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The La Crosse Area Builders Association is a professional organization that unites and represents people in the building industry. We promote safe, attainable, quality housing through education and interaction. LABA Officers: President: Jason Etrheim (MasterCraft Homes) Vice President: Paul Westlie (Hartland Construction) Treasurer: Kraig Lassig (Lautz Lassig Custom Builders) Past President: Dee Dee Kerska (Xcel Energy) LABA Directors: Duane Schulze (Marlin Custom Builders, LLC) Ed Haupt (Lifetime Design Homes) Jody Swenson (Knight Barry Title United, LLC) Don Earley (Earley Drywall) Jeremy Riley (JBrooke Garage Door) NAHB (National) Directors: Tom Thompson (life) (T.N. Thompson Enterprises) Jon Olson (life) (Jon Olson Construction) WBA (State) Directors: Mark Etrheim (life) (Mastercraft Homes) John Lautz (honorary) (Lautz Custom Builders) Lonnie Organ (life) (Heating and Cooling Specialists) Tom Thompson (life) (T.N. Thompson Enterprises) Steve Treu (life) (E&B Insulation) Jon Olson (life) (Jon Olson Construction, Inc.) Joe Bond (Bond Drywall Supply) Jeremy Riley (JBrooke Garage Door) Kraig Lassig (Lautz Lassig Custom Builders) LABA Staff: Executive Officer: Tena Bailey Office Assistant: Samantha (Sam) Bauer Government Affairs: Mike Weibel Building Manager (part time): Jonathan Heinz 816 2nd Avenue S. Onalaska, WI 54650 608-781-5242
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Dee Dee Kerska Chair, Parade of Homes® Committee Xcel Energy
Have you been thinking of building a new home or perhaps remodeling your existing home? Here’s your chance to attend the 2017 La Crosse Area Builders Association Parade of Homes. The Parade of Homes gives you the opportunity to speak directly with the builders, see their work and craftsmanship firsthand and gain knowledge about the new and innovative things happening in today’s home construction. You will see stunning ideas throughout the homes and discover technology used in ways you probably never knew existed. This year’s Parade of Homes features 10 homes built by highly qualified builders. The homes exhibit the professionalism, authenticity and unsurpassed standards of the La Crosse Area Builders Association members. Don’t forget to cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award. As a ticket holder, you have the opportunity to vote for your favorite home at this year’s Parade of Homes. The winning home will be featured on the front cover of next year’s Parade of Homes magazine. This annual event is sure to please everyone in attendance. What better time to check out your local options in home construction, remodeling and design? Hope to see you there! Dee Dee Kerska Xcel Energy
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Jon Olson Construction, Inc.
608-781-5428
W5179 Hale Rd., Holmen
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Sader Construction
608-769-4949
W7949 August Ave., Holmen
August Prairie
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Lifetime Design Homes
608-386-0638
N7066 Birch St., Holmen
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Triton Construction LLC
608-797-7691
540 Ryan St., Holmen
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North Country Contractors
608-769-4663
N6064 Grayhawk Dr., Onalaska
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Marlin Custom Builders
608-779-4617
2009 Charles Ave., Onalaska
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Jon Olson Construction, Inc.
608-781-5428
2371 Gladstone Cove, Onalaska
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jon olson Construction, Inc. Bedrooms: 1
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You can easily envision yourself in retirement in this cozy one-bedroom, two-bath home nestled in a beautiful setting. These homeowners wanted modern amenities with a laid-back cabin feel. It all comes together in this 1,700-square-foot home that was built with relaxing days and snuggling nights in mind. You will feel like you are in the country with the real woods that bring the outside in. You will want to explore the upgrades these homeowners will be enjoying in this place of peace. But if that is not enough, take a walk outside and check out the unique siding that features board-and-batten and stone. Travel along to the back of the home, where these homeowners can slip outside to hear the relaxing melody of a dancing waterfall in their own backyard. We thank them for allowing us to get a peek at what a dream retirement home is like. Come check it out for yourself!
