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• Removing the Fluff from Home Inspection Reports

  I've always been proud of the home inspection reports that I produce, but a recent peer review of my reports turned my pride to embarrassment. I swapped home... Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2011 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Bathroom Renovation Tips

  

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  Posted on 28 May 2011 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Reasons People Can't Get a Mortgage

  The great news for home buyers is that home prices are low and interest rates are also very low. The bad news is that with the number of people that have... Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2011 BUSINESS, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Highway 100 Closed for Parade

  

  Every year when I smell the lilacs in bloom I think back to to the beginnings of Highway 100 and the stretch that was once called 'Lilac Way'... Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2011 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Will My New Home Be Bothered by Airplane Noise?

  

  When considering a home to buy a question that often comes up is the impact of airline noise on a particular home. The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) ha... Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2011 HOME, REAL ESTATE

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Individual Eggs Mornay

  

  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 25 May 2011 RECIPES

• Double Tapped Neutrals: This Isn't A New Rule

  

  While I try to make most of my blog posts somewhat generic and appealing to most, this one ain't that. This post is about a very specific electrical defect... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2011 HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Empty-Nesters Buying Retirement Retreats Early

  

  Today's buyer's market and low interest rates provide a great opportunity for empty nesters to buy their next nest... or multiple nests... even before they are... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2011 BUSINESS, HOME, REAL ESTATE

• Great Licks at Edina Creamery

  

  We are lucky to have so many wonderful neighborhood homemade ice cream shops in the Twin Cities. As I criss-cross the metro area I can find reasons to stop at... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2011 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK

• How To Get Rid Of Dandelions

  

  They're back! Yes, it's the time of year where we're seeing a lot of dandelions pop up. Since Buyers will make an initial impression of your home the moment the... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2011 GARDENING, HOME

• The Home Affordable Refinance Program Extended

  The Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) has been extended to June 2012. It is a program that was initiated in 2009 to help homeowners that were upside... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2011 BUSINESS, HOME, REAL ESTATE

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Walnuts

  

  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 18 May 2011 FOOD & DRINK

• Water Heater Maintenance

  

  I've read a lot of water heater installation manuals, and they all give the same advice on water heater maintenance, but most people don't do any type of... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2011 HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Getting Ready to Buy? Here Are Answers to Some Common Buyer Questions

  

  1. How do I figure out my price range? You probably already have a pretty good idea of what monthly payment you feel you can handle, and most online sites have... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2011 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Art-A-Whirl 2011 - Largest Open Studio and Gallery Tour in the US

  

  Next weekend artists in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District open their studios for their annual Art-A-Whirl spring art crawl. Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, REAL ESTATE

• Where Should You Donate Your "Stuff"?

  

  Most of the time, when preparing your home for sale, you end up cleaning out a lot of "stuff" and wondering what to do with it. The Charities Review Council in... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2011 CHARITY, REAL ESTATE

• April Market Update - Number of Homes for Sale Holds Steady

  

  Most of the real estate market reports focus on the difference between this year and last year, but that is such as apples to oranges comparison given the end o... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2011 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Does That Credit Inquiry Affect Your Credit Score?

  When you are shopping for a mortgage, the lender has to pull your credit report to see if you qualify and what your credit score is. The issue has always been... Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2011 BUSINESS, FINANCE, REAL ESTATE

• Wednsdays Unplugged - Death by Chocolate Cookies

  

  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. W... Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2011 DIARIES, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Carbon Monoxide Alarm Requirements for Minnesota, Including the Little Details

  

  Carbon monoxide alarms are required in just about every type of dwelling in Minnesota, and it's been this way for several years now, but there is still a lot... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2011 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE