By Steve Bielinski, COO
Windows are a focal point for exterior aesthetics. So they deserve all the attention that you might put into other choices — like backsplashes and floorboards. It’s time to talk about what goes into getting the most out of your windows.
By Steve Bielinski, COO
As a Certified Green Builder, Bielinski Homes is always environmentally conscious. And, at the end of the day, we want to make both our clients and the earth happy. So, here are some ways we guarantee a smaller environmental footprint.
By Paul Bielinski, CEO & VP
Is the market making you rethink your plans to get into a new home? Don’t wait too long.
By Steve Bielinski, COO
Construction is a year-round process. There is never a break in the business of building. But what happens during those pesky, unpredictable winter months?
By Paul Bielinski, CEO & VP
A new Bielinski home is the stress-free choice, and here are three reasons why.
By Paul Bielinski, CEO & VP
To build or not to build, that is the question. And we’ve got the answer.
By Paul Bielinski, CEO & VP
Design is a pendulum. Styles come and go. Things become popular, evolve, folks get sick of it, and they disappear, only to reappear in some way in the future. In exterior home design this year, we’re going to be seeing a lot of evolution, though not much outright change. So let’s take a look back at last year’s trends to see how they’ve changed over the course of a long (or was it really short?) year.
By Paul Bielinski, CEO & VP
Our most popular floor plan has gone by many different names over the years: The Shorewood, The Sagamore, The Clemont, and now, The Sophia. There have been improvements made and features added along the way, but it’s always been the same fundamental layout. Here’s why The Sophia is such a hit, how it has influenced our building practices, and a glimpse into what’s next.
By Steve Bielinski, COO
Wood. It seems simple enough. But what if I told you that much of the lumber we’re using to build homes, including trusses, I-joists and OSB sheathing, is stronger, greener, and more reliable than traditional lumber? Here’s all you need to know about engineered wood products.
By Steve Bielinski, COO
There are a few things that you don’t think about much until you start building your home. Roof pitch is one of those things. But what really is the difference between this slope or that slope on a roof? Here’s the breakdown.
By Steve Bielinski, COO
We offer two options when it comes to siding. Simple choice right? Well, it is if you’re well informed. Here are the differences between vinyl and cement board siding, and how you can determine which option is best for your lifestyle, your budget, and your home.
By Rebecca Brown, Interior Design Manager
When I begin to select products in a home, I take a lot of inspiration from the exterior design. Certain looks just work with certain home styles. In this series of blogs, I’ll be explaining how I would go about product selection for different styles of homes. This month we’re going to focus on the Modern Prairie.
By Paul Bielinski, CEO & VP
The Parade of Homes is back! With last year’s in-person event having been cancelled (and even though that didn’t stop us from building something special), we knew we had to go all out for the big return. Now, we don’t want to give too much away, but here’s a little teaser of what you can expect from our entry into the Parade of Homes 2021.
By Paul Bielinski, CEO & VP
Your home should be your place of zen. But sometimes choices made when building can lead to headaches in the future. Here are some design tips to make sure your home is always a place of comfort and relaxation.
By Rebecca Wardon, Interior Design Manager
You’ve picked your plan. You’ve found your lot. You’re ready to build. It’s time to get with the experts in the Bielinski Design Studio and bring your vision to life. It’s one of the most exciting parts of the building process, but it can be overwhelming to some. Here are some tips to help you prepare for your Design Studio meeting.
By Rebecca Wardon, Interior Design Manager
You only get one chance to make a first impression. So make it a good one with some seasonal styling for your front porch. Here is some inspiration to bring summer to the entrance of your home.
By Paul Bielinski, CEO & VP
In the always-on world, it’s important that you’ve got the juice to get through the day. But this small upgrade to your home can make it way easier to stay connected and productive at home. Here’s how USB outlets can help.
By Paul Bielinski, CEO & VP
When my father and uncle started building together in 1960, they built detached garages. Now, over 60 years later, we’re still building garages, they just look a lot different. Here’s a quick look into how we’ve evolved the garage over the years.
By Steve Bielinski, COO
You might think that all walls are built the same, but here at Bielinski Homes, we build it better. Here’s how we go above and beyond to create a sturdier, better-insulated home for you and your family.
By Paul Bielinski, CEO & VP
Last year we celebrated our 60th anniversary, and this year we’re celebrating a new milestone: 12,000 homes built. That’s the most homes built by a single builder under the same ownership in the state. And it’s something we’re very proud of. Here’s how it happened and what it means to us.
By Paul Bielinski, CEO & VP
Change is inevitable. Whether it’s new technologies, new trends, or new demands, Bielinski Homes has been adapting to change for over 60 years. Here is how we’ve used our experience as home builders to create and adapt floorplans for the modern world.
By Paul Bielinski, CEO & VP
In 2020, we celebrated our 60th year in business, and as the year comes to an end we’re all feeling a little nostalgic for everything that got us to where we are, we’re optimistic about what’s to come. Let’s take a look at the past 60 years of Bielinski Homes.
By Jackie Johnson, New Home Consultant
In this month's Featured Bielinski Neighborhood, you’ll learn more about what makes the Fairwinds neighborhood in Mukwonago so appealing, and why there are less than 15 lots remaining.
By Steve Bielinski, COO
The home you build is influenced by the land you build it on. Different lot types call for different foundations and exposures. Here are three different types of lots and how they will affect your home design.
By Paul Bielinski, CEO & VP
As design trends evolve and family lifestyles change, we look forward to showing you cutting-edge home designs. Our flagship model home in Franklin exemplifies how Bielinski homes are built with our customers in mind while staying on-trend with design. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how we went about planning our latest model home.
