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Patch's House & Home
Protect Plants Against Weather Extremes and Pests this Season
Without a doubt this has been a crazy spring weather-wise. The unseasonably warm spring weather has gardeners in Wisconsin concerned and speculating about future problems this growing sea...
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News
Spring Cleaning Tips From the Experts
It is that time of the year, when Mother Nature ushers out Ole Man Winter, to start on that long list of maintenance projects, that if done right, will save you time, headaches and even m...
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Business
McDonald's Renovations Under Way
Work to renovate the Howell Avenue McDonald's has begun. The company plans to revamp the facade and make some other minor changes at the restaurant, 8800 S. Howell Ave. The faca...
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Patch's House & Home
Jump Start the Growing Season by Starting Plants from Seed
Extend the gardening fun and save money by starting your plants from seed. Purchase seeds of your favorite or hard to find plants from a garden center or catalogue. Purchase or clea...
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Patch's House & Home
Sellers Succumbing to Buyer Demands
This scenario has played out many times in the last few months. Buyers seem to want the Earth, moon and stars from the sellers. Not only have prices dropped considerably, but the buyers a...
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Patch's House & Home
Interior Design Trends Freshen Homes for Spring
“Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.” Great advice from William Morris, 19th-century artist, textile designer and writer. Home ...
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Patch's House & Home
Should You Refinance Your Home?
Did you know that you could possibly save money each month on your mortgage loan? Currently, interest rates are at an all-time low for fixed-rate products. Refinancing could save you...
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Patch's House & Home
House Hunt: Million Dollar Homes
Here's a sampling of some of the high-priced homes for sale in the area. Take a look at what these houses have to offer, and tell us: If you could, would you buy one? 19175 Blue Ridg...