Jon Olson 608-781-5428 www.jonolsonconstruction.com jolsonconstruction@centurytel.net W5179 Hale Rd. Holmen
LABA members used: Beyer Cabinets, Beaver Builders’ Supply, Balduzzi, Builders Flooring M E M B E R
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SADER construction Bedrooms: 4 Steve Sader 608-769-4949 saderconstruction@gmail.com W7949 August Ave. Holmen August Prairie
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This Rugroden Design home is a Craftsman-style two-story. Designed to be comfortable and functional, the open concept allows for family living and entertaining. The great room features a gas fireplace with built-in cabinetry on each side. The covered deck off the dining room is a great place to relax and entertain. The kitchen features a large island with a famer’s sink and quartz countertops. Other features include a mudroom with custom dog kennel, a powder room, an office with double barn doors and wood plank flooring. The second floor has a spacious master suite with vaulted ceiling, master bath with a double bowl vanity, freestanding soaking tub and custom shower with top-half glass enclosure and walk-in closet. The second story features a full bath, two bedrooms with walk-in closets and a laundry with access from the hallway and master bath. The lower level features a large rec/family room with movie projection and a fully stocked bar. There is a fourth bedroom and full bath in the lower level. The three-car garage has lots of storage and a stairway to the basement. We would like to thank Katie and Bill for allowing us to showcase their home and being so great to build for. We also thank all our subcontractors for another beautiful and professional job. LABA members used: Waldenberger Inc., Maxwell-White Plumbing, Stetter Electric, Schneider Heating & Air Conditioning, Bond Drywall and Supply, Wisconsin Building Supply, Overhead Door Company of the 7 Rivers Region, Design Masonry, Rugroden Drafting & Design, Advanced Seamless, Advanced Multimedia Solutions, La Crosse Fireplace www.labaPARADEOFHOMES.com
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Lifetime Design Homes Bedrooms: 3
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This ranch plan returns to the concept that you can “have it all” in under 2,300 square feet. Openness and long interior moves make the spaces flow together with the great room illuminated by windows from the dinette and rear of the home. Wood pillars define separation of the great room from the dining area. The 14-foot by 14-foot covered patio adds that extra room for entertaining. The kitchen is open to all areas and has white cabinets, quartz countertops and a large walk-in pantry. The back foyer and split laundry combination keep clutter out of the way. The third stall of the three-car garage is extra deep for storage. All bedrooms have walk-in closets, and there are several coat and linen closets throughout the home. Thank you Jamie and Amy Stoeckly for allowing us to show your beautiful home.
Ed Haupt 608-386-0638 www.lifetimedesignhomes.com ehaupt@charter.net N7066 Birch St. Holmen August Prairie
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Triton Construction Bedrooms: 3
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This luxury townhome offers great design and décor inside and out. The two-story vaulted entrance with open concept in the main living and kitchen areas offers a grand entrance with plenty of light. You will enjoy things like solid-surface countertops, distressed beams, heated master bathroom floors, hardwood and tile floors and a family room in the basement with big windows for lots of light. Don’t miss this opportunity to see these luxury townhomes tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac in a great neighborhood.
Brian Paszek 608-797-7691 bpaszek@hotmail.com 540 Ryan St. Holmen
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Mike Reschke 608-769-4663 www.northcountrycontractors.com northcountry01@centurytel.net N6064 Grayhawk Dr. Onalaska Grayhawk
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This custom-built open-concept home boasts 3,500 square feet finished with a large cathedral ceiling, split bedrooms, a huge laundry/mudroom, maple custom-built cabinetry with granite countertops, maple three-panel doors, maple railing in the great room, a covered front porch, a covered rear deck and a finished walkout basement with a huge family room with bar area, two bedrooms and a full bathroom. Come see the craftsmanship that goes into a home built by North Country Contractors. North Country Contractors prides itself in being a Home Building Specialist company with Mike Reschke personally having more than 30 years’ experience in the homebuilding industry. LABA members used: Bagniefski Heating & Air Conditioning; MaxwellWhite Plumbing, Inc.; Badger Corrugating Co.
