Emily Kahle Blog

February in Wisconsin can be a rollercoaster—frigid temps, unexpected warm-ups, and plenty of snow and ice. While we're all dreaming of spring, now is the perfect time to tackle a few home maintenance tasks that will help protect your home through the rest of winter (and beyond).

Here are a few simple but important things to check off your list this month:

1. Check Your Roof for Ice Dams

If you've lived in Wisconsin long enough, you know ice dams are no joke. They form when warm air from your home causes snow on the roof to melt, only for it to refreeze at the edges, creating a dam that traps water. This can lead to serious (and expensive) water damage inside your home. If you notice icicles forming or suspect an ice dam, don't try to chip away at it yourself—call a professional...

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Valentine's Day is around the corner, and you won't have to travel far to find something sweet for someone special. The chocolatiers of Madison and Dane County have much to offer this time of year, with beautiful, hand-crafted chocolates and curated selections that highlight chocolate-making techniques from around the world. Ready to start shopping? Read on and discover 5 of the best chocolate shops around Madison, perfect for your Valentine's Day gifting needs.

• Madison Chocolate Co. – 729 Glenway St., Madison, WI 53711
  Whether you want something delicious that's locally produced or you're searching for a rare...

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The holiday season might be over, but Valentine's Day is right around the corner. When you live in the Madison area, you'll enjoy plenty of restaurants and venues perfect for a date night. Get date night inspiration with these local businesses. 

• Sur La Table - 712 N. Midvale Blvd., Madison, WI 53705
  If you consider food to be your love language, improve your fluency with couples cooking classes at Sur La Table. In their Date Night classes, a pr...

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Around Madison the fun doesn't stop when the holidays are over. Keep the excitement going into the new year at these festive events. 

• GJ Barrel-Aged Weekend - Giant Jones Brewing Company, 931 E. Main St., Suite 9, Madison, WI 53703
  Join your friends at Giant Jones Brewing Company as they break open their BA Strong Ale during GJ Barrel-Aged Weekend. In addition to two regular barrel-aged beers, the certified organic craft brewery is introducing a special "Draft-Only" barrel-aged beer. Jessica Jones, one-hal...

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When it comes to celebrating the arrival of the New Year, do you love to dance until dawn or do you prefer low-key time with the family? Whatever you enjoy, you'll find it around Madison with these festive events and activities. 

• Tiki Time - A Polynesian New Year's Eve Celebration - The Deliciouser, 931 E. Main St., Madison, WI 53703
  Ring in 2025 South Pacific style at Tiki Time - A Polynesian New Year's Eve Celebration....

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