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4 Smarter Ways to Remodel Your Home

When you say the word “remodel”, most people think of long hours with contractors and spending thousands of dollars. With the typical kitchen remodel coming in around $20,000, most people need a more manageable way to update their homes. Here …
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6 Easy Tips To De-Clutter Your Home

A recent study by UCLA’s Center on Everyday Lives and Families (CELF) unearthed research proving that clutter has an effect on our mood and self-esteem. In women, there was a link between high stress levels and a high density of …
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What You Need to Know for the Final Walk-through

You’ve found your next home, and you are eager to close on it and start the moving process. Before everything is finalized, however, the next step is a final walk-through, at least a week before your closing date. These are …
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5 End of Summer Projects for Home Sellers

It’s hard to believe August is ending and autumn is right around the corner! Now is the time to plan out projects that need to be done before Wisconsin winter weather hits. Here are five good projects to begin now …
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Bathroom Makeovers for Under $1000 and How to Budget for Them

The bathroom — an oasis away from it all. Many of us dream of luxurious additions to our bathrooms including heated shower mirrors, skylights, and stain-resistant grout. Unfortunately, these changes can often come with a steep price tag. Here’s how …
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A Fresh Coat Can Lead to a Fresh Look

One of the easiest ways to get a home ready to sell or to personalize a room in your new home is a fresh coat of paint. Here are 10 tips to help ensure a perfect paint job. Use a …
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Pools: Yay or Nay?

Wisconsin’s hot weather streak has us thinking about one thing: where is the nearest pool?  The Association of Pool and Spa Professionals say around 4.7 million U.S. homes have in-ground pools.  What are the benefits to having a pool on …
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9 Shade-Loving Plants

Homeowners often look in summer to spruce up their yards during the buying season or to beautify their space.  To increase curb appeal, try planting some of these shade friendly plants that can easily fill space under trees.  For more …
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Stay Safe While Shoveling Snow this Winter

We all dread the winter season in Wisconsin. Shoveling snow is the task that makes even more of a nuisance. We tend to forget how strenuous shoveling our driveways and sidewalks can be to our bodies. It is recommended that …
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Simple Ways to Update Your Kitchen

The kitchen is one of the main rooms that we tend to look to improve when we either buy or sell a home. Renovations can be pricey, but there are easy ways to give the space a make-over. The first …
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