2011 Brainerd Area Spring Home Tour

Lakes Area

Home Tour APRIL 8 - 10, 2011

April 8-10, 2011

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Guide to Homes 1. Lands End Development 37810 Forest Lodge Road Crosslake 2. Northwoods Homes, Inc. 4751 County Road 145 Pequot Lakes 3. Northland Construction, Inc. 34012 Forest Knolls Road Pequot Lakes

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4. Wes Hanson Builders, Inc. 13535 North Horseshoe Lake Road Merrifield 5. B-Dirt Construction 6064 Fairfax Road Baxter

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6. B-Dirt Construction 11832 Ironwood Drive Baxter

Friday, April 8, 2011 • 12:00 - 6:00 pm Saturday, April 9, 2011 • 12:00 - 6:00 pm Sunday, April 10, 2011 • 12:00 - 4:00 pm

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The Mid-MN Builders Association is sure you’re going to enjoy the homes on this year’s tour. We’re proud to feature these quality homes built by exceptional builders & suppliers here in our lakes area!

This slightly smaller tour reflects the changes going on in today’s building industry with the builders focusing on customized “build to suit” homes rather than the spec homes of years’ past. You’ll be able to view a wide variety of styles, amenities & craftsmanship sure to appeal to everyone. Take this opportunity to visit these wonderful homes & get a feel for what you’d like to see in your own home. You’ll have a chance to meet with the builders of these homes on-site and see their work firsthand. It’s a great time to find answers to your building or remodeling questions or gather information to start planning your own project!

All entrants in the Lakes Area Home Tour are licensed contractors & members of MMBA. Please feel free to contact the MMBA office with any questions at 218-829-4982 or visit the website at www.midmnba.org for a complete list of builder members & associate members.

This year’s tour is Friday, April 8 -Sunday, April 10, 2011.

Enjoy!

Cindy Carlson 2011 MMBA Home Tour Chair Edina Realty

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Ph. 218-829-6910 Toll 800-448-7867 www.1supply.com 18078 State Highway 371, Brainerd, MN 56401

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37810 Forest Lodge Road, Crosslake Inspired by the original log cabins in the Brainerd Lakes area, the Lands End designers working directly with the homeowners, recreated the concept of a rustic family retreat in this impressive new construction home. Clad in recycled wood siding and “rusty” metal roofs, the use of natural materials continues on the interior where rough, wide plank antique flooring, wooden walls and timbered ceilings give the cabin a timeless feel. An upper level balcony offers tremendous views of the lake beyond and a porch fireplace wards off the evening chill. Guest quarters are attached via an enclosed dogtrot giving this cabin the feel of a long-standing lakeside homestead.

Lands End Development

Directions: From Crosslake - North on Route 66 to Anchor Point Road, Turn left on Anchor Point Road for .7 miles, turn left on Forest Lodge Road for .1 mile to 37810.

Matt Balmer 13817 County Rd. 36, Crosslake, MN 56442 Phone: 218-692-5263 Cell:218-831-0831 matt@landsenddev.com • www.landsenddev.com License# 20454356 Trade Sub-Contractor List: Brock White Company Build All Lumber Co. Crosslake Sheetmetal, Inc. First Supply, LLC

Great Northern Door Co., LLC Hirshfield’s Decorating Center Neumann Construction, Inc. Simonson Lumber The Woods Landscaping, Inc.

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4751 County Road145, Pequot Lakes

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Come see this beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home on Upper Hay Lake. This custom home features oak and tile floors, hickory cabinets, granite countertops, log railings, and custom craftsmanship as found in all Northwoods Homes.

Northwoods Homes, Inc.

Glenn Oscarson P.O. Box 62, Nisswa, MN 56468 218-851-0772 • sales@northwoodshomesinc.com www.northwoodshomesinc.com License# 20250552 Subcontractor List:

Directions: Hwy. 371 N, take a right on County Road 16, take immediate left on County Road 145 to fire number 4751.

Anderson Brothers Construction Co. Brainerd Overhead Door Company Build-All Lumber Co. Crow Wing Cabinets, Inc. Culligan Water Conditioning People’s Security Company Red Pine Log Homes, Inc.

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34012 Forest Knolls Road, Pequot Lakes

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The function and design of this year around lake home revolves around the active lifestyle of a retired couple who were looking for simplicity and functionality along with low operating costs.

Northland Construction was able to provide high efficiency and unique details while keeping a conservative budget in mind. This home features reclaimed grain mill timbers, hand scribed oak island and in-floor geothermal heat in all floors.

Directions: From Baxter - Hwy. 371 North through Pequot Lakes, turn right on County Road 16, go 4.7 miles and turn right on Forest Knolls Road, stay to your right past Weaver Lake Road, house will be on the left.

