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Trend Watch: Barn Doors

Let’s face it, swinging doors take up a lot of space. A new, fun twist would be a sliding barn door which frees up storage and design flexibility. Barn doors are a wonderful solution for locations where a swinging door …
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Selling your Home? What Landscaping Projects Pay Off

If looking around your yard means seeing more weeds than plants, it’s time to break out the gardening tools. Did you know that by keeping up your yard, you could contribute up to 28% of your home’s overall value? That …
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10 Staples of Rental Décor

Want to decorate your place while still keeping your security deposit in-check? Personalizing your place is important, as is staying within the boundaries of your landlord.  My Dwelling – a Shorewest company – suggests these 10 staples of rental décor …
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Six Materials to Stay Away from in the Kitchen

It’s finally time to remodel your kitchen and you are very excited to start drawing up the plans. The excitement turns to slight panic when you think of your budget in relation to what you want. Let us show you …
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Five Ways to Change Your Fireplace for the Summer!

Wisconsinites agree that there is nothing better than a crackling fire in the middle of winter. But right now we are in the middle of a heat flash in summer and that fireplace is sitting dormant. Fireplaces serve as a focal …
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Seven Timeless Kitchen Renovation Tips

Kitchens are becoming more and more the focal point and hub of the home. Therefore when you start planning a remodel, you want to make sure that your choices will stand the test of time. These seven tips will help …
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Seven Tips to Lower your Summer Electric Bill!

Summer is finally here to stay! Are you feeling the heat when you pay your electric bills? Here are seven ways to keep your electric bill low during the summer: 1. Air conditioner. Your air conditioner may account for 40% of …
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Resource Video: Homeowners Edition

Inexpensive Ways to Update Your Bathroom Looking for ways to add value to your home? These bathroom projects are all relatively inexpensive and easy to do. Ever thought about how different your space might look if you simply upgrade or …
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Home Features that Help Sell a Home – and Ones that Don’t

2016 is turning out to be quite the year for real estate. With low mortgage rates and low inventory, it has turned into a seller’s market. Of course not all homes are equal, and they don’t sell equally either. Many …
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10 Ways to Pinterest Your Home!

If you are looking for ways to spruce up your home and give it that extra touch, Pinterest is there for you! Whether you are looking to make a statement or add a bit of color, these next 10 steps …
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