Legacy Exteriors Named to TOP 500 for 2025 by Qualified Remodeler

On August 14, 2025, we were honored to be included in Qualified Remodeler’s annual TOP 500 Remodelers list for 2025. We’re so grateful, not only to Qualified Remodelers for the award, but to each and every one of our customers, and to our dedicated staff of exterior remodeling professionals. Here’s a brief quote of what Qualified Remodeler owner and editorial director, Patrick O’Toole, had to say … “Based on Qualified Remodeler’s analysis, the TOP 500 firms tend to share several common attributes, including strong revenues, a commitment to customer service, insightful sales techniques and strong customer loyalty. These attributes helped put the firms on this list and contribute to their success.” Legacy Exteriors is ranked No. 385 on the 2025 TOP 500 list, which ranks remodelers from all across America. Here’s the official press release in case you’d like to check it out. Get In Touch Anytime … Whether you have questions about a project, or are interested in a complimentary inspection of the exterior of your home (including your roofing or siding) — with

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Home Winter Weather Prep: Inside and Out, Part 2

In Part 1 of this series, we focused on proven prep strategies to get the inside of your home ready for the Wisconsin winter. Now, in Part 2, we turn our attention to prepping the outside of your home before the winter weather sets in. The following nine tips can go a long way in protecting your home, and avoiding costly expenses, so let’s get started … 1. Be Sure to Drain Lawn Irrigation Systems If you have a lawn irrigation system, it’s important to make sure it’s drained before freezing weather sets in. Unlike the piping that leads into your home, irrigation systems aren’t buried deeply, which means they have a tendency to freeze once the temperature drops. Freezing can lead to bursting pipes, and it’s best to avoid both. Even if you are only using a standard hose, it’s a good idea to drain it completely so it doesn’t incur damage, or freeze the pipe attachment on the outside of your home. If you’re not clear on how to drain your lawn irrigation

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Home Winter Weather Prep: Inside and Out, Part 1

In this two-part series, we’re sharing some proven prep strategies to get your home ready for the Wisconsin winter. In Part 1, we’re focusing on preparing the inside of your home, and in Part 2, we’ll shift our attention to exterior home prep. To begin, it’s important to note that even if you haven’t been experiencing any issues with your home, it’s important to take these simple steps seriously, as they can help you avoid costly issues down the road. And now is the time to handle these winter weather prep tips — while it’s still nice outside. Let’s dive into 7 things you can do right now — inside your home — to prepare it for winter … 1. Furnace Tune Up Whether your furnace is new or older, having it serviced regularly is a great way to keep it running smoothly. It also helps prevent fire and smoke damage. We recommend hiring a local company to perform the tune up. We also recommend calling at least two servicers, as pricing and service availability

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5 Ways to Winterize Your Home

Yesterday was Groundhog Day, and according to Jimmy the Groundhog (who resides in Sun Prairie, WI) we’re in for an early spring! That said, it’s not too late to take the initiative and winterize your home, if you haven’t already done so. The following tips are all geared toward helping you winterize the exterior of your home. Let’s get started  … CLEAN OUT YOUR GUTTERS With the warm weather we’ve been having the past few days, you may be noticing your gutters are not draining properly. If they’re clear of snow and ice, here’s what you can do (or hire someone to do) right now to get them working better … Remove any debris from the gutters — like leaves, sticks and even asphalt roof granules — to help gutters remove water from melting snow or rain, instead of spilling over the side of the gutters. It’s also important to check your downspouts to ensure they are draining properly. We’ve had customers who didn’t clean their gutters for a few years, and when they called

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Beyond the Studs: Return on Investment (ROI) & Home Remodeling

In this episode of Beyond the Studs, Josh Gauwitz, owner of Legacy Exteriors, talked all about the potential for return on investment (ROI) on home remodeling projects, which is always good news for homeowners. Here’s what Josh had to say … I recently read an article on BankRate.com that talked about all of the “high-yielding” home Improvements people can make that typically yield a solid return on their investment. The article made some good points — things we’ll talk about with homeowners who are looking to remodel or make improvements — and I realized it would be a good topic for Beyond the Studs.  That said, before we dive into what those high yielding projects are, I’d like to point out a few of the remodeling projects that homeowners seem to love, that don’t yield an ROI when selling a home. These are just a few examples of some of the more popular renovations: • Lavish lighting fixtures are a must-have for many of the homeowners we work with • Converting a bedroom into a

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