How to avoid freezer burn

Question: How can I avoid getting freezer burn on the meat that I buy? AmitAnswer: All food items will eventually find themselves with freezer burn, which is water molecules that have formed into ice crystals. There is a limit to . . .

Posted: 2020-02-22

Extreme cold likely cause of water line woes

We live in a two and a half story home in River Heights built in 1923. A few years ago we had our foundation dug up, repaired and the walls sealed down to the footing. Our foundation drainage was upgraded, . . .

Posted: 2020-02-22

Modern masterpiece

Creative yet flexible design a great home from start to finish

It goes without saying home builders can’t keep reinventing the wheel when it comes to home designs. However, with a little mental elbow grease they can definitely put a fresh new spin on things. That’s exactly what the design team at . . .

Posted: 2020-02-22

Urban oasis

Exchange District condo loaded with style and convenience

Ask people to define urban living, and they’ll probably mention an apartment or condo in an area dominated by concrete, noise and endless traffic. While the elegant foyer of the Excelsior has a boutique-like, New York feel, the immaculate fourth-floor suite . . .

Posted: 2020-02-22

Maximum Impact

Unique features carry a knockout punch

SIGNATURE HOMES always seems to march to a different tune. If there’s one thing we’ve come to expect in the company’s show homes, it’s an element of surprise, and the knockout four-bedroom model at 349 Willow Creek Road does not . . .

Posted: 2020-02-20

Mortgages and More

FINANCIAL PLANNERS CAN HELP YOU ACHIEVE LONG-TERM FINANCIAL HEALTH

A HAPPY HOME BUYER is a financially fit home buyer, and having an expert coach to get you across the mortgage finish line is a winning strategy. Bonnie Beckman, manager of consumer lending at Steinbach Credit Union, says a financial planner . . .

Posted: 2020-02-20

ALL HANDS ON DECK

Creating a backyard oasis takes careful planning

YOUR BACKYARD may still be blanketed by snow, but it is never too early to start making plans to transform that space into a summer oasis. Brandon Dueck, a project manager for Windeck Ltd., says planning a major project can take . . .

Posted: 2020-02-20

Modern Classic

Stylish substance and understated opulence

NATURAL MATERIALS and clean, contemporary lines lend an air of serenity to the Maric Homes show home at 643 Bridge Lake Drive in Bridgwater Trails — along with serious elements of style. From the get-go, as you approach the front door . . .

Posted: 2020-02-20

Fashionable Fixtures

Pretty and practical is the way to go

WHETHER SERVING its intended function or as a stylish sanctuary from the outside world, the modern bathroom has a pretty high bar to clear. No surprise, then, that the roster of new design trends is heavy on creature comforts, gadget-related tech . . .

Posted: 2020-02-20

Family Matters

Room to grow in West St. Paul

TAILOR-MADE for a growing family, Irwin Homes’ two storey show home at 8 Sage Bush Lane in The Trails of West St. Paul covers all the essential bases and then some. Along with plenty of elbow room — indoors and out . . .

Posted: 2020-02-20