When I am sitting in a listing appointment and I ask the question, “Did you pull a permit for this?”, I often get shifty eyes and a . . .”well no, I did not want to spend the money on that”. I completely understand the thought behind wanting to save the money while you are…
Category Archives: DIY
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Dec
Dec
Every home renovation to an older building is a challenge and our church home has just gone through a lengthy addition/renovation process. Our church had an opportunity to purchase a building next door to our current location and renovate the building to house our growing numbers. There was a good amount of prayer, sleepless nights…
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Oct
Oct
If you are looking for doors or windows for a remodel or building a shed/garage – this is a GREAT PLACE to try and look around – they have new and used. Located in NE Minneapolis on Marshall so pretty central location as well. http://www.siweklumber.com
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Jul
Jul
Sam is so excited about the big event happening in our backyard this summer! This is his favorite house project to date. He has helped his Dad look through lots of different designs and they have come up with a great result. It is all designed and ready to build. . . .the most exciting…
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Mar
Mar
For some reason no one EVER opens our entry closet to put their coat in there when they come to my house. Maybe it is because it is too hard to get to it when the front door is blocking it when it is open or maybe (according to my friend Nora) people are scared…
DIY, Other TC Homes, TC Areas, Twin Cities Real Estate Information, Twin Cities Restaurants
Great Pot Rack Idea – Fun Neighborhood and Asian Restaurant
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Feb
Feb
I had the opportunity to tour a home I sold to a client 9 years ago and it was so much fun to see what they had done to the place! I love to get fun new ideas from people and they had plenty of them! This window pot rack was one that I loved….
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Jan
Jan
We threw a small New Year’s party and many of the ideas would work for any winter themed party so I thought I would share them. My favorite part is the ice candles. They make a winter party just a little fancy & I like just a little fancy so it works out. Just fill…
DIY, Gardening, My TC Home
Easy Christmas Decorating Ideas during the Thanksgiving weekend at the Johnson House
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Nov
Nov
After a big turkey dinner at my cousin’s house, our weekend was filled with decorating, cherry making & meat grinding. Somehow Peter’s deer needed to be ground up as part of our Christmas preparation festivities. Each year we attempt to make chocolate covered cherries and this year they actually worked! We were able to find some…
DIY, Gardening, My TC Home, Posts
Easy Christmas Decorating Ideas during the Thanksgiving weekend at the Johnson House
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Nov
Nov
After a big turkey dinner at my cousin’s house, our weekend was filled with decorating, cherry making & meat grinding. Somehow Peter’s deer needed to be ground up as part of our Christmas preparation festivities. Each year we attempt to make chocolate covered cherries and this year they actually worked! We were able to find some…
DIY, My TC Home
Peter models some super spikes – does that put him on the same level as a superhero? That is up to you. Take a look and let me know what you think!
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Oct
Oct
Peter models his super spikes and takes this tree DOWN. . . . . Find your own super spikes here: http://www.wesspur.com I have compiled the best pictures from the big event and a few of Sam keeping himself busy. He was finding some fun of his own while all this was going on. Don’t miss…