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Community Round-Up
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here’s our Community Round-Up: Milwaukee County *Take the family to the Wisconsin State Fair and enjoy food, entertainment and more *Sign up for the Race and Seek Milwaukee adventure race and explore …
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Community Spotlight: The Wisconsin State Fair
Celebrating 163 years, the Wisconsin State Fair has over 16 decades of history, tradition and development. The first Wisconsin State Fair took place in 1851 in Janesville on a six-acre plot along the banks of the Rock River. Admission …
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Shorewest’s DIY Project: Crate Bookshelf
Materials Needed: • 10 wooden crates from JoAnn’s Fabrics • Miniwax Dark Walnut Wood Stain • Foam Brushes • Old t-shirts • Screws • Drill 1. Apply the wood stain to all 10 crates. Make sure the …
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Wisconsin Mortgage Corporation Suggests: Why Renters Should Reconsider
Whether you’re currently renting, looking for a new place, or debating between renting and buying, there’s one thing that’s clear: renting is costing you more money. As your rent continues to increase year after year, the cost of homeownership stays …
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Community Round-Up
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here’s our Community Round-Up: Milwaukee County *Enjoy German culture and tradition at German Fest Milwaukee *Watch the Phantom of the Opera at the Marcus Theater for the Performing Arts Waukesha County *Head over …
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Community Round-Up
Need help planning what to do this weekend? Here’s our Community Round-Up: Milwaukee County *Bring your appetite to Festa Italiana for all things Italian *Enjoy a free outdoor movie and fish fry at Point Fish Fry and a Flick …
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Shorewest’s DIY Project: Photo Blocks
Materials Needed: • Wood Blocks (You can cut the wood yourself, or buy them pre-cut.) • Photos • Mod Podge Matte Finish • Paint Brush The size of the wood blocks and photos all depends on what size you …
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Shorewest Shares: How to Stage Your Outdoors to Make the Right First Impression
A recent national study showed that staged homes sold on average in 13.8 days, while non-staged homes sold in 30.9 days. Staging your home is important, not only to get the right price, but to allow potential buyers to see …
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Shorewest Shares: DIY Slip ‘N’ Slide
As the summer heats up, this Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Slip ‘N’ Slide is sure to be a hit within your neighborhood. Materials Needed Heavy Plastic Roll Ten $2 Pool Noodles Sprinkler Hose Peel-and-Stick Velcro Lay out the heavy sheet …
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Shorewest’s Shares How to: Make My Home More Energy Efficient in the Summer
Before it gets too warm, it’s time to make sure your home is ready for the hot weather. Summer months can bring some of the highest energy costs of the year — with the highest demand for air conditioning. Keeping …
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