Being a homeowner is expensive, and not just because of your mortgage. Routine repairs and maintenance average more than $8,800 a year, according to a 2025 Bankrate study A home warranty can help by ...

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Many homeowners inevitably face appliance and system costs—in fact, in a 2024 survey of 2,000 homeowners, 94% of respondents spent an average of $2,800 to repair or replace major appliances in the ...

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On the night of Aug. 9, the staff at the Mothership, 2301 S. Logan Ave., watched in horror as the bar's basement filled with water during the Milwaukee area’s 1,000-year flood. Water rose to waist ...

Even though it's getting cold out, our dogs still need time outside and it's important to keep them warm throughout. Thankfully dog coats and jumpers exist to make braving the winter months easier for ...