.
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