Garden Calendar – Week of Mar. 2
From Lisa Johnson, UW-Extension horticulture educator: Houseplants: You can start fertilizing houseplants again at this time of year. Generally, you want to hold off fertilizing from December to February due to the short day length and low light levels. The extra nitrogen only encourages weak, leggy growth at that time, and the low light levels […]
Furnace Maintenance – What You And Your Professional Can Do
Furnace Maintenance – What You And Your Professional Can Do video from the Carrier Consumer Education Series. Your furnace has had to work extra hard during this long, cold winter! To keep it working efficiently, watch this video. In it, Larry Hacker and Stuart Keith take an in-depth look at professional and do-it-yourself furnace maintenance. […]
How Much Money Could You Save With A Geothermal System?
Everyone knows we’ve had a long, very cold winter. In some places, like Wisconsin, it’s the coldest winter in 40 years!! Heating bills have gone through the roof, especially for those homeowners who depend on propane to heat their homes! In this video from the Today’s Home Remodeler TV series, homeowners who have made the […]
What Every Homeowner Should Know About Plumbing
Know the location of the main water shut-off valve; it’s usually by the water meter. Also know where additional shut-off valves are for your water heater, water softener, clothes washer, dishwasher and all kitchen and bathroom sinks. Test those shut-off valves once each year to make sure they operate properly. If you notice dripping water […]
How to Refinish a Bathtub with Miracle Method of Minnesota
How to Refinish a Bathtub with Miracle Method of Minnesota from the Today’s Home Remodeler TV series. Watch how this ugly tub is totally transformed with the Miracle Method Surface Refinishing System. Check back often for home building, remodeling and maintenance tips. For much more, visit our website.
Fresh Air Ventilation Options
Fresh Air Ventilation Options video from the Carrier Consumer Education Series. There are now brand new ways to eliminate stale air in your home without letting in the cold! In this video, Larry Hacker and Stuart Keith discuss various options for bringing fresh air into a home, including HRVs and ERVs. To watch more videos […]
Carpet Revitalization Featuring Advanced Floor Care
Carpet Revitalization Featuring Advanced Floor Care episode from the Today’s Home Remodeler TV series. In winter, many homeowners turn their attention to interior projects. If your carpets aren’t looking as good as when they were new, watch this video in which Brook Bower from Advanced Floor Care introduces their revolutionary process for cleaning carpets and […]
Insulating and Air Sealing with Rockweiler Insulation
Insulating and Air Sealing with Rockweiler Insulation episode from the Today’s Home Remodeler TV series. Did this harsh winter expose how cold and drafty your home can be? If so, watch this video. In it, Stuart Keith catches up with the professionals at Rockweiler Insulation to learn the process for air sealing and insulating an […]
Kenosha Entertainment Center & Casino Project – Building Wisconsin TV
Kenosha Entertainment Center and Casino Project featured on Building Wisconsin TV series. In this episode, we visit the empty Dairyland Greyhound Park to check out the proposed Kenosha Entertainment Center and Casino project with mayor Keith Bosman from Kenosha and John Dickert from Racine. We also meet up with Lisa Waukau from the Menominee Indian […]
Garden Calendar – Week of Feb. 17
Tips from Lisa Johnson, Dane County UW-Extension horticulture educator. This week, we’re reprinting a question Lisa received from a reader regarding rabbits attacking his young apple trees during this tough winter. Here it is: Dear Lisa: I planted two ‘Ida Red’ apple trees last spring. They started out the spring at about 5 feet tall. […]