Last day for Spring Parade of Homes

The formal portion of the 2016 Spring Parade of Homes ends today at 6 p.m., but, there’s no need to worry — most of the show homes that have been part of the Parade will remain open for viewing. The . . .

Posted: 2016-03-26

Understated elegance

Sprawling East St. Paul bungalow features walk-out basement

As the saying goes — and it applies especially to new home designs — you don’t get a second chance to make a first impression.Make no mistake about it, the foyer at 18 Paxton Ridge — the newest show home . . .

Posted: 2016-03-26

Contemporary classic

Spacious apartment-style condo tucked away in pristine location

As condominium complexes go, it’s something of a revelation. Which is to say if you didn’t know Castle on the Seine was there — it’s tucked away rather unobtrusively near a footbridge that spans the Seine River — you could . . .

Posted: 2016-03-26

Gimme SHELTER

Patio season starts NOW with projects designed to extend your time outdoors

Enough with the view from indoors. It’s time to step outside onto our patios, decks, balconies, or terraces and embrace the changing season. To really get the most out of the three seasons that are ahead of us, consider redefining . . .

Posted: 2016-03-19

Vinegar: not just for french fries anymore

Question: I want to put my winter boots away (optimistic, I am sure); however, I see there are salt stains on the leather. What suggestions do you have for getting the stains off? JanetAnswer: As in many cases, vinegar is . . .

Posted: 2016-03-19

Decorating with yellow is anything but mellow

Our third lesson in colour is about the final primary colour; yellow. This sunny colour evokes good feelings and provides a cheerful decor. Yellow has a warming affect so you’ll feel warmer in a yellow room.My husband and I have . . .

Posted: 2016-03-19

Minute makeovers

Easy and effective decor changes you can make to any room

Very few of us ever feel like our homes are done — even those who’ve hired an interior designer. And even then, it’s easy to tire of that look you once loved. Thankfully, giving your home a little refresh, or . . .

Posted: 2016-03-19

Painting stucco a job for pros

Question: I have been hearing good and bad things about elastomeric paint for stucco. I was almost sure of using it until someone said it might be too waterproof and then stop moisture that gets behind it from evaporating and . . .

Posted: 2016-03-19

Still plenty of time to check out great selection of show homes

The unusually balmy weather of the past two weeks has been bringing interested visitors by the thousands to the Spring Parade of Homes. On the second weekend, sales agents were reporting lineups outside the door in anticipation of visiting homes. . . .

Posted: 2016-03-19

Quality meets affordability

Intelligent A & S Homes design maximizes square footage

Perhaps the easiest part of buying a new home is making the decision to take the plunge. Next comes the hard part: deciding whether it should be a single-family home or a condominium.For young families and singles, it’s a decision . . .

Posted: 2016-03-19