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‘Minneapolis Home & Garden Show’ will feature trends and how-to’s

January 30, 2013 — 2 Comments

Just in case the Boat Show (January 31 – February 3, 2013), Progressive Vacation and Camping Show (February 7 – 10, 2013), and the Lake Home and Cabin Show (February 8 – 10, 2013) are not enough to lure you to the Minneapolis Convention Center, just maybe the Minneapolis Home & Garden Show will do the trick.

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At the show, answers to all your gardening questions will be available from Hennepin County Master Gardeners from the Twin Cities metro area.

Scheduled to take place at the Minneapolis Convention Center from February 27 – March 3, 2013, the Minneapolis Home & Garden Show is designed as a one-stop spot for access to over 1,000 experts and thousands of products and services.

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Home Building and Remodeling Expo at the Minneapolis Convention Center

March 22, 2012 — Leave a comment

Good ideas can be invaluable when it comes to sprucing up the castle!

Are you seeking ideas to help you in the completion of a home building project?  You might find just the help that you need at the Home Building and Remodeling Expo which will be presented at the Minneapolis Convention Center from May 18 – 20, 2012.  Knowledgeable and experienced remodeling and building experts will be on hand to bring your ideas to life or inspire you with new ones.

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Tree Sales by Tree Trust in Minneapolis and St. Louis Park

February 26, 2012 — Leave a comment

A low-cost home improvement made available by Tree Trust.

Here is a way that residents of Minneapolis and St. Louis Park can celebrate Arbor Day – plant trees to help clean our air, mitigate stormwater runoff, provide habitat for wildlife, and possibly increase property values.

Some information from the Tree Trust website:

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Don’t overlook rebates and helps available from Xcel Energy

February 20, 2012 — Leave a comment

If your energy supplier is Xcel Energy, don’t forget to check out the many rebates and other money saving helps that are available to their customers.  In Minnesota, rebates are available for cooling, ground source heat pumps, heating, insulation, and water heaters.  The dollar amounts are attractive and certainly worth checking out.

All rebates and helps for Colorado, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin are linked from one convenient location on the Xcel Energy website.  Click here to see what might be available where you live.

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Source:  http://www.xcelenergy.com/

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Home and Garden Show at the Minneapolis Convention Center

February 4, 2012 — 2 Comments

Tulips and other spring flowers will likely add a splash of color at the Home & Garden Show.

While visiting the Minneapolis Home and Garden Show its many exhibitors are inviting you to shop, compare, see, try, and buy.  That should keep everyone busy!

There will be fresh ideas and smart advice for gardening, home improvement, decorating and more.  You’ll have the opportunity to meet over 1,000 experts and experience thousands of products and services.

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Lake Home & Cabin Show at the Minneapolis Convention Center

January 31, 2012 — Leave a comment

A common loon with chick - this gets one thinking about cabins and outdoor fun!

If you love the idea of having your own home away from home, you’ll especially enjoy this upcoming event on February 10-12, 2012 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis.

Now in its 8th year, the Lake Home & Cabin Show is Minnesota’s only show that specializes in second homes and the second home lifestyle. If you own a lake home, cottage or cabin or you want to own one this show is for you.

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‘Time of Day’ service plan by Xcel Energy saves me money

December 29, 2011 — Leave a comment

Under floor heating is an option in many styles of modern housing.

My townhome has both under floor electric radiant heating and a natural gas furnace. When I purchased my home about 4 years ago I had not learned about the Time of Day plan by Xcel Energy. My first electric bill when I used electric heat exclusively during the month of December was over $400.00, which exceeded my budget allocation. In addition, I had a natural gas bill for about $25.00 for my water heater, etc.

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3-day Midwest Home Show coming soon to the Minneapolis Convention Center

November 2, 2011 — 1 Comment

The Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Mark your calendars for November 18-20, 2011 when the 21st annual Midwest Home Show takes place at the Minneapolis Convention Center.  Be prepared to do a whole lot of walking and talking as there will be many experts on hand to help you with your building or remodeling needs.

More than 200 of the Twin Cities’ best remodelers, landscapers, designers, retailers, and home improvement specialists will be available to answer questions. Also, the latest home and garden trends and products will be showcased throughout the Convention Center halls B & C.

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Hennepin County now accepting electronic media recycling

October 23, 2011 — Leave a comment

Check out the Hennepin County media recycling program when you are ready to dispose of unwanted media items.

Hennepin County is now accepting a wide variety of electronic media items (video, audio and computer) at its drop-off facilities in Bloomington and Brooklyn Park.  Items are accepted as recycling, from households only, and with no fee.

Proof of residency is required (MN drivers license or current utility bill).

The following items are accepted for recycling. You are asked to please remove paper boxes, inserts and sleeves and place in your paper recycling. Cracked and broken items are accepted.

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Product Review: Reynolds® Handi-Vac™ Vacuum Sealer

September 9, 2011 — 2 Comments

I purchased my Reynolds® Handi-Vac™ vacuum sealer a couple of years ago, but did not use it very much for a number of reasons.  Today I simply pitched the sealer into the garbage after coming to terms with the fact that it just wasn’t working well for me.

1) My main complaint about the Reynolds® Handi-Vac™ Vacuum Sealer is the cost related to battery replacement and the special freezer bags.  The six AA batteries did not last very long whenever I replaced them – certainly not for the 100 bag evacuations that Reynolds® suggests is typical.  They do qualify that number by saying that it can vary based on bag contents and usage patterns, so perhaps I did not use the sealer properly when I used it to seal a bag.

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