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SAUK CENTRE Sitting at the kitchen table,

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Andrea agreed.
Actually, it would be nice if we could pick up the home
and move it across the road to the side of the lake, she said
with a comical demeanor.
However, the young couples dream home did not come
about without misfortune and heartbreak.
In January 2010, shortly after sending out notices for
their upcoming June wedding, the Gresses home was set
ablaze from a faulty space heater in the garage.
If we hadnt just sent out save-the-dates, we would
have postponed the wedding, Adam said. Between
insurance claims, pricing out every item lost and planning
the wedding, it was nuts.
Devastated, the Gresses evaluated their situation, and
with the help of family, began creating their perfect home in
the midst of chaos.
Knowing the couple wanted to remain on their property
site, Andreas uncle, Greg Massmann, offered to rebuild
their home; Massmann owns and operates Minnesota River
Valley Log Homes.
We like it here and the neighborhood is so welcoming.
If we could stay, we were going to, Andrea said. My uncle
stepped up with the rest of our families and offered to build
us whatever we wanted.
The young couple readily accepted the offer and began
making plans for their new home a log home.
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As spring arrived, Adam and Andrea began constructing
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It was a fun time, Andrea said. The crew waited for
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The three-level home includes a master bedroom and
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During the building process and as a part of their
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Its an all-expenses-paid trip, Andrea said. We walked
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The weeklong travel helped the couple tweak their own
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When we got started, we didnt realize the opportunities
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process, said Adam, who was working a full-time job

and also helping with construction. By evening, I
would crash; but I would do it all over again.

Nearly six years since Adam and Andrea
moved into their dream home, they still spend
time decorating it to perfection. However,
they are pleased with not having to paint
the walls.

Two of the most treasured details
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Adam, who is a woodworker in his spare time.
He has built a lot of furniture and other pieces throughout
the house that really make it our own, Andrea said. My
favorite piece is the beautiful hutch and the shelving around
the basement fireplace.
With a slight chuckle, the Gresses said they are not the
only ones who enjoy their new home.
Many times, the couple will have visitors or cars stop to
look at the home from afar; even the deer and waterfowl find
the property pleasing.
Were always joking about the gawkers, Andrea said,
but its a compliment.
Looking around the home, there is nothing the Gresses
would change even the pristine wooden floors that their
dogs, Duke and Duchess, scuffle across.
Maybe we would have paced things out a bit if we
could, so that life-changing events werent within a two- to
three-month period, Adam said.
In agreement that the reason behind building this home
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We use a lot of what we grow for
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Its been a great opportunity for us, said Olson. Its
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The Olsons also have a small raised herb garden at home,
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The Olsons make it a family adventure.
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Olson.
Also purchasing a plot last summer was Albany Girl
Scout Troop 248. Troop Leader Tanya Rothstein said the five
girls in the troop took care of the garden the entire summer.
Plants they grew included radishes, kohlrabi, beans, peas,
onions, peppers and tomatoes.
They enjoyed planting, but they did not enjoy having to
weed, said Rothstein. They also watered every day because
there is not a sprinkling system, and that the girls enjoyed as
well.
I think it was a great learning experience for them,
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satisfied customers and selling plants that will thrive in our
area is one good way to achieve that.
What many experienced gardeners know is that the
hardiness zones are not written in stone. Many other
conditions affect a plants ability to thrive: moisture, sun
tolerance, wind and soil to name a few. Even humidity
can affect many plants, such as roses and tomatoes.
Living in a larger town can also make a difference, where
a microclimate is created because the large numbers of
buildings and amount of pavement will keep the area
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had a spot in their yard where the plant will receive extra
warmth and protection. For instance, plants placed next to
a protected south-facing wall will have an advantage over
plants on the north side, which see very little sun.
You can always try new plants, and sometimes get
lucky with them. It might even be a good idea to err on the
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This cubby is designed for a mudroom,
and accommodates much of the stuff
accumulated by busy families as they come
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path to her own creativity, and she returned
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degree in interior design.
She graduated at the age of 49, and
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Design 49 she would often take floor plans
for new homes and design the cabinetry and
fireplaces, help choose flooring, lighting
and paint colors, and has even shopped for
accessories. Her favorite design jobs are
remodels, where she might help choose
which walls to remove and how to lay out
the new space.
That experience became valuable three
years ago as Braegelmann followed yet
another path, taking her current position
at Bayer Interior Woods in Sauk Centre.
Now she designs multiple closets a day
for new homes and remodel projects, and
every closet is customized and made for
the specific project.
Braegelmann said the trend in new
homes is to have large closet spaces that are
more like rooms, sometimes eliminating
the need for dressers in the bedroom.
Often there are separate closets for the men
and women.
Sometimes the mens closets are
larger than the womens, she said.
Closets today have gone beyond
the classic white melamine, with Bayer
Interior Woods having 18 standard colors
to choose from. Trending are closets that
have a look complimentary to the cabinetry
in the kitchen.
With todays closets tending to be
large, some of the master closets include
islands and natural lighting with windows
or skylights. They may also feature
accessories such as built-in ironing boards,
pull-out racks for belts, ties and scarves,
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All of this comes with a price tag of course.