Site Analysis Entitlements Traffic & Parking Survey & Wetlands Cultural Resources Environmental Studies

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Site Planning Civil Engineering Water Resources Traffic Engineering Landscape Architecture Constructibility Review

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Northland Construction

Jeremy Johnston 15496 Sorenson Lake Rd., Merrifield, MN 56465 218-765-4015 nci@brainerd.net • www.northlandconstructionmn.com License# 20460780

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13535 North Horseshoe Lake Road, Merrifield This lakehome explores the idea of “up-north modern” and the concept of meeting in the middle between two drastically different styles. It is meant to show that rustic and refined can be done successfully within the same structure. The use of painted and stained elements along with a mixture of distressed woodwork and clean lines provides beautiful contrasts that work together throughout the home.

Directions: From Pequot Lakes - At stop light (intersection of Hwy 371 & County Road 11), head east on County Road 11, at stop sign in Breezy Point, turn left to stay on County Road 11, at next stop sign (intersectioin of County Road 11 & County Road 3) turn right and head south on County Road 3, turn left onto North Horseshoe Lake Road (just before Frontier Cafe), destination will be half mile and on the right, 13535 Horseshoe Lake Road.

Wes Hanson Builders, Inc.

Tom Hanson 34103 Co. Rd. 3, Crosslake, MN 56442 218-692-1760 • www.weshansonbuilders.com License# 0003452

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6064 Fairfax Road, Baxter

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This custom home features craftsman styling with many high end finishes like granite counter tops, custom cabinets by Wood Products, custom tile shower, ICF foundation, blown-in blanket insulation, hardwood and tile floors and much more.

This property is fully landscaped with asphalt driveway and underground sprinkler system.

Directions: Hwy 210 West, right hand turn on Knollwood Drive, 2 blocks, turn left onto Fairfax Road.

B-Dirt, LLC

Joe Ranweiler 521 Charles St. Brainerd, MN 56401 218-821-5243 joe@b-dirt.com • www.b-dirt.com License# 20328737

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Tom’s Backhoe Service 800-692-2177 218-692-2177

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11832 Ironwood Drive, Baxter This 2,214 square foot 4 bedroom 2 bath is a prefect starter home. This home features James Hardie cement board siding, custom cabinets, hardwood and tile floors, ICF foundation, Marvin Integrity windows, and much more.

This property is located in south Baxter and is close to Forest View Middle School. $176,000.

B-Dirt, LLC

Directions: Hwy 371 South, right on County Road 48, one block, turn left on Ironwood, follow Ironwood to the home.

Joe Ranweiler 521 Charles St. Brainerd, MN 56401 218-821-5243 joe@b-dirt.com • www.b-dirt.com License# 20328737

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Update Your Home Safely with a Lead-Safe Certified Renovator Mid-Minnesota Builders Association

You’ve made the decision to finally remodel the outdated kitchen and living room of your home. But if you live in a house built before 1978, a new federal law regulating the removal of lead paint will affect your home remodeling project.

In 1978, the use of lead paint was officially banned from residential construction. Before that, however, lead paint was used in more than 38 million homes, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Today, contractors hired to do renovation, repair and painting projects that will involve at least 6 square feet of lead-based paint in homes built before 1978 must be EPA Lead-Safe certified and must follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination.

Of course, 6 square feet is smaller than the average window – which means that pretty much every remodeling job will have to comply with this new requirement.

high blood pressure. Pregnant women run the risk of passing the poison on to their unborn child.

It is important that you find a remodeler who is trained in lead-safe work practices rather than try to do the work yourself. Not only that, but it’s the law: Contractors working in pre-1978 homes must be lead-paint certified and must follow these lead-safe practices whether or not there are children in the home – unless the home owner can certify that the house is lead-paint free.

■ What are Lead-Safe Work Practices?

EPA has a free brochure on its website www.leadfreekids.org called “Renovate Right” that provides guidance to home owners and contractors about remodeling safely to minimize lead dust exposure. EPA Lead-Safe Certified Renovators have been equipped to use lead test kits, educate consumers about the dangers of lead, and use prescribed lead-safe work practices.

Your certified contractor should also give you this brochure to familiarize you with specific work practices, including these procedures:

■ The Dangers of Lead Paint For young children, lead poisoning can cause learning disabilities, hearing loss and behavior problems.

In adults, lead poisoning can lead to hypertension and

1. Containing the work area so that dust and debris do not escape. Warning signs will be posted to keep visitors away from the area and heavy-duty plastic and

tape are used to seal off doors and heating and cooling system vents and to cover the floors and any furniture that cannot be moved.

