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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Foundation to Finish We’re followed the Anderson family as they build their dream home, beginning with the blueprints. Read their fourth and final update!
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We’ve gathered three local businesses to help you bring your outdoor space to its fullest potential!
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Beautiful Backyards What better place to vacation than your own backyard? Meet three homeowners who have taken ‘backyard getaway’ to a whole new level.
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LETTER
FROM THE PUBLISHERS Summer is not over just yet, the heat is going strong and we still have some time to enjoy our backyard havens. Summers in North Dakota are precious and we want to enjoy every moment outside that we can, but sometimes our outdoor living spaces need a little TLC.
Get inspired with the Outdoor Living and Landscape issue. Hear from area experts as they explain the importance of choosing the right stone, planting the best plants for your space, and how to keep your pool as low maintenance as possible. Watch as 40 acres of land gets transformed into an outdoor oasis. This issue is full of helpful tips and ideas on how to turn your backyard into a space you never want to leave.
Let’s stay outside and enjoy these summer nights before they are gone!
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This is our fourth and final update with the Anderson family. From beginning to end, here’s an exclusive look into what it takes to build a dream home.
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The Anderson family is finally home and it’s time to move in! “We are excited to share the home with our friends, family and clients. Showing them our work, that was the whole point,” says Kari. As a part of this experience, Kari is so excited and eager to be able to finally share the results. Kari explained, “I’m excited for my kitchen. I wanted a space where I could interact with people throughout the kitchen, living room and dining room. I love to entertain, I like our house to be the home that people come to.”
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As for Jordan, he is most excited about the fact that Big River Builders office can be accessed from a separate entrance beside the garage and also has access into the home for when they want to show off their masterpiece. “I can finally feel now, walking through, how functional this home will be for our business and our family,� says Jordan.
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“It turned out better than I could have ever expected. I finally have the home that I have always had in my mind. My job is to design homes for everyone else but I got to do it for myself this time. I am forever thankful for that,” says Kari.
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T H E EXPERTS “Big River Builders came in with their plans, showing that this would be both a home and office for their business.
“Now that the house is done, I come in and do the fixed
Together we went through the blue prints, discussed city
mortgage for Jordan and Kari, making Capital Credit Union a
planning, and then securing a construction note to build this
one stop shop for our customers.”
masterpiece.”
– Scott Bullinger (right), Home Lending Expert,
– Brad Shetler (left) Business Services Vice President,
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“With the furniture, Kari told me what she was envisioning. I narrowed it down to certain pieces, emailed images to Kari and Mary Kay and we would pick together, making it very simple and a smooth process.” – Nathan Pedersen, Bismarck Furniture Guy at Zimmerman’s
“Kari’s style is a mix of farmhouse, costal and glamourous. She and I did a lot of shopping for the pictures, pillows, etc together to tie everything in.” – Mary Kay Lapp, Owner, 11th Ave Interiors
“Countertops are one of the hardest thing in a home to pick, “The best situation is when the customer brings in cabinet,
it’s the thing that has to coordinate with everything else in the
floor and back splash samples. This helps us see what fits and
home. Especially with all the different rooms, making sure
make sure colors and styles are all working together.”
that they match all the way through. Kari really knew exactly
– Kristi Hulm (left), Designer, Precision Tops
what she wanted so that helped a lot.” – Elizabeth Hymer (right), Office Manager, Precision Tops
“For this home Kari wanted windows where she could have an unobstructed view out the back to the water but keep the front looking complete with grills. The home is complete with sliding and French doors making for easy access to the water.” – Ken Huber, Territorial Sales Representative, Pella Windows
“We are all about making the home more efficient. This home is full of LED lights to help with the energy efficiency. We layed the home out for the best placement of fixtures so they have the correct amount of lighting for each space.” – Eric Budd, Owner, Milestone Electric
“Coldspring provided all the stone for the outside of the home. We looked at about 10 samples of stone with cool grey tones to match the blue siding. Then we picked the sill with an accenting charcoal color to bring it all together.” – Reid Kubesh, Sales Manager, Coldspring
“Jordan brought in the house plans and we designed the duct work to determine the size of the furnace and air conditioning. This home has two furnaces and two air conditioning units. There are three different zones for temperature control in the home.” – Mark Froelich, Salesman, Bismarck Heating & Air
Continuing from page 14. It took longer to design the home than actually build it because of the unique design aspects of the home. The Anderson’s knew this was going to be their family’s home and not anyone else’s. “The home didn’t come together overnight,” Kari said. “We didn’t want any room to just be a space. For example, the steps, trim and wainscoting took 80 hours alone at the front entrance. Jordan did a lot of the labor himself, including framing the home, the front entryway, and the deck. “I love it, and it’s what we do. It feels that much more gratifying now that we live here,” Jordan says, “on to the next!”
