Tag Archives: homeowner tips

Composting in the Off Season

Composting is a sensational way to support the health of your garden throughout the year. However, as the days grow shorter and temperatures start to drop, many gardeners assume their composting efforts need to slow down for the season. But …
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Dry Air Blues

Chilly winter weather is on the way in and soon blankets will be out and fires will be blazing in many Wisconsin homes. However, one of the negatives of a cozy Wisconsin winter is the dry air that comes along …
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Ivy Free Living!

Ivy might seem like a picturesque way to decorate your home, but the truth is that it can have detrimental and damaging long-term effects. Taking the time to safely and effectively remove ivy from the outside of your home can …
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Carbon Monoxide Detector Checks Mean Peace of Mind for Every Season

Carbon Monoxide, or CO, is often called “The Silent Killer.” It is an odorless, colorless and tasteless gas, and can develop when appliances that use gasoline or create fire are not properly ventilated. When exposed to a CO leak, people …
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Save Energy; Save Money

It’s human nature to want to save money, but when thinking of energy efficiency, people often jump to the conclusion that there will be a large cost upfront. Not every change in your home means spending major money. In fact, …
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Organizing Files

Foolproof Ways to Organize Your Files — and Keep Them Organized

If asked to grab a specific document in your home right now, would you be able to in under 10 minutes? Five minutes? One? Have you ever paid a bill late because you didn’t know where it was? Is your …
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House In Winter

Home Maintenance Tips for Snowbird Season

It’s Snowbird Season! If you are relocating south for the winter, there are a few things you’ll want to do in order to prep your home for Winter. MyDwelling, one of our Shorewest companies, can help you manage your property …
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mail packages on a front porch

5 Tips to Keep Your Packages Secure

  It’s National Package Protection Day! According to a 2017 survey, more than 25 million people had packages stolen from their property in that year alone. This holiday season, take extra precautions with your packages by following these 5 tips …
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Keep Your Home Ready to Show with Five Simple Tips!

When selling your home your Shorewest, REALTOR® may bring prospective buyers by for a showing at any point. They will give you as much notice as possible but sometimes it may be short notice due to scheduling conflicts. This means …
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