By Paul Bielinski, CEO & VP
Even in our 60th year as homebuilders, it’s important for us to continue evolving. That’s why our new Harmony line of floor plans takes older Bielinski designs and modernizes them to meet the needs of today’s homeowners.
By Steve Bielinski, COO
A wall is a wall is a wall… or is it? You might think building a wall is pretty simple, but we at Bielinski Homes put a lot of thought into making the best walls we can. Here are some examples of wall techniques and how we do it here at Bielinski Homes.
By Steve Bielinski, COO
When you’re thinking about building a new home you imagine the counters, the cabinets, the flooring, but do you think about the windows? Windows aren’t the most glamorous part of a home, but they’re definitely one of the most important. They keep the elements out and let the light in. Here’s how you know your windows are right for your home.
By Steve Bielinski, COO
How can Bielinski Homes build such well-crafted, affordable homes without cutting corners? It’s all about efficiency. Here are two examples of areas in our design process where we reduce on building waste and therefore home cost.
By Paul Bielinski, CEO
Every Bielinski floor plan is homemade by us, and some of them are so popular that we make them again! We recently unveiled The Harmony Series, which is the modernized version of some of our floor plans. Here’s what goes into that process of modernization.
By Paul Bielinski, CEO
Last year, I built a new Bielinski home! And if that wasn’t exciting enough, you all got to follow along. In this five-part series, I shared what that process looks like. In this last installment of my home building experience, we’re looking at the warranty process.
By Steve Bielinski
At Bielinski, we believe that companies like ours have a duty to take on a larger role in protecting the environment. So for the past 11 years, we’ve done just that. Here are some of the ways we build green as well as a look into the future of green building.
By Jennifer Durand, New Home Consultant
If you want to get into a new home, here are the first steps you should start taking today.
By Paul Bielinski
Did you know that all of our floor plans are made in-house? Here’s how Frank, Steve, and I approach the design process.
By Steve Bielinski
Is green building just another buzzword? Here’s how eco-friendly techniques are helping builders like us, make better homes for you.
By Paul Bielinski
Building a home is just like cooking a satisfying meal, it all comes down to ingredients, technique, and organization.
By Frank Bielinski
We sat down and spoke with one of Bielinski Homes co-founders, Frank Bielinski, to learn about how it all started.
By Steve Bielinski
Winter is around the corner and the mercury is plummeting, is your home ready for the Wisconsin cold? Bielinski homes sure are, here’s why.
By Steve Bielinski
Holiday decorations are some of our favorite things about this time of year, but between the nail holes, the fire hazards, and the extra weight, decorations can be pretty harmful to your home. Here are some tips for better and safer holiday decorating.
By Paul Bielinski
I’m building a new Bielinski home! And if that isn’t exciting enough, you all get to follow along. In this five-part series I’ll share what that process looks like. This month we’re on to construction!
By Paul Bielinski
I’m building a new Bielinski home! And if that isn’t exciting enough, you all get to follow along. In this four-part series I’ll share what that process looks like. It’s part three and we’re going to look at pre-construction.
By Steve Bielinski
When you’re building a new home, there are four main costs that you will need to take into consideration: the lot cost, home site improvements, the home base price, and options and upgrades. That might sound intimidating, so let me break it down for you.
By Paul Bielinski
I’m building a new Bielinski home! And if that isn’t exciting enough, you all get to follow along. In this four-part series I’ll share what that process looks like. This month we’re talking about style.
By Paul Bielinski
I’m building a new Bielinski home! And if that isn’t exciting enough, you all get to follow along. In this four-part series I’ll share what that process looks like, starting with the floor plan.
We’re back with some home design inspiration. But this month we’re gonna skip the style and go straight to the substance. We sat down with Bielinski Homes COO, Steve Bielinski, to find out what quality craftsmanship really means.
Building a new home is quite the undertaking. And often it all boils down to dollar bills. But a number of our clients don’t know exactly how to go about financing their homebuilding. So here are the basics.
By Paul Bielinski
Many people don’t realize just how many options you have when building a Bielinski home. Here are three steps towards making the right choice for you.
By Paul Bielinski
When it comes to your dream home, you know the what, but how about the where? Finding land to build on doesn’t have to be so hard. Here are some different ways to find the perfect lot.
If eyes are the window to your soul, then windows must be pretty important. Here’s our guide to picking the perfect panes for your home.
Eco-friendly is more than a buzzword to us. It’s something we think about during every single step of our building process. Here are three areas where it really shows.
School’s in session. Today’s class: Flooring 101. We’re going to be breaking down two common styles of floor.
Choosing the right type of siding for your dream home might not be glamorous, but it’s important, and a lot of folks don’t know where to start.
Building a new home? Don’t forget about these easily overlooked details.
If a home builder can check all these boxes, you’re on your way to making the right choice.
2017 is the year where casual and comfortable finally overtakes formal and fussy, whether that comes through in exciting colors, simplified floor plans, or giving previously overlooked spaces the love they deserve, we can all agree that these four trends are here to stay.
We sat down with Bielinski Homes COO and fourth-generation home builder, Paul Bielinski, to ask him about one design trend that has become incredibly popular in the past twenty years: open concept floorplans.
Regret. There is nothing quite as intimidating when it comes to building your new home. Every little decision comes with a little voice in the back of your head saying, “Will I regret this?” The truth is that most common regrets are easily avoidable, and here’s how:
We get it. Sometimes building a home feels like walking up to a cliff and jumping off. So let’s make sure you’re wearing a parachute.