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This build gave Jordan and Kari some perspective on what their clients go through when they are helping them design and build a home. “When working with a client it is so easy for me to just tell them what to do but for my own home, I would lay awake at night,� says Kari.
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Jordan added, “Even though this isn’t the first time we have built a home for ourselves, it definitely helps us empathize with our clients and what they go through.” Committing to building a home is extremely time consuming but the Anderson’s and their team at Big River Builders work hard to take on the brunt of things.
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The final question of the interview, after following the Andersons for the past four issues was, “Is this your forever home?� Laughs came from both Jordan and Kari immediately. Their answers varied but one thing the couple can agree on is that the home will never be listed for sale.
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creage is hard to find without going some distance outside of town, but the homeowners of this lovely estate found the best of both worlds. “From the beginning, my
dream was to have a ton of land for horses, but I did not want to live far from town, and we found it,” says the homeowner. The family of four has 40 acres of land in east Bismarck. The property includes a pool and pool house, stable and shop, and let’s not forget two beautiful horses, a beloved German Shepard and three cats.
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“The white and yellow umbrellas remind me of when my husband and I went to southern France and there were these yellow and white canopies everywhere. Now every time I see them I am brought back to that time and memory,” says the wife.
“Myhre Concrete did the concrete around the pool, the homeowners wanted an ivory color stamped concrete. It took us, Jason and Myhre Concrete a week or two to work on samples in order to perfect the color for the homeowner. That was something that we had never done before to this extent,” explains Jared Winters with Next 2 Nature. 28
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“We worked with Aquamatic and came up with a system that allows us to remove the track and reinstall it without having to take up concrete while installing the pool cover,� says Jason Kerner with Backyard Escapes.
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t all started in 1996 when the family bought the property and started planting thirteen thousand trees at only
six inches high around the entire acreage. Four years after purchasing the land they built their dream home, but the dream did not stop there. The family wanted a place for their children and friends to all be together and enjoy. The patio kitchen, pool, and pool house were next on the bucket list.
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he homeowners had a very specific vision of what they wanted for their outdoor oasis. From patio furniture to pool covers they had a wish.
Backyard Escapes, Next 2 Nature, Coldspring and Myhre Concrete all helped their dream become a reality. Over the past year the homeowners and subcontractors worked together to create a backyard haven. “We feel like our home is our sanctuary, that is what we have tried to create. We love to entertain, we have hosted a ton of parties out here; it’s a great gathering place,” remarked the homeowner. 2D (left) and 3D (below) images are used to better visualize the final project.
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“First things first, when creating this outdoor oasis, we had to decide the placement of the pool, pool house and then the rest came together. They wanted to capture the sunset, so we didn’t want any obstacles to block the view,” says Matt Winters with Next 2 Nature.
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osh and Heather Horner, and their growing family, have lived in the South Bay area for a little over three years. “We love being on the water and watching the sunsets, the views from
the yard are incredible,� says Heather. The Horners moved in with a dream of creating a landscape that allowed them to capture the sunsets and enjoy the lakeside views.
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heir yard posed a little bit of a challenge, being that it is slanted down towards the water, but with the help of great
landscapers and Reid Kubesh, from Coldspring, they were able to create the perfect patio space. Josh and Heather walked through Coldspring’s extensive products and chose each stone and bolder to complete the space.
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“The Horners wanted to go for a more natural stone look for the landscape. The roofline on the house is black with darker brown accents, so in order to help tie everything together we put Masabi black crushed aggregates all the way around the house, with a few Masabi black granite boulders,” Reid Kubesh of Coldspring
“Down towards the water we used the same Masabi black granite steps to help tie everything in, they have a split face to keep the natural look,” says Kubesh.
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“Josh came out to our space and had a pretty good idea of what he wanted, but for most of our clients I always suggest coming down and seeing, touching, feeling the product so you get an idea of exactly what you want,� explains Kubesh.
