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Prep Like a Pro

Get Your Home Paint Ready Using These Tips Article by Sarah Knieff Painting the exterior or interior of your home can be a big undertaking, especially if you don’t know where to start. That’s why Greg Chileen, owner of Chileen Painting, is here to help. Consider his tips and tricks for your next home project. Exterior Painting the exterior of your home should be your number one painting priority.  Painting seasons are short in Minnesota and keeping up the exterior of your home is very...

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Living in Luxury

Now is the Time to Find a Home That has Everything You Want Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Lucy Hawthorne While Fazendin Realtors is happy to help people buy and sell homes in every price range, the luxury market in Minneapolis is really hot right now. “Listings increased 6.3% last year for million-dollar plus properties over the previous year,” says broker and owner, Andy Fazendin. “Meanwhile, for the rest of the market, there was a decline of 12.5%.”   With luxury homes, there are...

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Welcome to the Pillsbury Castle

A New Family Breathes Life Into the Space Article by Sarah Knieff Let’s step back in time for a moment.   It’s 1903 and you have been invited to a housewarming party at the magnificent Pillsbury Castle by the owner himself, Alfred Pillsbury, son of Pillsbury Co-Founder John S.    How did you get invited, you ask? Well, perhaps you are an up-and-coming artist that Alfred would like to introduce to society. You see, to many Alfred is best known as an enthusiastic promoter of the arts who...

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Big Impact

FBC Remodel Creates Gathering Places for Families Article by Sarah Knieff | Photography by Spacecrafting and Boulevard Real Estate Lyndsay Bussler, lead senior designer for FBC Remodel, goes to work every day with one goal in mind: making a positive impact on families. “I have been with the company for almost 16 years now,” she says. “I’ve learned that sure, the glamorous projects we do are fun with the addition of structural beams and fancy materials, but the ones that create a more...

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Stop Stressing

These Real Estate Gurus are Here to Help Sell Your Home Article by Sarah Knieff So you’ve decided to sell your home. Big decision sorted. But now thoughts of prep work, staging, and dealing with all kinds of stressful tasks are running through your head. Your biggest concern is where to even start. Okay now stop. Take a breath and sing Hakuna Matata. You don’t have to fret. Sarah Balestri and Kate Buckley, Coldwell Banker realtors, are in your corner. Here to answer all your home prep...

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Guide to Realtors in Minneapolis

Real estate experts project that homes in Minneapolis, MN, will appreciate year over year.Recently, home values went up significantly in the Twin Cities, which is excellent news for people seeking to sell or buy their homes there.Median home value is usually in the $300s, so if this beautiful vibrant city with its many suburbs is where you desire to live, contacting a realtor should be a priority.Check out this guide to realtors, for the latest property values and how to get a real estate...

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Guide to Hair Salons in Minneapolis

The right hairstyle can make all the difference, so choosing among hair salons in The local area makes a difference. Anyone who knows what it's like after a bad experience can appreciate why it's important to think carefully about who you should trust with your hair.By answering just a few questions, you can make choosing your next salon easier. Think about things like personality, reputation, convenience, cost, location and trust. It's important to know exactly who you...

Health + Wellness

Our Guide to Dentists in Minneapolis

Dentists in Minneapolis, MN, are very serious about the oral health of their patients. According to Dentagraphics, a national entity, which focuses on dental demographics, Minnesota dentists outshine other states with average residents per general practice and per specialty practice. There are approximately 315 dental practices in the general Minneapolis area.Dentists in The Minneapolis AreaHere a few dentists in Minneapolis, by region, some of whom offer a wide range of services, accept a large...

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Our Guide to Contractors in Minneapolis

Finding the right professional contractor in the Land of 10,000 Lakes depends on the work you need to have done. From roofing to siding and plumbing to painting, Minneapolis contractors can help you achieve the appealing and updated design you want, thereby increasing your home's value.Read on and learn more about different Minneapolis contractors and the current trends for home aesthetics and operation.General Contractors in MinneapolisGeneral contractors help homeowners and property...

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A Guide to Landscaping in Minneapolis

Many homeowners in the Minneapolis area have the same misconception about seasonal plant care- and it is one that can cause long-term damage to the landscape. The misconception is that most winter damage is caused by unusually cold temperatures and that warmer weather is free from major concerns and issues.While this may seem fairly obvious at first, the truth is that what causes the most damage to trees, shrubs, and grasses is rapidly falling temperatures or frequent fluctuations in...