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SEPTEMBER 2013 HOMES PLUS 3 Ground up continued from Page 1 sense. They said we could either build a new home on the property or move somewhere else." In the end, the family decided to stay on the property, and they lived in their existing farmhouse while the new home was built just a few feet away. A review of the water table on the property meant they could only dig about 12 inches into the ground for the basement. Truckloads of dirt were then brought in to cover about half of what would become the exposed basement. "The basement is built so it can be lived in if we ever sell the house," Tom Halverson said. The Halversons moved into the new home in October of last year, but there are still some finishing touches to be done inside and outside. The old farmhouse was torn down in January. The home features three bedrooms, with the master bedroom on the lower level. A loft on the upper level has a view of the woods behind the house. Two dormers are featured on the front of the house, and the interior features walk-in closets and an open concept design. "It's great to live in a house where you look down on everything," Tom Halverson said of the home that was literally built from the ground up. "It looks like it belongs up north." Tom Halverson found the home plans at Menards. A friend who is an architect helped "flip" the design. Sue Halverson's two brothers helped with the construction, and they brought in their friends as subcontractors. Mike Pouchert, owner of Lake Country Bricklayers, handled the masonry duties, while Wally Pouchert was in charge of the sinks, countertops and bathroom projects. "Mike was the general contractor, and he brought a Photos by Kevin Passon/Homes Plus Correspondent Left photo: The kitchen is part of the open concept, flowing into the dining area and front room with the fireplace. Right photo: The wrap-around porch is decorated with several pieces of outside furniture that make for a great place to relax, read a book, surf online or gaze into the natural setting of the backyard. TRUCKLOAD SALE 233735001 CREATING THE ULTIMATE on Garage Doors & Door Openers BUILDING EXPERIENCE... Special! - Take down and haul away old door for FREE! 16x7 Installed NOW $ $ one customer at a time. SAVE Belman Homes listens to you first and foremost, so we fully understand what is most important to you when you build. We feel that building a new home can be a fun and rewarding experience! Belman Homes's vision is "Creating the ultimate building experience, one customer at a time." ORDER A LIFTMASTER 1/2 HP GARAGE DOOR OPENER & GET 2 REMOTES & KEYPAD. OPEN 8/17/2013 N53 W17451 Ridgeline Trail, Menomonee Falls George Ross III Model 3265 Located in Quail Haven subdivision. Or visit belmanhomes to find open houses, lots, and much more! Full Year Warranty, parts and service on installed operators. 229960003 Lifetime Proudly Building Outstanding Quality Homes Since 1981 320 $ odel 1407 E. Sunset Dr., Waukesha WI 53189 • PH: 262-549-8352 • FAX: 262-549-8350 • belmanhomes.com Tax Included • Lifetime Warranty • Other Sizes Available • 2000 Garage Doors in Stock 16'x7', 25 Gauge . . Non Insulated Steel $685 We have forged strong relationships with our dedicated craftsmen to ensure the finest quality and a smooth building process. We strive to build each home as if it were our very own. That is how we can offer our exclusive Porch to Patio Protection® for extra peace of mind and to help you identify potential problems before they happen, even many years after the normal home warranty has passed. sm Visit our 2013 MBA Parade of Home 835 240 • Two-Sided Pre-Finished Galvanized Steel • R-10 Insulated • 5 colors to choose from We build a great home, but we want to make it an experience that you will gladly share with your friends and family. That is why we created our Customer Bill of Rights, which is our promise to you during the building process. CONNECT WITH US was wonderful to have him (Mike Pouchert) here. He has so much knowledge in this (business)." The house also features a two-and-a-half-car attached garage. With almost 25 years invested into the property, the new home should help keep the Halversons there for many more years to come. bunch of his good buddies with him," Tom Halverson said. "It's really a neat house to live in." Sue Halverson said that because of the tight time frame in which they had to use the FEMA funds and build the home, it was a pleasure to work with her brothers, who have plenty of experience. "I didn't find it anything but a blessing," she said. "It Door Co. Installed Tax Included Lifetime Motor Warranty WHY PAY MORE? "CALL LIFETIME DOOR!" 12645 W. Townsend (2 blocks N. of Burleigh, enter off 124th St. only) Free Estimate 262-783-4004 Mon. - Fri. 7am-5pm • Sat. 8am-12pm • www.lifetimedoor.net