Farus Contracting

10/07/2026

We are very grateful for the Forest City Fire Department for their quick action at a recent home fire for a family member of ours. Unfortunately, the fire started due to a faulty charger. Be sure to check out recent posts from both of us for Fire Prevention Week & useful knowledge about proper charging & battery usage. 🚒

09/30/2026

🔥 Last week, we shared how proper building practices helped keep a garage fire from spreading. This week, we’re talking about how that fire started—and how we can help prevent the next one. The fire was traced back to the use of a faulty charger, making this year’s Fire Prevention Week message, “Charge into Fire Safety,” especially meaningful.

Garages are often home to rechargeable tools, lawn equipment, scooters, battery charging stations and more. We visited the Forest City Fire Department & spoke with the fire chief to discuss why it’s important to use the correct charger designed for your device or battery, follow manufacturer instructions and pay attention to where and how items are being charged.

🔋 Use the correct, manufacturer-approved charger
🔌 Inspect chargers, cords and batteries for damage
🔥 Keep charging equipment away from combustible materials
⚠️ Stop using batteries or chargers that are damaged, unusually hot, swollen or otherwise showing signs of a problem

Fire safety isn’t only about how we build—it’s also about how we use our homes every day.

▶️ Watch Nate talk about simple charging habits that can make a difference.

09/29/2026

🔥 Next week is Fire Prevention Week, and this year it hits a little closer to home. Last week, we joined the Forest City Fire Chief to share a real-life reminder about safe charging, fire prevention and the building practices that can help protect a home. Be sure to check it out & mark your calendars for the Forest City Fire Department open house October 8! 🚒

🚒🔥 FOREST CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE! 🔥🚒

Join us on October 8th from 5:00–7:00 PM for our Fire Prevention Week Open House!

📅 Fire Prevention Week: October 4th–10th
⚡ This year’s theme: “Charge Into Fire Safety!”

Come join us for an evening of fire prevention, safety tips, and fun for the whole family! We’ll have an opportunity to learn more about fire safety and how you can help keep your home and family safe.

⚡ Here are a few fire safety tips:

🔌 Keep a close eye on charging batteries and electronic devices.

⚡ Use charging cords and equipment according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

🔥 Keep anything that can burn away from heat sources.

🚨 Make sure your smoke alarms are working and test them regularly.

🏠 Have a fire escape plan and practice it with your family.

We hope to see you there! Come Charge Into Fire Safety with the Forest City Fire Department! 🚒❤️

📍 Forest City Fire Department
🗓️ October 8th | 5:00–7:00 PM

09/23/2026

🔥 This year’s Fire Prevention Week is all about “Charge into Fire Safety”—and this local garage fire is a real-life reminder of why it matters.

Recently, the Forest City Fire Department responded to a garage fire caused by a malfunctioning charger. Thankfully, the fire was largely contained to the garage.

Joe joined Nate Nelson of the Forest City Fire Department at the property to talk about two building details that helped limit the spread of the fire:

🔨 Finished drywall on the garage walls and ceiling

🔥 A fire barrier between the garage and home

These are details you may not think about when building a home—but proper construction can provide valuable time to get to safety in the event of a fire!

And as Nate kindly reminded us, working smoke detectors are essential.

▶️ Watch Joe + Nate explain why these details matter.

09/22/2026

Thinking about building in spring 2027? 🏡 Start exploring your options this fall. 🍂

Before you choose a floor plan, finishes or all those little details that make a house feel like your home, take some time to see what’s possible.

The Stratford Homes Autumn Open House on October 3 is a great opportunity to get inspired, ask questions and start dreaming about the home you want to build—and live in—for years to come.

🏡 Walk through 5 model homes
🔨 See how your home is built on a guided factory tour
💡 Learn more at home-building seminars
👀 Explore options in the builder exhibit area

You don’t have to have all the answers yet. Come explore, get educated and start discovering what you love. The more you learn now, the more prepared you’ll be when it’s time to start making decisions for your 2027 build.

📍 Stratford Homes | Stratford, Wisconsin
📅 Saturday, October 3

Come get inspired for your future home!

09/18/2026

The perfect fall front door setup starts with the perfect front door. 🍂🏡

From classic to modern, your front door is one of those details that can completely change the look of your home.

Swipe through & tell us which one would you choose? 👀

Northstar Systembuilt uses Bayer Built Woodworks doors. They are impressive & built to last!

Get further inspiration here: https://northstarsb.com/options-upgrades/exterior-doors/ -grain

09/17/2026

Good luck tonight to the football team, cheerleaders & marching band! We are proud to serve in this community. Go Big Red! 🏈🥁❤

Homecoming Event Schedule Update! 🏈

Due to the current weather forecast, we are making a Homecoming schedule change for Thursday and Friday. The Homecoming football game will now be played on Thursday evening, September 17.

09/14/2026

Thinking about building commercial? 🏢

Whether you’re considering an 8-plex, apartment building or condos, modular construction can be a smart way to bring your project to life — and yes, we can help with commercial projects, too.

Take a look at this 8-plex project completed in Jackson, Wyoming through our manufacturing partner Northstar Systembuilt.

🏠 8 units
📐 10 modules | 4,477 sq. ft.
🏗️ Built using modular construction

For this project, modules were constructed while foundation and utility work progressed on site — helping shorten the overall project timeline and minimize disruption in an established residential area.

That’s one of the advantages of modular for commercial development: multiple phases of the project can move forward at the same time, with construction happening in a controlled factory environment.

📲Give us a call today & we'd be happy to discuss your project.

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09/09/2026

🍂 Dreaming about a new home in 2027? Come see what’s possible!

Join us Saturday, October 3 for the Stratford Homes Autumn Open House in Stratford, Wisconsin.

🏡 Tour 5 model homes
🔨 Take a guided factory tour
💡 Attend home-building seminars
👀 Explore the builder exhibit area
🎉 Enter door prize drawings

There’s nothing quite like walking through homes in person to discover what you love—and what you want to incorporate into your own build.

Come get inspired for 2027!

Thaaat's right - This is the event that everyone's been talking about!