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• Wednesdays Unplugged - Pine-a-Roni Tuna Salad

  

  "Now there's three things you can do in a baseball game: You can win or you can lose or it can rain." ~ Casey Stengel NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Diamond Pier Foundation Systems

  

  There's a cool new product in town that's making deck footings way faster and easier to install; it's called a Diamond Pier® Foundation System. Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Help for the Panic of Decluttering and Getting Ready to Sell

  

  Especially if you have lived in your home a long time, the prospect of going through all your 'stuff' to declutter and organize can be the most difficult part o... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Minnetonka... an Oasis of Natural Beauty

  

  You might expect the second ring suburb of Minnetonka to be the home of Lake Minnetonka, but while it wraps around the border of the lake's easternmost bay the... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Thinking of Remodeling? Don’t Know Where to Start?

  

  I was talking with a friend of mine, last Saturday during a break in our improv class, about the house he bought about a year ago in St. Paul. He and his wife... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• What Does "Sold Subject to Statutory Rescission" Mean?

  

  When you buy a condominium or townhouse or cooperative governed by a Home Owners Association  (HOA), Minnesota state law gives you the right to review... Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Helping You Get Your Purchase Agreement Accepted!

  As homes continue to fly off the market, what can you do to stand out in multiple offers?  This spring the housing market has picked up and I am seeing my... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Gongonzola Cream Sauce

  

  "Love is a friendship caught on fire." ~ Northern Exposure NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It's my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Frost Heaved Decks in Minnesota

  

  One of the most common problems with decks in Minnesota is frost heave. Today I’ll explain how this works, why it matters, and what steps can be taken to help... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Wise Acre Eatery... Serving Food Straight from the Farm of Tangeltown Gardens...

  

  It had been a while since I had stopped at the former gas station on Nicollet Avenue just south of Minnehaha Creek. As I was checking out what is near a new... Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2013 HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Top Home Improvements to Increase the Value of Your Home - Part 1 of 4

  

  As my last two blog posts mentioned, there are many Home Improvement that can actually be bad and decrease the value of your home. So now lets take a look at... Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• How's the Condo Market Doing?

  

  It was good news to hear that last month the condo market segment showed the highest year-over-year median price increase when compared to townhomes and single... Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Rates Are Going up - How Much Do You Still Qualify For?

  In the last month, we have seen rates jump up - especially in the last week.  In the last month mortgage rates have increased by about .50%.  We haven't seen... Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Blueberry Raspberry Muffins with Streusel Topping

  

  "In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt." ~ Margaret Atwood NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It's my day to... Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Uncommon Courtesy

  I was in a discussion with a business owner last week, he is in the asphalt driveway business.  He was a bit disgruntled about a client who just finished a... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Magnetic Tip Tape Measures Are Better

  

  One of my favorite home inspection tools is a tape measure with a magnetic tip. It has all of the standard features of a good tape measure, but the magnetic... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Where to Find Mid-Century Modern Homes in Minneapolis-St. Paul

  

  You can find different architectural styles scattered throughout the metro area, but simply by definition you will find the most mid-century homes in... Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2013 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Tips on Searching for the Right Home... and Signs You Have Found It

  

  Most people search for a home with their minds, but buy with their heart. This means that you might find the home that is right for you that falls short of... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Interest Rates - Heading Up?

  Over the past month or so we have seen interest rates move up and down a little more than they had been. There is a lot more volatility in the market lately. Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• This Small Piece of Metal Can Prevent Major Water Damage

  

  Kickout flashing might be one of the most important details to get right when it comes to preventing major water damage to a building. Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE