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5 Tips to Buying a Luxury Lake House in Minnesota

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That is why when you look for a designer, you should be very vigilant and careful. Do a good detailed research and a background check to confirm the credentials of the designer. Below are some of the tips that will help you buy a luxury lake house in Minnesota: 1. Plan your budget. With luxury, comes a great deal of expense.

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A Rustic Minnesota Log Home

Natural Building

When Pete Holmberg wanted a log house on some property in Minnesota he found a company that could build such a house with logs sourced from an old-growth forest of red pines planted in 1831, more than 120 years before the evergreen became the official state tree. It’s 100% Minnesota through and through,” Holmberg said.

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Off-Grid Minnesota “Wattage Cottage” Wins Most Innovative Green Home of the Year

Pro Builder

Off-Grid Minnesota “Wattage Cottage” Wins Most Innovative Green Home of the Year. The Minnesota home is a completely sustainable, off-grid property with a low-waste, high-performance SIP wall system, energy efficient appliances, a 330-foot-deep well, and 15 ground-mounted, 310-watt solar panels, Green Builder reports.

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Deep Winter Greenhouses in Minnesota

Natural Building

Stefan Meyer stands outside the Deep Winter Greenhouse in Finland, Minnesota. A Deep Winter Greenhouse (DWG) is designed to limit the amount of fossil fuel it takes to grow crops during cold winters. The greens are sold at the Finland General store, the oldest Cooperative in Minnesota. So, what is a DWG?

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Reopening Minnesota: What Businesses Need to Know about Workplace Safety and Preventing the Spread of Covid-19

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Business reopening is now in Phase III of the Stay Safe Plan , initiated by Minnesota Governor Tim Waltz. Basic Guidelines per Minnesota’s Stay Safe Initiative. Outlining a Covid-19 Preparedness Program in Minnesota. Extending Protective Measures and Protocols in Minnesota. Being Prepared in the Workplace.

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Excellence in Safety Award of Merit 35W Minnesota River Bridge Design-Build

ENR Construction

The 60-year-old bridge spanning the Minnesota River has been replaced with a twin-structure crossing that provides long-needed added traffic capacity while also eliminating flooding issues at the approaches.

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Minnesota Couple is Building a Straw Bale House

Natural Building

They originally thought the structure would qualify as an Accessory Dwelling Unit, but they learned triplexes were not eligible for that designation. With a design team and builder lined up, they needed to find materials. The post Minnesota Couple is Building a Straw Bale House appeared first on Natural Building Blog.