PortSide Builder's Blog
PortSide Builders Exhibiting at the 2025 MBA Home Building & Remodeling Show
We Invite You to Join Us at the 2025 MBA Home Building & Remodeling Show | January 10-12, 2025 If you live in the Milwaukee area and own property in Northeast Wisconsin and are planning on building or remodeling, this is a great way to...
Two Bedroom Carriage House Makes a Cozy Retreat for Guests
Cozy Carriage House Perfect for Guests 1,140 Sq. Ft., 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, office, & deckThis month, we are showcasing another version of the popular project type, the above-garage apartment, also known as a carriage house. This particular...
Primary Bathroom Remodel with Custom-Tiled Shower
Remodel of the Month Primary Bathroom Remodel with Custom-tiled Walk-in ShowerThis month's Remodel of the Month showcases how a small-scale renovation can yield big results. The homeowners of this home wanted to update their primary bathroom to...
Basement Finish Includes Rec Room with Kitchenette, Office and Full Bathroom
Remodel of the Month Basement Finish Has New Rec Room with Kitchenette, Office & Full BathroomThis month's Remodel of the Month features a partial basement finish that added over 550 square feet of valuable living space. The new area includes a...
Two-Story Lakefront Home with Lower-Level Walk-Out
Modern Two-Story Lakefront Home with Lower-Level Walk-Out 4,632 Sq. Ft., 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, & rec room with bar and kitchenetteThis 4,632 Sq. Ft., two-story lakefront home with a lower-level walk-out was thoughtfully designed as the...
Two-Story Waterfront Home with 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Bath, Office & Bonus Room
Craftsman-Style Two-Story Cottage on the Water 3,250 Sq. Ft., 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Bathrooms, Office & Bonus RoomThis 3,250-square-foot two-story waterfront cottage is thoughtfully designed as the perfect multi-family vacation home. Two primary...
PortSide Virtual Home Tour in Home Builders Association Fox Cities 2024 Fall Parade of Homes
PortSide Builders Virtual Home Tour Showcased in the Fall 2024 Home Builders Association of the Fox Cities Parade of HomesTM With 16 homes available for in person viewing and 2 virtual home tours, the HBA Fox Cities Parade of Homes is a great way...
Music Room & Kithen Addition on Waterfront Cottage
Remodel of the Month Music Room/Guest Room Addition & Kitchen RemodelOur September Remodel of the Month features a substantial kitchen expansion and remodel on one side of the house, seamlessly integrated with a new guest room and music room...
Charming A-Frame Cottage Gets Family Room & Bedroom Addition
Remodel of the Month Family Room & Master Bedroom AdditionThis month we spotlight an addition to a charming A-frame cottage, nestled on a wooded lot. The homeowners were ready to transition their vacation cottage into their full-time home and...
Designing Your Dream Kitchen – Function Meets Beauty
It’s often said the kitchen is the heart of a home. It's where families gather, meals are prepared, and memories are made. As the centerpoint of the home, the kitchen should be inviting and comfortable, as well as functional and practical. A...
Enhance Your Outdoor Living Space With a Custom-Built Deck
Remodel of the Month A Custom-Built Deck Will Enhance Your Outdoor Living SpaceHere in northeast Wisconsin, May brings the early days of warmer weather and the desire to spend more time outdoors. A custom-built deck can enhance your outdoor space,...
PortSide Builders Wins Wisconsin Builders Association 2024 Badger Craftsman Award
PortSide Builders is honored to receive the Wisconsin Builders Association (WBA) Badger Craftsman Award, in New Home Design and Construction, in the $500,000 - $750,000 category for the second year in a row. From the Wisconsin Builders...
Basement Finish Designed for Entertaining With Lounge and Wine Room
Remodel of the Month Basement Finish Designed for Entertaining With Lounge and Wine RoomThis month we showcase a full basement finish. The owner of this home wanted to create the ultimate space for entertaining and gathering with family and...
Ranch-Style Home with 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bath, and Sunroom
Craftsman-Style Ranch Home 2,242 Sq. Ft., 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, and SunroomThis 2,242-square-foot ranch-style home is built on a scenic former orchard. The design caters to the homeowner's desire for a peaceful vacation home and their need for...
Home Design Trends 2024
To get an idea of the home design trends of 2024, we take a look back at the custom-built homes and remodeling projects we completed in 2023 and what we currently have in the works for the year ahead. Based on our experience, and projections from...
Modern Rustic Ranch-Style Home 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bath
Modern Rustic Ranch-Style Home 2,192 Sq. Ft., 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 BathroomsThis Home Plan of the Month features a 2,192 sq. ft. ranch-style home with modern rustic details. Set on a quiet rural lot, the homeowners built it as their retirement home. The...
Modern Craftsman Two Story Home with Classic Details
Modern Craftsman Two-Story Home 2,701 Sq. Ft., 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms2,701 sq. ft. two-story modern Craftsman-style home with stunning classic details. Built on a scenic cedar and evergreen wooded lot. The homeowners wanted to design a home to...
1970’s Ranch Gets a Bright & Modern Renovation
Remodel of the Month 1970's Ranch Gets a Bright & Modern RenovationThis month we feature a whole-home renovation. The homeowners wanted to transform their 1970s ranch-style home's outdated floorplan in which each room in the house was...
PortSide Builders Wins Wisconsin Builders Association Badger Craftsman Award 2023
PortSide Builders Wins Wisconsin Builders Association Badger Craftsman Award Voted Best New Home Design and Construction - In the $500k - $750K Category PortSide Builders is honored to be a recipient of the Wisconsin Builders Association (WBA)...
Gary and Cheryl Shefchik Retire From PortSide Builders After a Combined 73 Years of Experience
Gary and Cheryl Shefchik Retire from PortSide Builders After an impressive tenure of nearly fifty years at PortSide Builders, Gary Shefchik, has officially retired. His last day at the company was May 26th. Gary has been at PortSide Builders from...
Two-Story Home with 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, Flex Room & Bonus Room
February 2023 Home Plan Two-Story Home in a Rural SettingThis month we are featuring a stunning, contemporary two-story home with lots of custom details. The floor plan of this 2,760 sq. ft. home was thoughtfully designed for a young family. With...
Preparing Your Home For A Renovation, Before it Begins – A Handy Checklist
Preparing Your Home For A Renovation, Before it Begins - A Handy Checklist Embarking on a remodeling journey can be an exciting time, however, you will most likely run into a few challenges, many of which will be out of your control. Embracing the...
Top Factors to Consider When Designing Your Home Floor Plan
Top Factors to Consider When Designing Your Home Floor Plan So you’ve made the decision to build a home. Perhaps you already have a lot and you have some ideas of how you want your home to look. This can be an exciting time, filled with dreams...
Traditional Log Cabin Gets a Kitchen and Sunroom Renovation
February 2023 Remodel Project Traditional Log Cabin Gets a Kitchen and Sunroom RenovationThis remodel project features a kitchen and a screen porch that was converted into a sunroom. The owners of this traditional log cabin wanted to update their...
Contemporary Cottage on a Wooded Lot 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath
January 2023 Home Plan Contemporary Cottage on a Wooded LotThis month, we are featuring a one-story, contemporary cottage-style home, set on a wooded lot, just steps from the lake. The owners of this home were looking to build their dream vacation...
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