Average homeowner in state will see 3% reduction.
Here is some holiday cheer: as prices of everything go up amid inflation and supply-chain worries, there may be some savings coming your way in the property tax bill that will soon be in your mailbox.
The last, best estimate by the Legislature’s budget office says the after-credits property tax bill on a median-valued home will be $3,214 — a $101, or 3%, decrease from the bill that homeowner opened last December.
We look forward to sharing the 2021 Cookie Book with you this holiday season.
This year’s edition is “celebrating military service” with recipes from veterans and active service members, as well as special sections highlighting Wisconsin’s own 128th Air Refueling Wing and organizations that support our troops.
U.S. homes prices were up by a record amount in August compared with a year earlier, as Americans continued to bid up house prices.
The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller national home price index soared 19.9 percent in the 12-months leading to August. That’s the largest price jump in records going back to the 1980s.
The roof is one of the most essential features of a home, yet it’s commonly overlooked when it comes to regular maintenance.
A roof can sustain some wear and tear, but if a homeowner wants to avoid costly repairs, they should conduct frequent checks. Here are five ways to keep your roof in good condition.
Check for leaks.
To prevent a major roof leak, regularly check for water damage in your attic and on your ceilings. Some telltale signs of roof leaks include moldy smells, liquid stains on the ceiling, or interior wall bulges.
Trim those trees.
A tree can do a great deal of damage if it falls on a roof, but it’s also important to make sure no branches are scratching your shingles. Over an extended period of time, this can damage the protective top layer, so make sure to trim the trees around your house.
Check your shingles.
One of the most important parts of roof maintenance is making sure your shingles aren’t deteriorating. If you see any shingles that are missing, cracked, or curved, it may be time for some repairs.
Clean your gutters.
Although it can be one of the most dreaded household chores, cleaning your gutters regularly can help preserve your roof. Gutters filled with debris can prevent water from draining properly and result in liquid seeping under your roof. This can affect the roof’s integrity and cause water stains.
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Design experts weigh in on the best color combinations for 2022. The pallet includes:
Which of these six coordinating colors from the "Colormix® Forecast" would you pair with the "Color of the Year", Evergreen Fog?
Sherwin-Williams has named its "Color of the Year" for 2022, and this time it’s Evergreen Fog...
...a tranquil gray-green hue that takes inspiration from nature.
The paint color was selected by the company’s global color and design team, which reportedly analyzed an assortment of trending colors.
According to a press release from Sherwin-Williams, Evergreen Fog was the leading color in its annual Colormix Forecast.
"Evergreen Fog is a sophisticated wash of color for spaces that crave a subtle yet stunning statement shade," said Sherwin-Williams’ Director of Color Marketing Sue Wadden, in a statement. "Evergreen Fog inspires us to begin again and is a great choice for modern interiors and exteriors."
Two new buildings are more in line with historic neighborhood development pattern than most new construction.
Developer Ryan Konicek has twice moved to create more housing on a Bay View corner lot, all while not demolishing the house that has stood on it for 111 years.
In May 2019, Konicek bought the two-story bungalow at the corner of S. Logan Ave. and E. Otjen St. for $145,000. A small, one-story building, formerly used by a cobbler, at the southern portion of the 0.17-acre site was demolished and Konicek secured approval in 2020 to construct a new two-story apartment in its place. The new building uses the same foundation as the prior building, keeping its footprint...
