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Wednesdays Unplugged – Green Salad with Asparagus, Clementines, Red Onion and Buttermilk Dressing

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. We end our meal with quotes...
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Don’t Ruin Your Furnace

When I think of homeowner maintenance, the first thing I think of is changing the furnace filter. Most homeowners know about this regular chore, and at least one out of...
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Tips for Taking Better, More Memorable Holiday Photos

Many people take more photos over the holidays than at any other time of the year. Here are some tips for making yours more memorable this year. Start early and capture moments...
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Sunday’s Site – THE Place to Go for Everything Scandinavian

Scandinavian roots are strong in Minneapolis, and if you celebrate your Scandinavian heritage Ingebretsen's Scandinavian Gifts & Foods is THE place to go for everything Scandinavian… from gifts and food (lutefisk, anyone?)...
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Checklist for Showing Your Home

When I stage a home, I usually leave a checklist of what things need to be done before its shown.  Here's a quick list to get you started…….add whatever else...
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November Market Update

Pending sales have been pretty flat with a slight decline since their precipitous drop at the end of the federal tax credits last spring. In November pending sales were close to where they...
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Closing costs or cash to close?

Every mortgage has closing costs, how it's paid is another thing.   Within the mortgage industry, everyone has abbreviations or terms that we use on a daily basis that may not...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Chicken Pot Pie

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. We end our meal with quotes...
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How To Get Rid Of Ice Dams

While I've already written about how to prevent ice dams from happening, I've found that I get far more inquiries about how to get rid of ice dams.   There are plenty...
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Most Important Factors in Choosing a Neighborhood

Today's buyers value the quality of a neighborhood above anything else when choosing the community where they want to live, according to a National Association of Realtors report. Convenience to work came...
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