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 […]
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 […]
Adding a sunroom to your home is an exciting project, but it also comes with plenty of big decisions. Homeowners often find themselves sorting through a mountain of information regarding styles, local building codes, and budgets. To help make your planning process as smooth as possible, we have gathered the top 5 questions about sunrooms […]
If you’ve ever sat on your porch in the spring only to be driven inside by a swarm of mosquitoes or a sudden Wisconsin rain shower, you know the frustration. You have a beautiful outdoor space, but you can only use it when the weather decides to cooperate. That is where a porch enclosure comes […]
In the Badger State, we spend a good portion of the year retreating indoors to escape the harsh wind and snow. However, that doesn’t mean we have to sacrifice our connection to the outdoors. A sunroom is one of the most versatile additions you can make to your home, offering a sanctuary that bridges the […]