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Marlin Custom Builders, LLC Remodel Bedrooms: 4
Duane Schulze 608-779-4617 www.marlinbuilt.com duane@marlinbuilt.com 2009 Charles Ave. Onalaska Meier Farm
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This remodel was a welcome addition to this Onalaska neighborhood. The design of this house was changed both inside and out. This project included a completely redesigned interior and exterior. This project reflects innovative design throughout the home. The home includes new electrical, plumbing, HVAC and insulation, which brings the home up-to-date on all the latest electrical, safety and energy codes. The stamped concrete sidewalk leads you into a spacious entry. The kitchen, living room and dining room are open concept with hardwood floors. Concrete countertops and tile backsplash add to the design of the kitchen. The main floor laundry has extra appeal with concrete counters accented with fiber optic lighting. The master bath has a concrete dual vanity and spacious walk-in closet. If you want to build a new ICF home, remodel or make an addition to your home, stop by and be inspired by this beautiful home. LABA members used: Advanced Seamless, Beaver Builders Supply, Badger Corrugating Company, Hallman Lindsay Quality Paints, Overhead Door Company of the 7 Rivers Region, Sherwin-Williams, Wettstein’s www.labaPARADEOFHOMES.com
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Jon Olson Construction Bedrooms: 4
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Square Footage: 3,200
This Focus On Energy home will keep the owners warm in the winter and cool in the summer. All the latest techniques in home and sound insulation are put to use in this beautiful home. Smart siding adds another layer of insulation, low maintenance and beauty. When it comes to a busy family, having space for everyone and everything is a must! This home offers it all with the feeling of home. This two-story with a walkout has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a dream kitchen, master suite and a four-car garage, so everyone is happy! Don’t miss this home right in Onalaska. LABA members used: Beaver Builders Supply, Absolute Comfort Heating & Air Conditioning, Kish & Sons Electric Inc., JBrooke Garage Door LLC, Hallman Lindsay Quality Paints
Jon Olson 608-781-5428 www.jonolsonconstruction.com jolsonconstruction@centurytel.net 2371 Gladstone Cove Onalaska Savannah Oaks
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MasterCraft Homes Bedrooms: 3
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Baths: 2.5
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Square Footage: 2,707
Come step inside this beautiful home designed and built by MasterCraft Homes, Inc., and let it spark your imagination for what your dream home could look like. Upon entering, you’ll find a Craftsman-style home with vaulted ceilings emphasized by long, dark beams. The kitchen displays rich, dark cabinets with a gray island as an accent piece. This room opens into the dining and living rooms, creating plenty of space for family and friends to gather. A deck/three-season porch, master suite with walk-in closet and master bath complete the first floor. Lovely details like a custom-built bookshelf in the living room, French doors and transom windows throughout and a beautiful deck with custom benches are examples of the attention to detail found in each corner of this home, built to the customer’s taste. The lower level consists of two more bedrooms, a full bath and a family room. Nestled in the bluffs of Savannah Village, this home displays the creativity and specialized design touches MasterCraft Homes, Inc., has become known for. LABA members used: Advanced Seamless, Inc., Arcade Portables, LLC, Badger Corrugating, Bob’s Window Cleaning, Bond Drywall Supply, Inc., Decker Design, Inc., Design Masonry, LLC, Hartland Construction, Hilltopper Refuse & Recycling, La Crosse Fireplace Co., Lifetime Insulation, Maxwell-White Plumbing, Inc., MJG Excavating, Inc., Seymour Electric, Sherwin-Williams, Waldenberger Poured Walls, LLC, Wisconsin Building Supply www.labaPARADEOFHOMES.com
Jason Etrheim 608-781-7200 www.mchlax.com jason@mchlax.com 1083 Fair Meadow Way Onalaska Savannah Village
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When you purchase a ticket to the annual Parade of Homes, you take on an important responsibility. One of the highest honors a LABA Builder Member can receive is to have his or her Parade entry named “People’s Choice,” and you have the power to make that happen. Here’s how to cast your vote for the “People’s Choice” Award: • Purchase your Parade tickets in advance of Opening Day for just $8 or at any Parade Home during the Parade for $10. • Visit as many of the Parade Homes as you like. Your ticket will be punched at each home you visit. • When you are finished with your tour, indicate on your ticket which home was your favorite, then deposit the ticket in the box provided at each home for this purpose. For additional information, please visit our website at
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Wausau Homes Onalaska Bedrooms: 3
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Baths: 2.5
