List of Tasks What goes into hosting a successful dinner party? My list includes: –Make sure the home is cleaned up and inviting; –Buy/prepare food + desserts; –Set out plates and utensils; –Provide a mix of drinks (soft and otherwise), plus glasses and ice; –Send out invites in a timely fashion; –In wintertime (at least...Read More
If you’re a prospective Twin Cities home buyer viewing “For Sale” homes the morning after a big snowstorm, you certainly hope that every home is already plowed and shoveled, and otherwise accessible. Plan B? Follow in the footsteps of your agent — and the imprint made by their size 13 Sorel boots (in this case,...Read More
How to Make Sure Contractors Will Love You What’s sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander. In previous posts, I’ve discussed what constitutes “model behavior” for contractors. See, “Contractor Etiquette“; “Giving Good Invoice.” So, it only seems fair to spell out the equivalent standards for being a good client. Do the following (or...Read More
