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title: Wisconsin Home Remodeling Blog | Stebnitz Builders | Homeowner education (6)
description: Homeowner education | Research is the first step to a home remodel. Learn more about remodeling, the local area, and home improvement in our Wisconsin Home Remodeling Blog.  (6)
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## [Stebnitz Builders, Delavan WI: 2011 New Home and Remodeling Expo kicks off the last weekend of February!](https://blog.stebnitzbuilders.com/stebnitz-builders-delavan-wi-2011-new-home-and-remodeling-expo-kicks-off-the-last-weekend-of-february)

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 February 17, 2011  No Comments

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## [Stebnitz Builders, Delavan, WI: "DIY FYI: Kitchen Composting over garbage disposals"](https://blog.stebnitzbuilders.com/stebnitz-builders-delavan-wi-diy-fyi-kitchen-composting-over-garbage-disposals)

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 February 15, 2011  No Comments

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## [Ever wonder why barns are typically, red??](https://blog.stebnitzbuilders.com/stebnitz-builders-delavan-wi-ever-wonder-why-barns-are-typically-red)

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 February 10, 2011  2 Comments

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## [Stebnitz Builders: Delavan, WI Is spring here already?](https://blog.stebnitzbuilders.com/stebnitz-builders-delavan-wi-is-spring-here-already)

I saw a robin this morning in our back yard and thought to myself, "Why is this guy already back??"...

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 February 7, 2011  No Comments

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## ["Who forgot to lift the seat?" days could be over!!](https://blog.stebnitzbuilders.com/who-forgot-to-lift-the-seat-days-could-be-over)

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 February 3, 2011  No Comments

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## [Stebnitz Builders, Delavan, WI: Protect your home - know more about your contractor than ever before.](https://blog.stebnitzbuilders.com/193)

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 January 31, 2011  No Comments

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## [Stebnitz Builders Delavan, Wisconsin - Staining Tips Part 2](https://blog.stebnitzbuilders.com/stebnitz-builders-delavan-wisconsin-staining-tips-part-2)

[Stebnitz Builders](https://www.stebnitzbuilders.com) Field Technician, James Krahn, gives close-up, step-by-step instructions on how...

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 January 28, 2011  No Comments

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## [Stebnitz Builders, Delavan WI How To Stain A Patio Door](https://blog.stebnitzbuilders.com/staining-tips-part-1-stebnitz-builders-delavan-wi)

Get a sneak peek at [Stebnitz Builders'](https://www.stebnitzbuilders.com/)Production Manager, Mike Jeffrey, as he takes a few minutes...

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 January 25, 2011  No Comments

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## [Is your home a safe place for your family? These 6 tests will certainly help.](https://blog.stebnitzbuilders.com/is-your-home-a-safe-place-for-your-family-these-6-tests-will-certainly-help)

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 January 20, 2011  No Comments

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