An uninsulated sunroom or three-season porch enclosure is one of the best features of a Midwest home. It offers panoramic views of your backyard, abundant natural light, and a cozy retreat during spring, summer, and fall. However, once the chill of late autumn or winter sets in, that beautiful glass-enclosed space can quickly turn into […]
For many Midwest homeowners, outdoor living comes with a strict and frustrating expiration date. In states like Wisconsin, where weather changes on a dime—bringing a 70-degree sunny afternoon followed by a sudden freezing cold front, damp spring rain, or sharp autumn wind—patios, decks, and open porches are often rendered unusable for months at a time. […]
Autumn brings stunning gold and crimson leaves, crisp temperatures, and a critical maintenance checklist for home upgrades. If your home features a sunroom or porch enclosure, it is likely your favorite spot for sipping warm drinks and enjoying nature without the chill. However, to keep this transitional space comfortable, draft-free, and energy-efficient as temperatures drop, […]
If you love spending time outdoors but want protection from unpredictable weather, pesky mosquitoes, and harsh summer sun, adding an outdoor living space to your home is one of the best investments you can make. When exploring home addition options in Southern Wisconsin, you’ll frequently hear two terms: 3 season rooms and 4 season rooms. […]
When you live in Southern Wisconsin, enjoying the beauty of the outdoors can be a seasonal challenge. From freezing winter snowstorms to humid summer days filled with mosquitoes, outdoor living space often gets limited to just a few short months. If you’ve been looking for ways to expand your home’s living space while enjoying natural […]
For passionate home gardeners in Southern Wisconsin, late spring frost and short growing seasons can be frustrating. Moving delicate tropical plants, starter seedlings, and citrus trees indoors every autumn often leads to leggy growth and dropped leaves due to dry winter heating and low light levels. A dedicated sunroom greenhouse setup—or converting an existing covered […]
A sunroom is easily one of the most beautiful additions you can make to your home. It bridges the gap between the comfort of your living room and the beauty of the outdoors. But for many homeowners, a common issue quickly arises: the space is a scorching greenhouse in July and a freezing icebox in […]
When you choose a company to build a major addition to your home, you aren’t just buying materials. You’re buying their reputation, history, and experience. At Kool View, we have spent decades perfecting the art of outdoor living. From our humble beginnings to becoming the premier choice for custom home additions, our journey has always […]
If you are thinking about remodeling your home, building an addition, or breaking ground on a new construction project, you probably want to get the ball rolling while the weather is perfect. You aren’t alone. Every year, in Southern Wisconsin, general contractors face a massive influx of inquiries during the mid-summer months. If you try […]
Planning a new sunroom, porch enclosure, or custom pergola is an exciting milestone for your home. If you’ve never broken ground on a major home addition before, you might wonder exactly how the planning phase gets started. At Kool View, we believe the best designs happen right where the building takes place. That’s why we […]