Already decided you want to build your next home but having trouble choosing between basic necessities and modern must-haves? Knowing how to save when building a home and deciding what new home upgrades are worthing paying for can be quite the balancing act. Selecting the features you want, need, and must have is all in Read More
Summer is here and school is out! While this may be exciting for your kids, it might be a little bit stressful for you. You’re used to your kids being gone for the majority of the day, and now that they aren’t, you might be struggling to keep them busy. Thankfully the Orono area is Read More
As the school year winds down, BackgroundChecks.org has released their annual list of the Top School Districts in Minnesota. Minnesota definitely takes public education seriously; the state ranked seventh in the nation in pre-K–12 education in the latest survey from US News & World Report. So, in a state full of top-notch school districts, which Read More
Undergoing the design process of your home’s interior can be a daunting task. You would think that the endless options and possibilities out there would make it a fun, stress-free process, but the sheer amount of opportunities can be paralyzing. When you want to incorporate some bold colors into the mix, it brings even more Read More
As spring begins to rear its head, we’re starting to see more signs of life in the Orono community. Spring and summer mean many things to many people, but for the homeowners out there, it means one thing: landscaping. People eye the warm months as an opportunity to make their yard turn heads. Many people Read More
The start of the year marks a great opportunity to reinvent the interior design of your home. Everyone wants the look of their home to be current, so we’ve compiled a list of 6 gorgeous interior design trends for 2018 to give you some ideas on what you can do to freshen up your home. Read More
For most people, the holidays are the busiest time of the year. Shopping malls are packed, there is plenty of traffic, work-related deadlines are fast approaching, and we are all just trying to get everything checked off of our to-do lists. Although this time of year can be stressful, there are also many fun Read More
Fall is the perfect time of year to have a toasty bonfire to combat those colder evenings. But before you start building that cozy fire in your back yard, make sure you’re aware of safety and permit requirements. Check out these bonfire safety tips for Minnesota homes to keep your fall festivities safe. Learn Your Read More
Fall is a beautiful season, but the falling leaves and the promise of colder weather means that your yard needs some special tending to before winter hits. With these fall lawn preparation tips, your lawn will be able to absorb the nutrients and moisture fall brings so it’s primed to be lush and beautiful come Read More
The pristine natural surroundings of Lakeview in Orono are breathtaking and inspire creative landscaping ideas for new homeowners. Tasteful landscaping adds to the rustic appeal of the neighborhood as well as the luxuriousness of a custom home. Choosing the right greenery for a property can be tricky, as it’s important to create a sense of Read More