Even though it might not feel like it, spring is right around the corner. So now is the time to start developing your plan of attack to tackle a few simple tasks that will prevent ...
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The challenge in the winter is to keep humidity levels low enough so that condensation doesn’t form inside your home. Condensation occurs when warm, humid air comes into contact with cold surfaces.  Everyday activities like ...
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It’s not the mortar and brick that make a company successful, it is the employees!  To show our appreciation we have decided to give our employees the week between Christmas and New Years off to ...
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Next week is officially Fall. Although we are not looking forward to the change in temperature, for the sake of our homes, we need to set aside time to tackle a few simple tasks that ...
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Van’s would like to introduce one of our latest projects, Hill Street in Fish Creek! Thank you Karin & Scott for allowing Van's to help make your brain child come to fruition.       ...
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It's an honor to have one of our projects, On The Rocks, featured in the Lakeshore Life & Style magazine. "This plan is designed with the full effect of the unique lakefront property.  The team ...
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Dear Valued Van's Lumber & Customer Builders Team Members and Customers, As like many of you, Van's has been closely following the COVID-19 outbreak.  Although these are difficult and challenging times, we are very excited ...
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Members of the Wisconsin Builders Association (WBA) gathered at the Stone Harbor Resort in Sturgeon Bay February 7, 2020 where WBA installed their 2020 President, Jeff Dorner, as well as other members of the Executive ...
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From painting supplies and home essentials to plumbing and building materials, Van’s hardware store has it all. What’s even better is you could win a $500 shopping giveaway when you visit our family owned Dyckesville ...
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We will be closed Saturdays this winter, so our employees can spend some extra time with their families and friends. Looking for fun things to do with your family and friends this winter? Have a ...
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"Sorting through old photos, things passed down from family, personal mementos and childhood treasures can be tiring work — physically and emotionally. And with the upswing in popularity of minimalism in recent years, there’s a ...
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From painting supplies and home essentials to plumbing and building materials, Van’s hardware store has it all. What’s even better is you could win a $500 shopping giveaway when you visit our family owned Dyckesville ...
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Where do you see yourself spending your golden years? Many, if not most of us, have a desire to stay in our own home as long as possible. Unfortunately, that’s not always possible, however, planning ...
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From painting supplies and home essentials to plumbing and building materials, Van's hardware store has it all. What’s even better is you could win a $500 shopping giveaway when you visit our family owned Dyckesville ...
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There are so many decisions involved with building or remodeling a home. From windows and doors to shingles and siding, the plethora of options to consider both inside and outside can be overwhelming. One choice ...
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Home should be your happy place, but with the right paint color, it can also be your clean, sophisticated, passionate, zen, comfortable or creative place. Whether you're building a new home or remodeling your current ...
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Get ready for a showstopper! We are thrilled to present this one-of-a-kind home in De Pere, Wisconsin featuring a full stone exterior and grand stone accents within. Designed for the ultimate entertainer, this custom Van’s ...
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From painting supplies and home essentials to plumbing and building materials, Van’s hardware store has it all. What’s even better is you could win a $1,000 shopping giveaway when you visit our family-owned Dyckesville location ...
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When looking for building materials, you always want the best quality—and the best price! However, it’s often difficult to tell the difference between superior and poor quality, especially with wood. At Van’s, we specialize in ...
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With over 65 years of experience in custom residential and light commercial construction—and exceptional customer service—we’re proud to continue the tradition of craftsmanship that sets us apart from other builders. Today, we relive our history, ...
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Dean Martin, previously a foreman at Van’s Lumber & Custom Builders, has been promoted to job coordinator. Martin began his successful career at Madison Area Technical College, where he took a variety of construction classes, ...
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At Van's Lumber and Custom Builders, we proudly state, "We do business the old-fashioned way!" Don’t get the wrong impression—we're privy to the trends, we use cutting edge technology and take advantage of the latest ...
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Tom Salentine will retire from his position as job coordinator on March 31st after 46 years with Van’s Lumber. Salentine started at Van’s in 1970 as a laborer and worked his way up to foreman ...
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From flooring to fixtures, there are many aesthetic and functional design elements to consider when constructing a new home or office building. One of the most important decisions is selecting the right combination of windows ...
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Wulf Brothers, Inc. is a premier provider of things that make a home “warm and comfortable.” That means that not only do they sell generators, hot tubs and fireplaces, but they also bring the latest ...
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The change in season—and temperatures—means it’s time to get your home ready to make it through winter weather in top condition. Protect your investment in your home with a winter-readiness task list: 1. Clean Your ...
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A lot of homebuyers—and even some builders—believe winter is not a good time to build in Wisconsin. But that’s just not true. We’d like to bust several myths about building in winter: MYTH 1—The weather ...
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Green has never looked so beautiful! The team at Van’s Lumber combined their talents for quality custom building with The Boldt Company’s sustainable design specialties to create the gorgeous, one-of-a-kind and ultra “green” Cook-Albert Fuller ...
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