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WAUKESHA + HOMES Your Guide to Homes, Home Improvement, Lawn & Garden and MORE! A publication of the Waukesha Freeman and Oconomowoc Enterprise • August 2013 Parade of Homes preview ■ Freshen up containers for fall ■ Green bathroom renovations ■ Renovation loans give homebuyers an edge ■ Add pizzazz to your garden ■ Six tips to liven up your laundry room ■ Technology helps seniors stay in touch Parade of Homes models offer up-close viewing of unique amenities Developers put their best foot forward for annual showcase By Kevin Passon HOMES PLUS CORRESPONDENT WAUKESHA – Building a home can be intimidating, overwhelming and downright confusing at times. Help reduce the headaches before you begin to build by touring the 17 homes that are part of the 2013 Metropolitan Builders Association Parade of Homes. The homes are spread across two subdivisions – Quail Haven in Menomonee Falls and The Glen at Blackstone Creek in Germantown. Tim O'Brien Homes of Pewaukee has a pair of homes featured in The Glen at Blackstone Creek. "The Kendall, a traditional ranch, is our best-selling ranch style," owner Tim O'Brien said. "Our two-story design (the Birchwood) is a brand-new design. We created a two-story atrium with a skylight that Submitted photo The Kendall at The Glen at Blackstone Creek is designed by Tim O'Brien Homes of Pewaukee. The ranch-style home features three bedrooms and 2,070 square feet. naturally ventilates the house, and the blown-in insulation we use has a rating of R-15 that we've discovered greatly reduces sound." The Birchwood was so impressive, Chuck Wierschem decided to buy it. See PARADE/Page 3 233449007 CONTENTS