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Spotlight: Destiny Homes
How the team at Destiny Homes goes above and beyond for every customer Article by Lauren Beaubaire | Photography by Maria Claire Photography “If you’re going to go through the process of remodeling your kitchen or primary bathroom, or build from the ground up, it better be the kitchen, the bathroom, or the home of your dreams!” says Richard Harsdorf, owner of Destiny Homes. And crafting custom and beautiful destinations you call home is exactly what Destiny Homes has been doing for decades. ...
February 2024
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Your Ultimate Spring Cleaning Guide
We share room-by-room guidance to conquer the task Article by Kimberly Blaker The emergence of spring has long been associated with the deep cleaning of our homes. If you're ready to join the ranks of spring cleaners we have the ultimate guide to conquer the task. To keep the job from feeling overwhelming, schedule a block of time each day, or even each week, for your annual cleaning. Work on one room at a time and reward yourself for each room until you've completed the job. The Basics –...
February 2024
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Measures of Success in Real Estate
Fazendin Realtors' commitment to clients and community since 1965 Article by Kendra Beneke | Photography by Emily John Being successful in the real estate industry can look different depending on who you’re talking to. For Roger Andy Fazendin, owner and president of Fazendin Realtors , success is threefold: preparing his agents for the year to come, educating clients on what to expect, and giving back to the community that has supported Fazendin are all measures of success. And with spring...
February 2024
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Life Minded
This Old Home Article by Jen Fortner I watched a lot of Bob Vila when I was a kid. My dad liked Bob’s show, This Old House . Bob seemed to know everything about everything. And we enjoyed Norm, his insanely knowledgeable carpenter sidekick. I had never heard an accent quite like Norm’s and it was fun to decipher what he was saying in a manner so exotic to my Midwestern ears. I had no idea what Bob and Norm were talking about when they went on poetic speeches about lumber grades or 60-tooth...
February 2024
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