People will spend anywhere from $500 to $6,000 on
their closets, depending on the scope of the project, said
Braegelmann.
Though they have been around a long time, the trend in
pantries is to be more than just shelving. They may include
wine racks/chillers or full size refrigerators for overflow,
baskets for vegetables, baking tray dividers, pull-out racks
for linens and drawers for concealed storage. Butler pantries
have a work space that may include a sink and extra outlets
for small appliance use. Braegelmann said unlike the closet
spaces, pantries are done predominantly in white.
A trend also common in new homes is a mudroom space,
with built-ins to handle all the needs of busy families going
in and out of the door on a daily basis. This may include
cubbies/locker/bench systems to accommodate each family
members storage needs.
Organizing spills over into Braegelmanns personal life
as well. As one of eight sisters, she said one year six of the
eight (not including herself) moved into different homes.
I helped organize all their kitchens, she said.
And she recently had fun organizing a friends kitchen
while visiting her in Arizona.
Working full time, as well as being a mom and grandma,
has caused Braegelmann to put Design 49 on the back burner
for now. But its still there, and someday down the road
shell spend more time on it again. For now, shes happy
to be where she is, creating functional, organized, beautiful
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Durability and cleaning ease has also come to carpet.
One of the new products, called Smart Strand, might well
fit the need for even the highest standards of keeping it clean,
durability and coziness. Made by Mohawk, Smart Strand
is carpet made of corn. The sugar from corn is processed
and the product becomes a key ingredient. The material is
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Once they have done so and taken what they want, you can host a
yard sale, ultimately donating or discarding what you cannot sell.
Once all of the items are gone, you may realize that moving into a
smaller place is the financially prudent decision.
Examine your own items as well. Your childrens items
are likely not the only items taking up space in your home. Take
inventory of your own possessions as well, making note of items
you can live without and those you want to keep. If the list of
items you can live without is extensive, then you probably wont
have a problem moving into a smaller home. If you arent quite
ready to say goodbye to many
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then you might benefit from
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Consider your retirement lifestyle. If you have already

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time traveling, then downsizing to a smaller home may free up
money you can spend on trips. And if you really do see yourself
as a silver-haired jetsetter, then you likely wont miss your current
home because you wont be home frequently enough to enjoy it.
If travel is not high on your retirement to-do list but you have a
hobby, such as crafting, restoring classic cars or woodworking,
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Summer bulbs and
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calla lilies, canna lilies and tuberous begonias are all planted in the
spring for summer bloom.
Some of these are tubers
and corms, but for purposes
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under the term summer
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winter hardy, so they need to
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well drained soil. Amend the soil with organic matter, such
as compost, composted manure or peat moss if needed. Bulbs
are to be planted at a depth of about three times their height.
(Check the package for specific bulb depths.) Make sure
you place bulbs in the ground correctly. Bulbs and corms
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free. Weeds compete with your plants for nutrients and
moisture. Once all your plants have broken the soil, mulch
your garden, sit back and enjoy the blooms, fragrances and
textures.
After the leaves of tender bulbs have been killed by frost,
harvest the bulbs for winter storage. Lift your bulbs with a
garden fork, shake off the extra soil, and air dry for several
days. Bulbs should be stored in a well-ventilated, cool and
dry location. I generally place my bulbs in a paper bag with
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Mixed with annuals, summer bulbs are a striking addition
to your container plantings. Plant them close together to fill
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Try summer bulbs this year for a touch of the tropics in
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