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About the House (UW-Extension)
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This University of Wisconsin-Extension Cooperative Extension site contains problem-solving information for basements, electricity, energy efficiency & insulation, floors, walls & other inner surfaces, heating & cooling, home health hazards, moisture problems, pests, plumbing, roofs & gutters, siding & other exterior surfaces, and windows & doors.
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ACE Interactive How-To's
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Find the answers and products you'll need to complete your home improvement projects. These multimedia lessons provide you with quick, accurate know-how to help you complete that never-ending list of projects. From building a picnic table to calculating how much paint you need for your rectangular or L-shaped room.
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AllRecipes
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This online network of category specific recipe sites features thousands of user-submitted recipes for: chicken, pork, seafood, beef, barbeque, pastas, soups, vegetarians, appetizers, salads, pies, breads, cakes, cookies, Christmas, Holidays, and Thanksgiving.
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Apartment Association of Southeastern Wisconsin
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Association provides rental property owners with educational and legisltive support along with other resources necessary to prosper in today's rental market. Also offers a wide array of rental forms including a complete Milwaukee County Eviction set with instructions.
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Apartments for Rent
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Search and/or request information on over 12 million apartment homes (updated daily.) Can search by distance, city/state, metro area, zip code or apartment name. View floorplans, photographs, and 360 degree virtual tours.
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Best Places to Live
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Get a statistical snapshot of nearly 500 towns by typing in a CITY NAME or check out the winners judged best by MONEY magazine. Magazine has compiled housing costs, tax rates, crime statistics, and much more.
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BestPlaces
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Compare two cities side-by-side or just research one city at a time using this comprehensive site. The methodology and data-collecting presented here are the basis for many national surveys and articles. This database offers 3,000 City Profiles in 30 categories including housing, costs of living, crime, education, economy, health and climate. Also offered are School Statistics: the facts on 87,000 U.S public schools in 16,000 districts.
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DoItYourself.com
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This site contains information on home improvement, building a home, plans and materials including how to's, FAQ's and links on topics ranging from appliance care to flooring to woodworking.
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Food Network
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Food Network is a television network and website devoted to all things food with a recipe for every occasion: Sharing recipes, video demonstrations, celebrity chefs and hosts, cooking techniques, party ideas, quick and easy meals, culinary travel, healthy eating and much more!
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Garden Guides
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This Web site offers a sizable collection of basic guide sheets for annuals, bulbs, perennials, vegetables, and herbs. Each sheet contains a photo and basic planting and care information. Also included at the site are concise Tips and Techniques on topics such as raised beds, compost, container gardening, starting seeds, and vegetable companions.
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Handymanwire.com
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Your resource for advice on home improvement and repairs.
Provides many plans and how-to articles, a library of previously asked questions that you can browse through. A wide collection of hints and tips.
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hbc services
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A not-for-profit organization that works directly with prospective homebuyers in Milwaukee. They provide free advice, information, and resources for a successful home purchase, espcially for disadvantaged buyers. Services are partially funded by Federal housing appropriations.
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HGTV
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Explore your favorite topics such as decorating, remodeling, gardening, home, crafts, and more from Home & Garden Television online.
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Home Buying Guide
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This site from the Wisconsin Realtors Association offers information on homes for sale, buying or selling a home, careers in real estate, and Wisconsin (schools, communities, etc.) as a place to live.
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HomeDoctor
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HomeDoctor offers a collection of of informational articles on home remodeling projects and repair tips.
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Homefair.com
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Site includes Salary and Moving Calculators, information on buying or selling a home, getting the best mortgage, and relocating.
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Homeless Resources For Wisconsin
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Published by the Housing and Urban Development Agency, this resource lists shelters, food banks, clothing and other community services for the homeless. Shelters are arranged alphabetically by Wisconsin county.
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Homes --- Real Estate Journal
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Whether you're moving up, relocating, seeking a new neighborhood or merely curious about your current home's market value, this complete online guide aids in buying, selling and maintaining a home. Site content is from the editorial staffs of The Wall Street Journal, the Journal's Interactive Edition, the National Business Employment Weekly and alliances with top real-estate information providers.
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Household Products Database
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The Household Products Database is a new offering from the National
Institute of Health and the National Library of Medicine that contains
information on over 4,000 consumer brands, allowing consumers to research products based on chemical ingredients. The database helps answer questions such as: What are the chemical ingredients and their percentage in specific brands? Which products contain specific chemical ingredients? Who manufactures a specific brand? How do I contact this manufacturer?
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HUD Homes for Sale
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Check out these listings of HUD homes for sale, information on how to buy a HUD home (including handbook and forms), financing, foreclosures and links to related government sites.
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Milwaukee Assessors Office
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Searchable database of the City of Milwaukee's property tax assessments records. Find property information by single address, tax key number or address range.
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PLANTS National Database
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U.S. Department of Agriculture's PLANTS Database provides a single source of standardized information about
plants. PLANTS provides standardized plant names, symbols, plant attribute information, with many accompanying photos.
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Realtor.com
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Find a home using the largest real estate site on the Web. Realtor.com offers over 2 million properties searchable by geographic location.
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Recipe Source (Formerly SOAR)
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Need a recipe? Recipe Source (formerly SOAR) contains over 70,000 recipes and is searchable by food type, country, and basic keyword.
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Repair Clinic
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This site offers basic troubleshooting and maintenance tips regarding household appliances. Basic
instruction teaches the workings of household appliances in easily understood language. Major
appliances such as ranges, refrigerators, washers, dryers, air conditioners, trash compactors, etc.
and their accessories are included. Garbage disposals, water filters, hot water dispensers, and other
more minor appliances are also discussed. Repair Clinic also includes online dealers in appliance parts and accessories.
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SavorWisconsin.com
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SavorWisconsin.com is an online directory and resource for finding food and agricultural products and services from the state of Wisconsin. Search by product, region/county, business name, business type, sales method or keyword.
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SDC Energy Assistance Sites
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The Social Development Commission (SDC) is the community action agency for Milwaukee County. Energy assistance programs provide financial assistance with fuel costs and restoration of utility services during the winter heating season to eligible low-income households.
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Select Milwaukee
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A not-for-profit Milwaukee organization that works directly with prospective homebuyers in the city. They provide free advice, information, and resources for a successful home purchase, especially for disadvantaged buyers. Services are partially funded by Federal housing appropriations.
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Start Renting
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This is the Web site of the shopper/magazine of the same name that contains ads for Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay and Appleton Wisconsin apartments.
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WIFrontDoorHousing
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Designed to help renters find affordable housing throughout the state of Wisconsin. Rent limits are set based on WIFrontDoorHousing's policy to list only units that are affordable to individuals and families making 80% or below of the county median income (CMI), also known as area median income (AMI).
WiFrontDoorHousing allows users to search for housing by rent amount, unit size, amenities, accessibility, location, and school district. Landlords and Property Managers can list their rental units on WiFrontDoorHousing free of charge and can upload pictures, floorplans, rental applications, screening policies, and pet policies pertaining to their properties.
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Wisconsin Homes (MLS)
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This site includes the Metro/MLS (Multiple Listing Service) listings of homes for sale. It is updated each night and photos are included as they become available.
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