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• VA Loans

  Since this week was Veteran's Day, I thought it was a great time to talk about VA mortgages.  VA home mortgages are one of the two mortgages left that are zero... Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2012 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Wednesdays Unplugged - True Blueberry Pie

  

  "Someday, after mastering the winds, the waves, the tides and gravity, we shall harness...the energies of love, and then, for a second time in the history of th... Read more

  Posted on 14 November 2012 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Problems with Shut-off Valves

  

  As a home inspector, I tend to take shut-off valves for granted and assume everyone knows what they are, how they work, and what can go wrong with them. Read more

  Posted on 13 November 2012 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• 10 St. Paul Neighborhoods with the Highest Walk Scores

  

  According to WalkScore.com, St. Paul has a lower overall walk score (62) than Minneapolis (69), which reflects its more relaxed and collegiate atmosphere. The... Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2012 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Awesome New Brighton Vietnamese Noodle Shop!

  

  When a friend suggested we get together for lunch at Viet Noodles, a noodle shop in New Brighton she had heard good things about I said sure, I always like... Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2012 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK

• 8 Great Feng Shui Tips for New Homeowners

  

  Feng shui is an ancient art of arranging the home to promote “flow” and positive energy. True believers in the decorating practice will use placement of home... Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2012 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Interest Rates After the Election

  Monday the bond market was quiet, Tuesday it got worse as the election went on. The bond market and stock market were watching the election and positioning... Read more

  Posted on 08 November 2012 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• What is the Difference Between Universal Design and Aging-in-Place Remodeling?

  

  Universal design refers to building design elements that make a home accessible to all people, regardless of age or ability. It is most common in new... Read more

  Posted on 08 November 2012 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Tortellini with Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce

  

  NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It's my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome our kids and grandkids for dinner in the evening. Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Superior Kitchen Faucets at Plumbing Supply Stores?

  

  There's a rumor out there that the faucets purchased at plumbing supply stores are superior to faucets purchased at big box home improvement retailers, such as... Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2012 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Planning to Sell? How Soon Should You Start Looking for Your Next Home?

  

  If you are thinking about selling your current home and buying a new one chances are you have already started looking online... maybe started going to open... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2012 BUSINESS, REAL ESTATE

• Mairs Concert Hall... Recent Renovation in St. Paul's Mac-Groveland Neighborhood

  

  The Twin Cities proudly boasts that it has more performing arts opportunities than any city in the country except New York City. Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2012 THEATRE & OPERA

• You Know That Ugly Bookcase You Have? Home Staging and Redesign Minneapolis MN

  

  You know....the one you got in college that you have been moving with you to every new house. Or is it the one you got as a hand me down when you got your... Read more

  Posted on 03 November 2012 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Install a Solar Electric System with No Out-of-pocket Cost and Positive Cash Flo...

  

  I attended a seminar on Building Efficiency and Renewable Energy a few weeks ago and was impressed with how many advances have been made in recent years on... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2012 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Is Your Credit Report Haunting You?

  Since it's Halloween this week, I thought I would see if your credit report is also haunting you!! Are there skeltons hiding in your credit report? Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2012 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Wednesday's Unplugged - Humphrey's Beef Barley Soup

  

  "Any American who is prepared to run for president should automatically, by definition, be disqualified from ever doing so." ~ Gore VidalNOTE: I spend my... Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Garage Organization: Use Pegboard

  

  I keep most of my hand tools on pegboard in my basement, but the idea of storing my bigger 'outdoor' tools on pegboard had never occurred to me. It's cheap,... Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2012 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• 10 Minneapolis Neighborhoods with the Highest Walk Scores

  

  According to WalkScore.com, Minneapolis is the 9th most walkable city in the United States, with 59% of the people living in Minneapolis having a Walk Score of... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2012 REAL ESTATE

• Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired Bridge Links Downtown Minneapolis and the Minneapoli...

  

  When the Minneapolis Institute of Arts (MIA) proposed appreciating Third Avenue South between the Mississippi River and the MIA as an "Avenue of the Arts" in th... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2012 ARCHITECTURE, CULTURE, HOME, REAL ESTATE

• Furnace, AC, Electrical, Plumbing No Longer Warranted by Seller in Purchase...

  

  New MN real estate forms went into effect this month, and a significant change is the removal of default language in Minnesota purchase agreements that the... Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2012 BUSINESS, HOME IMPROVEMENT