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Shorewest Shares: How to Apply Epoxy To Your Garage Floor

Epoxy is a long-lasting, tough coating that you paint onto concrete floors to resist grease, oil and many other substances. The difficult part about epoxy is that not all concrete floors will hold a coating. Before you get ready to …
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Shorewest Shares:  Top 10 Best Houseplants That Clean The Air

Indoor air can contain pollutants, making it not as fresh as it should be. Synthetic furniture, paints and computers pump chemical vapors in the air. Air conditioning and heat dries the air. Combining those two can lead to complaints like …
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Shorewest Shares: The Perfect Summer Patio And How To Create It

One of the best things about summer is enjoying the weather outside! Whether it’s through the tranquility of reading a book in the grass or hosting a summer barbeque, it’s important to get your patio ready for summer. Here are …
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Shorewest Shares: How To Attract Songbirds To Your Garden

Nothing says good morning like listening to the beautiful songs of birds chirping in the morning. Here are a few tips to help you maximize visits from songbirds to your outdoor space: Plant a diverse garden. Attracting songbirds to your …
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Shorewest Shares: How to Brighten Up A Room

As spring is in full bloom, it’s time to brighten up your rooms and enjoy the sunshine. A few simple, cost-effective changes can help renew your space. Here are eight cost-effect ways to brighten up a room: Add a plant. …
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Shorewest Shares: Garden Tips —Three Ways to Naturally Kill Weeds

Spring has already arrived in Southeastern Wisconsin — flowers are blooming, lawns are being mowed and weeds are in now in season. You can get rid of your weeds with chemicals, but you are also tainting the ground with poison, …
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Shorewest Shares: DIY Love Décor

Supplies Red Paper (11’’x17’’) White (washable) paint Paint Brush Picture Frame     1. Find the middle point on the red paper and evenly space out room for each letter (L-O-V-E). 2. Using the white paint, paint a hand for the O …
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Shorewest Shares: How To Make Your New Place Feel Like Home

You just bought a house with the help of your Shorewest Agent and are eagerly waiting until you can move in! These 21 tips will help you make your place feel like home: 1. Make your bed. Whether that’s assembling …
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Shorewest Shares: How To Stay Safe At Home

Your home should always make you feel safe, and you can keep your home safe without an expensive home security system. Here are some tips to stay safe at home: • Know who’s there — install a peephole. A peephole …
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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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