The Milwaukee Brewers' official open the 2023 season on Thursday, March 30 at Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs.
Your Milwaukee Brewers are back at American Family Field for the Home Opener...
Monday, April 3, 2023 at 1:10 PM
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Wisconsin well represented in best cheese in the United States
Nearly half of the finalists in the U.S. Championship Cheese Contest are from Wisconsin.
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association released the list of 20 finalists after a day of trying to stay ahead of a winter storm.
Selection of the top 20 and champion that normally would be on Thursday was completed on Wednesday. The top 20 were announced Wednesday, but the association will reveal the nation's best cheese at 2 p.m. Thursday as scheduled. The announcement at Resch Expo will be streamed live at USChampionCheese.org and on Facebook. READ MORE
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
97TH ANNUAL REALTORS HOME & GARDEN SHOW - Milwaukee, WI
The nation’s longest running Home & Garden Show will return to Wisconsin State Fair Park
March 24 - April 2, 2023
Friday, March 17, 2023
Happy St. Patrick's Day from Team Hoffmann
Seasonal décor is a great way to "change things up" and give your home a periodic refresh. You can get lots of ideas here...
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Cash is still king in the housing market.
Mortgage rates have taken would-be buyers on a ride this year — and it’s only March. Generally, home buyers can anticipate mortgage rates to move down, but... READ MORE
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Shop Wisely if Buying Appliances Outside of the Recommended Times.
If you’re forced to buy outside of the time frames above, due to budget restrictions or an appliance emergency that calls for an immediate replacement, keep these shopping tips in mind to maximize your savings.
Ask a retailer to sell you a floor model, this strategy can save you as much as 15 percent off the list price.
Offer to buy a discontinued appliance or a slightly damaged appliance to increase your savings by up to 30 or 40 percent, respectively.
When shopping for damaged appliances, choose models that are free of cracks in glass control panels (these are expensive to replace), are backed by a manufacturer’s warranty, and have been given a once-over by a sales associate to ensure the appliance is in working order and has all the parts indicated in the manual.
Comparison shop to take advantage of price-match and/or lowest price guarantee programs. And don't forget to scour online at sites Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace for savings on secondhand appliances available locally. You can also browse scratch-and-dent online retailers to get an idea on the savings before visiting your local appliance stores.
Monday, March 6, 2023
Buy SMALL Appliances at the END of the YEAR.
Snag small appliances such as microwaves, coffee makers, and toaster ovens during November and December. Retailers offer lower prices on these units during these two months to clear out excess inventory left at the end of the year.
Buy new appliances on major holidays and sale events.
If you want a newly released appliance of any type rather than a prior-year model, hold off on buying at the time new models are released—when prices are highest. Plan instead to make your purchase on the next holiday or big sale day like Fourth of July, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday (for online purchases), when the cost of major and small appliances are reduced well below the original list price to encourage shoppers to spend more time and money shopping during their day off of work.
Top retailers offered an average discount of anywhere from 25 to 60 percent on appliances for Black Friday events, according to WalletHub. But it’s important to review the print or web ad for any sale event before you attend to make sure that the appliance you want is available and at a price that’s actually lower than its original price.
Saturday, March 4, 2023
MARCH: Milwaukee Hotel Month 2023
Vacationers and staycationers rejoice! Hotel Month is back and better than ever for its 3rd consecutive year.
YOU DESERVE A BREAK! So treat yourself to a restful escape by taking advantage of Milwaukee's Hotel Month! Running February 15 through March 31, the city’s best 29 hotels are offering deals – with added incentives – starting at just $100. Incentives include art history tours, dining deals, and more to enhance your stay and help you explore Milwaukee.
Don’t miss this chance to support local and take the getaway you deserve. Book your stay now!
Thursday, March 2, 2023
Buy Seasonal Appliances in the OFF-SEASON!
The best time to buy seasonal items like air conditioners, heaters (i.e., furnaces and boilers), and gas grills is during the periods when those appliances are infrequently used.
Retailers put seasonal appliances on sale at these times to help make up for low demand. For example, prices on gas grills take a dive in September and October, when summer grilling wanes. Similarly, the best time to buy an air conditioner or heater is either from September through November or from March through May, two periods when the HVAC retailers who supply HVAC installers with equipment are overstocked, and as a result are willing to sell them to the installers at a discount, who pass the savings along to you.
What’s more, HVAC professionals receive fewer service calls during these periods, so they’re often willing to negotiate a lower appliance installation cost with you.
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