Green Living

Reducing Clutter in Your Home

I was drowning in clutter. Some days I felt like walking through my home blindfolded. No matter how much I cleaned and put away the house still looked like a...
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What is the HERS Index? Why it is now included in MLS listings

The HERS (Home Energy Rating System) Index was established by the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) in 2006. It is the nationally recognized scoring system for measuring a home's energy...
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Minneapolis-St. Paul ranked America’s healthiest city

The American Fitness Index ranked Minneapolis-St. Paul No. 1 this year on their list of the best large cities for fit and active lifestyles. Some of the reasons they gave...
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Wise Acre Eatery… serving food straight from the farm of Tangletown Gardens next door

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...
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Eco-friendly home that changes to take advantage of sun, wind and rain

In honor of Earth Day I had to share an eco-friendly home dreamt up by imaginative architect Michael Jantzen that simply made me smile. This Transformation House literally changes its appearance...
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Tomatobook 2013 season opens today in time for Earth Day… reserve your $2 homegrown tomato plants now!

Ready to be done with winter?! Nothing says summer like fresh-from-the-garden tomatoes. Our son has been starting his own tomato plants for years. Last year he started also offering some for sale at...
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Some 2013 Home Trends

Here are some design trends that design pros and manufacturers say are emerging more prominently this year, some of which are being driven by baby boomers as they downsize and...
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How to Get Rid of Stuff and Declutter Your Life

By: Deirdre Sullivan You can get that warm, fuzzy holiday feeling and make a few bucks by responsibly ditching all the excess stuff you accumulate, particularly at this time of...
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