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People will ask me when the best time is to use Asphalt when paving, and the best answer I can provide is ‘it depends on the situation.’ Being in Wisconsin means we have to contend with frost and varying soil conditions as a result of the deposits glaciers made 10,000 years ago.

Holiday gift giving is upon us again. For those of us looking for a unique gift that can make a statement, there are many options. However, there are very few with the impact, style and longevity of decorative glass.

Updating your home can be fun and profitable. If you keep the following suggestions in mind, you should have a good grounding in what is and what isn’t a good update to make.

As disruptive as moving can be for parents, moving can be even more traumatic for kids. Often kids are not made part of the decision to move, and depending on their age, may not even understand it. But, if you follow these tips I suggest, you can make it go as smoothly as possible.

In the current market, the work you put into preparing your home for sale will be rewarded in the speed in which your home will sell and the sale price. Following are some basic ideas to help you prepare your home for sale.

People who enjoy their homes don’t have to leave it behind as they age and their physical abilities decline. That is one of the inherent challenges all contractors have when working on any project. We are not working on houses…we are working with homes. Homes loaded with personal preferences, memories and future plans.

The National Association of Remodeling Industry, a trade organization dedicated to promoting professionalism in the industry, suggests every homeowner interviewing potential contractors ask for references.

During times of a softer economy paired with the approach of warmer weather as well as the horrific flooding in the area, the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) wants to remind homeowners to beware of unscrupulous people posing as remodelers.

How can the little box store compete in a world of the WalMarts and Home Depots? Does the little box store actually have some advantages?

Focus on Energy works with eligible Wisconsin residents and businesses to install cost effective energy efficiency and renewable energy projects for new and existing buildings.

Effective behavioral training in progressive steps protects your pet and your neighbors from dangerous situations. Our process for pet containment takes about two to three weeks and has a very high success rate.

We have a 30 year old house that we love. The problem is, we have cracks in the drywall, and some doors don’t latch. Help!

As you consider remodeling or redecorating, remember, a futon is an excellent option for stretching your budget. There are many, many futon covers available, a futon mattress is all one piece, so you’re never sitting in the crack between cushion and for a substantially lower price futon frames can seat one, two or three people.

The significant thing a Murphy bed gives any homeowner is expanding the living area in your home, a comfortable guest room, and more utility in the rooms in which it is installed.

Credits, deductions, and rebates — wow! If there is a time to make home improvements, this would be it. So, how can you get in on this and what’s the catch? Beginning in 2009 through the end of 2010, the Federal Energy Efficiency Tax Credit provides a tax credit for 30% of a product cost up to $1500, for installing new energy efficient windows, doors, insulation, or roofs on your home, meeting specific criteria:

The Home Products Show offers more than unlimited access to the experts and hundreds of booths to explore. Each year, the Show also features dozens of seminars that are included with admission to the Show. This year the Show is free to attend (Dane County facility parking fee still applies).