Green building and living has seen a surge in popularity since the new millennium began. While it remained an often-talked about issue before the recession, once the housing market was in trouble, living a green lifestyle took a backseat to bigger news. Now that the housing market is rebounding, green homes and lifestyles are starting [...]
Home Improvement
The Worst Things to Forget Before a Major Move: Part II
Last week, we showed you Part I of our “Worst Things to Forget Before a Major Move” series. This week, we’re back with the next five tips for the weeks leading up to your big move. Your utilities. The American Moving & Storage Association recommends turning off utilities two to three days after you move [...]
Speed Cleaning Tips for Straightening Up in a Flash
No one likes to spend all of their time cleaning the house, and you might not always have an adequate amount of time to clean up before guests casually drop by. Use these 5 tips to speed up your cleaning process everyday Try using a snow windshield sweeper to pull pet hair off upholstery and [...]
How to Stage Your Home in Every Season (INFOGRAPHIC)
Autumn starts this Saturday — make sure you know how to stage your home with the new season starting (and each season throughout the year) by using our amazing new infographic below! Look for more infographics brought to you by Shorewest throughout the coming months. (In order to view the infographic at full size, simply [...]
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 are four smarter ways to remodel your home and get more bang for your buck. [...]
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 household objects. Women also associated a tidy home with a happy and successful family. Here [...]
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 done to ensure the property’s condition hasn’t changed since you last saw it and that [...]
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 in preparation for the rest of the year. Outdoor painting. Even if a full paint [...]
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 the National Kitchen & Bath Association breaks down the budget for a typical bathroom remodel: [...]
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 small roller to finish edges for consistent texture. After cutting in close with a brush, [...]