Tag Archives: tips and advice

Winter Stay-cation: Milwaukee

As the weather outside is frightful, there are many days where leaving our homes become difficult and challenging. Don’t worry — there are many things you can do indoors to beat the winter blues. • Milwaukee Public Museum. The Milwaukee …
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Categories: Community


Shorewest Shares: Should I Sell My Home Now or Wait Until the Spring?

Many homeowners believe that the best time to sell a home is during the spring. Although there is a spring market, the winter season may be the best time to sell your home for many reasons. Here’s why you should …
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Categories: Home Selling


Shorewest Shares: How to Sell your Home in a Cold Market

It’s the beginning of the winter months, and unless you love the cold weather, there’s a good chance that you don’t want to leave your home… let alone sell or buy a new one. However, it can be done and …
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Categories: Home Selling


Shorewest Shares: How To De-Clutter and Get Organized for the New Year

The best way to start 2015 is by de-cluttering and staying organized. Here are 22 tips to help you get started: 1. After purchasing new electronics, download the user’s manual and store in your iCloud. This way you won’t lose …
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Categories: DIY, Home Improvement


Shorewest Shares: New York Times Calls Homeownership Best Way to Build Wealth

The New York Times recently published an editorial entitled, “Homeownership and Wealth Creation.” The housing market has made a strong recovery, not only in sales and prices, but also in the confidence of consumers and experts as an investment.   …
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Categories: Home Buying


Shorewest Shares: How to Create a Jar of Good Things

Supplies Mason Jar Paper Pen This is really quite simple, but the idea behind it is amazing. As we start each New Year, we reflect back on the previous year. Sometimes, it’s hard to remember all the good that happened …
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Categories: DIY


Shorewest Shares: DIY Olaf Snow Globes

Supplies • Mason jar • Crayola Model Magic • Artificial snow • Black buttons (three, small) • Felt (orange and white) • Googly eyes • Elmer’s glue • Cord (from the jewelry section) • Toothpicks • Hot glue gun • …
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Categories: DIY


Shorewest Shares: Winter is a Great Time to House Hunt

  Spring and early summer are traditionally known as the high season for home sales, while winter is often over looked. Winter can be a great time to buy a home, if you don’t mind fewer homes for sale and …
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Categories: Home Buying


Shorewest Shares: DIY Projects with PVC Piping

Hair Dyer and Curling Iron Holder Supplies PVC Y connecter Paint/duct tape 1. Using the PVC Y connecter, spray paint or use duct tape to personalize for your style. 2. Attach to a wall, door, put under the sink or …
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Categories: DIY


Shorewest Shares: DIY Mistletoe Painting

Supplies • Canvas • Washable green paint • Acrylic yellow and red paint • Red ribbon • Hot glue gun • Paint brushes • Cute, little feet! • Paper plates   1. Set your canvas on an easy to reach/lean …
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Categories: DIY







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