PortSide Builder's Blog
Re-caulk your bathroom – Home Maintenance
Re-Caulk your bathroom The indoor bathroom is a special feature that we are fortunate to have in our homes. What, at one time, our ancestors had to do outdoors, and in many cases in public, we now have the luxury of doing in the privacy of our own...
Steps Toward a New Home – Your Home’s Foundation
This series will suggest some of the basic steps to follow, and things to be aware of, as you begin down the path toward home ownership. If you’re going to build a home that’s sturdy and long-lasting, you need to begin with a solid...
PortSide Builders Open House
Join us for the PortSide Builders Open House! Stop in for one day only, December 2, 2017, for a builder open house featuring two new, custom-designed homes. Click here for more information!
Winter Home Weatherizing Tips
You are sitting in your cozy living room on a chilly winter day as the beautiful snow falls slowly from the grey sky. Cuddled up by the fireplace, reading your favorite novel when all of the sudden, a chill runs through your body. What should...
Steps Toward a New Home – Site Preparation
This series will suggest some of the basic steps to follow, and things to be aware of, as you begin down the path toward home ownership. All of your permits are in place and you’re finally ready to begin the process of building your home. It’s now...
Aging in Place Features
On average, there are 10,000 Americans that turn 65 each day. For many of them, remaining in their own home becomes more and more challenging, as they get older. Many day to day activities can become difficult for those in declining health and...
PortSide Builders 3rd Annual Open House Tour
PortSide Builders invites you to our 3rd Annual Open House Tour. Take a tour of four new custom built homes open for one weekend only. This open house is a great way to gather ideas and design trends for your new construction or home remodel...
Steps Toward a New Home – Permits
This series will suggest some of the basic steps to follow, and things to be aware of, as you begin down the path toward new home ownership. Before construction on your new home may begin, you’ll need a series of permits and applications....
3rd Annual Open House Tour of Homes
If you're thinking about building or remodeling, if you're interested in the newest home designs, or you're just looking for something fun to do, make sure you join us for PortSide Builders' 3rd Annual Open House Tour of Homes. For one weekend...
2017 Fox Cities Summer Parade of Homes
PortSide Builders is proud to feature two homes in this year's Summer Parade of Homes, presented by the Home Builders Association of the Fox Cities, which continues this week. Our first home is a new story and a half, located in Appleton. ...
Steps Toward a New Home – Contracts
This installment in our series discusses finalizing home costs and contract preparation. You’ve worked with your builder to come up with a home design that you’re excited about. You’ve made your product selections, and you can see the finished home...
PortSide Builders Features Open House
PortSide Builders is proud to announce that it will be hosting an Open House at a newly completed home on Legend Lake, in Menominee County. Join us Saturday and Sunday, July 29th and July 30th, from 11am to 3pm. If you'd like to tour this brand...
Steps Toward a New Home – Product Selection
The newest installment of our series "Steps Toward a New Home" examines the product selection phase of the building process. Well, you’ve worked with your builder / designer, and your preliminary floor plans are complete. That’s a huge step…but,...
Steps Toward a New Home – Designing Your Home
The newest installment of our series "Steps Toward a New Home" examines the home-design phase of the building process. By this point in your journey, you’ve decided who’s going to build your house, and where it’s going to be built. Now it’s time to...
2017 Winnegamie Spring Parade of Homes
Don't miss the 2017 Spring Parade of Homes, presented by the Winnegamie Home Builders Association, beginning Friday, May 5th. PortSide Builders is proud to announce that we will be featuring two homes in this year's Spring Parade. Our first entry...
Steps Toward a New Home – Rural Utilities
New Home Rural Utilities In our previous installment of “Steps Toward a New Home”, we looked at municipal utilities that are already available to a homeowner near a residential building site. But what happens if you want to build in the...
2017 Fox Valley Home & Landscape Expo
Fox Valley Home and Landscape Expo at the Tri-County Ice Arena at 700 East Shady Lane in Neenah, WI. This event will be held on: – Friday, March 24 – 2 to 7 pm – Saturday, March 25 – 10 am to 6 pm – Sunday, March 26 – 10 am to 3 pm PortSide’s...
2017 Brown County Spring Showcase of Homes
If you're looking for a great way to spend a weekend, why not visit the "Spring Showcase of Homes", presented by the Brown County Home Builders Association. PortSide is proud to feature a custom designed 1.5 story home in this event. New...
Steps Toward a New Home – Utility Services
This series will suggest some of the basic steps to follow, and things to be aware of, as you begin down the path toward home ownership. Chapter 4 - Utility Service Connections If you choose to build your home near a city, larger town or...
HBA Fox Cities – 2017 Winter Parade of Homes
Football season is over and spring isn't quite here yet. Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Join us at the Winter Parade of Homes, sponsored by the Home Builders Association of the Fox Cities. If you're thinking about building or...
Steps Toward a New Home – Choosing a Building Site
This series will suggest some of the basic steps to follow as you begin down the path toward home ownership. Step 3 - Choosing a Building Site Well, you’re moving right along. You’ve met with your lender, you’ve gathered your design ideas, and...
Fran Shefchik, PortSide Builders Founder Retires
PortSide Builders Founder Retires Beginning in January of 2017, Fran Shefchik, Founder of PortSide Builders, Inc, will begin his transition into semi-retirement. Shefchik will continue to serve the company as a Public Relations Representative, as...
Visit the 2017 Brown County Home Expo
Be sure to join us at the 2017 Home Expo, presented by the Brown County Home Builders Association. The KI Convention Center is the place to meet industry professionals to discuss all aspects of building and home improvements. Attend seminars...
WHBA Home & Outdoor Living Show
WHBA Home and Outdoor Living Show If you're interested in discussing ways to conserve energy and save money in your home, stop by Home and Outdoor Living Show, Booth Number 239 and visit with PortSide Builders custom home designers and remodeling...
Steps Toward a New Home – Choosing A Home Builder
This series will suggest some of the basic steps to follow as you begin down the path toward home ownership. Step 2 - Choosing a Home Builder You’ve done about as much homework as you can do on your own, and you think you have a pretty good idea of...
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