Are replacement windows in your home worth the cost?  Depending on who you ask you will get a different answer, it also depends on how long you want to stay in the home.  There are a couple big questions you should ask yourself before picking up the phone and scheduling that quote: Considerations: Some things…

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I don’t think I’ve met anyone who doesn’t appreciate a meteor shower, sometimes they can be obvious and sometimes you have to look for them.  Half the battle is being aware when they are happening, so using the power of social media I’ve created a list of 3 meteor showers you can fix your gaze…

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We just had one of the hottest weekends of the year, if not the last couple years.  So it got me to thinking of ways we can stay cooler when the weather is so unforgiving.  Luckily we only have a few weeks of this weather, whereas other parts of the country endure it for months…

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One of the most enjoyable things about summer are the back yard events, what is a back yard even without a fire pit?  But fire pits can be expensive to have professionally installed.  So here are some ideas for DIY fire pits: Stone Pit This one is a little bit of work, but the result…

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Sometimes you like to grill your food, sometimes you like to smoke it.  They both have that unique flavor, and when you have a traditional summer get together you can really exercise your “secret recipe”.  But if you’re dealing with a sub-par smoker your party will never fully enjoy it the way you anticipated.  So…

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Summer can be the most expensive time of year, with events constantly going on there is a sudden burst of activity that wasn’t available 3 months ago.  It’s fun to experience as much of this as possible, considering we only get about 3 months of it, but it comes at a cost that can harp…

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Now the snow is gone it has left some of our lawns with unsightly bare spots, crab grass or dead patches where the fall leaves were, if you take pride in a manicured lawn you probably already have a system in place, but for the new homeowner or new landscape professional trying to make a…

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Crop  Based on Frost Dates    Based on Moon Dates Start Seeds Indoors Transplant Seedlings Start Seeds Outdoors Beans  May 18-Jun 8  May 18, Jun 3- 8 Beets  Apr 27-May 18  Apr 27-May 3 Broccoli  Mar 30-Apr 13  Apr 5-13  Apr 20-May 11  May 4-11 Brussels Sprouts  Mar 30-Apr 13  Apr 5-13  Apr 13-May 4  Apr…

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We are no stranger to snowstorms and bad weather in Wisconsin, but sometimes you get a really bad storm that goes down in the record books.  Here are 10 of the worst winter storms our state has ever encountered. Click to enlarge photo As always thanks for reading, if you need anything non-weather related and possibly…

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The holidays are a mix of emotion, much like buying a house, you’re looking forward to the traditional family gathering, but loathing the endless preparation it takes to executive such a feat.  You’re hoping travel plans go accordingly, and there are no significant “blow ups” when your mother and uncle reunite for the first time…

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