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Come experience the tranquility of French Island living. The kitchen and dining space of this featured Wausau Homes design was built as an open concept with gorgeous quartz countertops, unique light fixtures and a large island with plenty of space for cooking and entertaining. The living area opens to a rear deck, designed to bring in the scenery of this quiet community. The main floor also features a half bath and separate mudroom for laundry and storage. Upstairs hosts the master suite with a full walk-in closet, master bath with double vanity and additional storage. Two extra bedrooms are available to accommodate a growing household. With an additional upper bath and second laundry hook-up, this home was built to suit all of a family’s needs. The basement allows space for an additional bath as well as a future family room, bedroom or additional storage. Wausau Homes Onalaska would like to thank all of our local subcontractors for their quality work and professionalism. A very special thank-you goes to Justin and Jennifer for allowing us to share their home with you. Only Wausau Homes builds Your Way, with a Firm Price and On Time—making relaxing at your new home so much easier! LABA members used: Cary Heating & Air Conditioning Co. Inc., E & B Insulation, Five Star Concrete, LLC; and Decker Design, Inc. www.labaPARADEOFHOMES.com
Dennis O’Brien 608-781-5000 obriend@wausauhomes.com www.wausauhomes.com/ find-a-builder/onalaska-wisconsin 3151 Youngdale Ave. La Crosse French Island
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The City of La Crosse & Western Technical College Bedrooms: 2 608-789-7513 2502 14th St. La Crosse Dunn Addition The La Crosse Area Builders Association is proud to support this project of the City of La Crosse and Western Technical College.
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Located on La Crosse’s South Side, this charming 1,306-square-foot home has exceptional craftsmanship for all to appreciate. The home features a front and rear porch, custom-made cabinets, engineered hardwood floors, two bedrooms, one full bath and a two-car detached garage. The basement has 1,306 square feet of unfinished space ready for your personal touch, stubbed plumbing to accommodate another full bath and two egress windows. This home will be sold to an income-qualified household earning 80 percent of the County Median Income or less. The construction of this beautiful home demonstrates how the Replacement Housing Program contributes to fill the City of La Crosse’s mission. The unique partnership between the City and Western Technical College provides educational opportunities to Western Technical College students while supporting economic growth by contracting with local suppliers and subcontractors. The end result is a safe and affordable home to those who desire to be a homeowner in the City of La Crosse. LABA members used: Schneider Heating and Air Conditioning, Lighting by Wettsteins
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Top 9 Design Trends for 2017
Curious about the latest home design trends? At the start of each year, the Best in American Living Awards (BALA) recognizes dozens of new projects from this past year that featured the most innovative layouts and eye-catching design elements.
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Among a wide variety of award-winning homes, several design trends are evident and will be sure to gain the attention of those who might soon be buying, selling or remodeling a home. Some of these trends include: Modern farmhouse. Demand continues to rise for farmhouse sinks, repurposed wood siding for interior design details and barn doors customized for a more contemporary feel that incorporates glass, white tints and metal hardware.
Natural wood beams. From remodels to new homes, wood beams left in their original state add a natural touch and create a focal point in interiors. Also, this year’s BALA winners included several homes with natural wood ceilings, which add warmth and can be used in either traditional or more contemporary designs.
Shiplap inside and out. Horizontal shiplap – or long, overlapping panels of wood – is an increasingly popular choice for exteriors and is also featured in entryways, stairwells and living rooms.
Board and batten. Many BALA winners used this type of wainscoting either as exterior siding or to add a classic touch to today’s contemporary interiors. Some designs featured a unique spin by adjusting the width of the boards to create a more customized feel.
Repurposed space. Designers are increasingly utilizing the space under staircases for more than just storage. These areas are great for installing bookshelves, displaying art or creating a nook for pets. One BALA winner even included an entire bar under the living room stairs.
Prominent wine storage. Many new kitchens today include floor-to-ceiling wine storage with customized wine racks, glass doors and display lighting.
White on white. A longstanding trend remains intact, as many BALA winners featured a clean combo of white on white, most notably in kitchens.
Big showers and tubs. Showers keep getting bigger and freestanding tubs have become increasingly luxurious. Walk-in showers with wall-to-wall glass are the most sought after.
Metal roofs. A large number of new custom homes in regions across the country are favoring metal roofs. The trend isn’t solely among modern homes, but traditional homes as well.
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