2. Minimizing dust. There is no way to eliminate it, but some paint removal methods create less dust than others. For example, using water to mist areas before sanding or scraping and prying and pulling apart components can reduce dust. It’s also prohibited to use open flame burning or torching; sanding, grinding, planing, needle gunning, or blasting with power tools and equipment not equipped with a shroud and high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter vacuum attachment; or using a heat gun at temperatures greater than 1100°F. 3. Cleaning up thoroughly. When all the work is done, and before taking down any plastic that isolates the work area from the rest of the home, the area will be cleaned with a HEPA vacuum to remove dust and debris on all surfaces, followed by wet mopping with plenty of water.

To find a Lead-Safe Certified Renovator or firm near you, contact Mid-Minnesota Builders Association, www.midmnba.org or visit www.epa.gov/lead.

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Choosing Energy Efficient Appliances for Your Home Appliances can account for about 20% of the energy that is used in the home.

ENERGY STAR qualified products include clothes washers, dehumidifiers, dishwashers, refrigerators and freezers, room air conditioners, dehumidifiers, furnaces, programmable thermostats, central air

conditioners, DVD players, televisions, VCRs, computers, and lighting.

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Consumer electronics such as TVs, VCRs, computers, and telephones continuously use electricity when in standby mode. When purchasing these items, you can choose models that are energy efficient and will save you money in operating costs.

Use the yellow and black Energy Guide labels and ENERGY STAR label to help you select the energy efficient model that meets your needs.

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About 75% of the electricity used to power home electronics is consumed while the products are turned off.

When you choose ENERGY STAR products, you can consume as much as 50% less energy using this equipment, without compromising on performance.

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BASIC HOME CARE CHECKLIST

April & May

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Check and clean mechanical ventilation system (HRV/ERV). Check your manual and follow manufacturer’s recommendations.

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Clean or replace furnace filter.

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Clean snow from air intakes, exhausts and meters.

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Remove excess snow from roof to prevent ice dams.

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Check gutters and downspouts and clean if needed.

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Inspect basement/crawl space for seepage/ leakage.

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Do safety checks: smoke detectors, fire escape routes, fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide alarms, door and window locks.

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Check and repair any damaged screens.

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Adjust thermostat for season change.

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10. Adjust the setting on the humidistat or air exchanger controller as needed to eliminate condensation or frost on windows.

Courtesy of www.homeenergyresourcemn.org

This website offers suggestions for how you should properly maintain and operate your home. However, you should always refer to your builder warranty, maintenance and homeowner manual documents for the specific operation and maintenance requirements for your individual home and its equipment.

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Homes of the Future What’s Hot and What’s Not Mid-Minnesota Builders Association

Are you planning to move to a new home in the next few years? Thinking about renovating your current home so it’s more appealing to potential buyers when you do decide to move on? Or maybe you just want to change your space to follow the latest trends?

The most common green features in 2015’s new homes will be low-E windows; engineered wood beams, joists or trusses; water-efficient features such as dual-flush toilets or low-flow faucets; and an Energy Star rating for the whole house.

Whatever your plans for your existing or future home, research from the National Association of Home Builders and Better Homes and Gardens magazine shows what features and floor plans will be popular over the next few years.

The families who will be looking to move into new or renovated homes have high expectations for their new space as well.

According to an NAHB survey of home builders on their expectations for homes in 2015, smaller homes with lower prices and more green features will be the predominant force in the marketplace.

A December 2010 survey of Better Homes and Garden readers who consider themselves prospective home buyers or who are planning a major improvement to their home indicated that home buyers don’t want any “wasted space� in their next home and they are seeking significant value for the money they spend.

As the average size of new single-family homes continues to decline to 2,377 square feet from a peak of 2,521 in 2007, floor plans are focusing on frequently-used rooms. More than half of the builders surveyed said the size of the family room will increase, while the formal living room, entry foyer and dining room are expected to decrease or disappear.

Eighty-nine percent of consumers want high-efficiency heating and cooling in their next home, 85 percent want high-efficiency appliances, and 78 percent want upgraded features and fixtures such as granite countertops, wood flooring, faucets and lighting fixtures.

Other features that builders predict are highly likely to be included in the average new home of 2015 include a walk-in closet in the master bedroom; a laundry room; ceiling fans; a master bedroom on the first floor in homes with two stories; and a two-car garage.

Efficient use of space also ranks highly in consumers’ desires. The top-ranked living spaces include a separate laundry room; additional storage space; walk-in closets or built-ins; a home office space, workspace or family computing center; and everyday eating space in or close to the kitchen.

Nearly 70 percent of the respondents said that homes will be greener, and about onethird expect them to have more features related to technology.

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