If you’re interested in a smart thermostat but just haven’t gotten around to it, new incentives from Focus on Energy and Minnesota Energy Resources mean that if you live in Wisconsin or Minnesota now’s the time to do it. In fact, the incentives are substantial enough you may want to do it now even if it hasn’t been on your mind.   Focus on Energy, a program offered in partnership with Wisconsin utilities, is now offering a $75 cash incentive for qualifying smart thermostats. That repre... read more

Moving to a new home is a big job, so it’s no wonder many people waffle on the decision.  Clearly, life changes, like marrying, divorcing, job changes, are often the biggest factors, but sometimes the reasons are less obvious. While it can be difficult to be 100 percent certain it’s time, the following considerations can help you decide with more confidence. #1 Money. The first question is whether you can afford it (or can’t afford not to), remembering that in addition to a different mortg... read more

Amid holiday shopping, kids’ Christmas concerts, visiting Santa and sending greeting cards, you may wonder how you’ll find time to decorate your home for the season. But holiday decorating doesn’t need to be time-consuming or expensive, especially with these quick and easy shortcuts.   Decorate your home for the holidays with ease The key is to spread the cheer throughout the house using items you probably already have on hand or can easily add to your grocery list.   HOLIDAY DECORATING... read more