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Wednesdays Unplugged – Cheddar BLT Burgers with Tarragon Russian 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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Sediment Traps

Sediment traps might have more slang terms than any other component in a home; Drip, Drip Leg, Drip Tee, Drip Elbow, Sediment Tee, Dirt Tee, Dirt Leg, Dirt Pocket, Drip...
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About dogs and townhomes…

I have had several townhome listings lately and it's interesting what the sellers tell me when I ask about pet restrictions, specifically dogs. There is a height, weight and number...
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Sunday’s Site – Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul

NOTE: see the bottom of Sunday's Site posts for homes for sale in the area The website for the Science Museum of Minnesota calls itself Minnesota's Favorite Museum. I would guess they are right....
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Garage Sale Lessons

We are in the middle of having a garage sale.  We had never had one, or been to one before, but about 3 years ago, my Sister talked us in...
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2nd Quarter Foreclosure & Short Sale Market Update

The number of foreclosure and short sale properties available for sale in the Twin Cities has continued to dramatically fall after months of rising, as illustrated in this chart published...
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$8000 tax credit reminder…

If you are planning to buy a home this year and you are a first time homebuyer, you want to make sure you close by November 30th.  In order to...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – English Summer Pudding

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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Floor Drain Basics

One of the most common defects that I find in old Minneapolis and Saint Paul houses is missing cleanout plugs in floor drains – especially during Truth In Sale of...
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Welcome Home…9 things not to forget to do when you move

It doesn't matter if you are buying or selling, moving can be one of the most frazzling parts of the process. That said, moving into your new home ranks right up...
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