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amie and Kristi Schmidt enjoy life on the water in the South Bay Development, both in the pool and on the lake. Five years ago the couple built their home with Triton Homes. They loved
being on the lake with family and boating with friends on the river, but as the kids grew older they wanted something to enjoy right in their backyard. A pool was the solution.
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hree years ago the Schmidt couple started working with Jason Kerner of Backyard Escapes, to install a pool. “We had no plan
to ever put a pool in the backyard, but it worked and Jason made it fit,” exclaims Jamie.
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unique aspect about the Schmidt pool, is their pool cover. Although it is not recommended, the cover can hold six
adults while closed. “We love our view of the lake, and the main reason a pool was never on our radar was we did not want a fenced in backyard. After researching the regulations on pools, pool covers, and discussing it with Jason, he found us a pool cover that met all the safety regulations to not have a fence,” says Kristi.
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“The combination of the landscaping, pool, lake and outdoor television make for a perfect summer day, “says Jamie.
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“Jason did a ton of leg work to make sure we didn’t have to have a fence, he really made it possible for us to have a pool,” says Jamie.
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“Once we knew we didn’t have to have a fence and could have a safer pool cover option the decision was made, we were putting in a pool,” expresses Jamie. The pool and the view are the Schmidt’s favorite part of their backyard. The indoor/outdoor fireplace in the upstairs patio makes for a perfect spot to relax on summer evenings.
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Ask the Experts | Backyard Escapes Story by Jennifer Kranz | Photos by Glasser Images
Denise and Jason Kerner
Seven years ago, Jason and Denise Kerner
became a vocation for them. “People
of Backyard Escapes wanted to install a
started asking if we could install a pool
Jason believes fiberglass pools are perfect
surface. Installation time is short so
fiberglass pool in their backyard. They
for them” Jason said. The Kerner’s went
for the North Dakota climate. “Fiberglass
customers can enjoy their pool faster.
looked around the area and weren’t
to one home show and had their summer
pools flex if the ground moves, so they
Jason explained, “We are trying to make
satisfied with the choices available to
booked with installations. After a couple
are great for frozen ground,” Jason
a swimming pool as low maintenance
them. After a year and a half of extensive
summers building pools on the side the
explained. “However, it’s rigid enough
and as low a lifetime cost as possible,”
research, talking to other builders and
couple left their full-time jobs to focus
so the pools don’t flex whenever they
Jason says debunking the misconception
bolstered by Jason’s background in
on Backyard Escapes. Jason said, “The
want, but will not end up with cracks.”
of high maintenance and costly pool
construction the Kerner’s decided to
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Jason noted that fiberglass is also a
ownership. “If you spend the money
build their own pool.
then 11, 13 last year, and this year we are
good insulator, which makes it more
upfront and do it right you’re going
Suddenly, their own frustrated experience
hoping for 15 to 20.”
cost effective and low in maintenance
to save yourself huge headaches, huge
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expenses down the road, and you’re going
keeping out dirt, dust, and debris-no one
for the yard and pool. The collaborative
“Sometimes you have to crane a pool
to be able to enjoy it every time you want
else has the brush system,” says Jason.
effort led to yet another innovation: a
over the house or float it down the river,
cover with no metal and a hidden track
but we haven’t found a yard yet that we
Pool installation usually comes with
system. “We worked with Aquamatic and
couldn’t put a pool in,” said Jason.
The only fiberglass pool company in
landscaping changes and updates. On a
came up with a system that allows us to
the area, Backyard Escapes is also an
recent project, Backyard Escapes worked
remove the track and reinstall it without
innovator in the industry. Jason worked
with landscapers Next 2 Nature on the
having to take up concrete,” said Jason.
with the Schmidt family on their pool
Poolside Paradise (starts on page 26).
to use it.”
installation and added a brush to the pool
While every project comes with its
cover track system. “The brush addition
Jared Winter from Next 2 Nature walked
own obstacles, Backyard Escapes works
allows the pool to stay even cleaner by
the yard and came up with the layout
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Reid Kubesh
When Reid Kubesh was sent to
yard, you can come in and get design
manufacturing and tool manufacturing
headstones and bronze plaques.
Bismarck to open the first North Dakota
ideas from our displays and products
as well.
Kubesh draws on Coldspring’s rich
Coldspring store five years ago, he
outside,” explains Kubesh.
thought the store would focus mainly
history and diverse selection of natural The privately held, family owned
stone products to assist those in the
on landscaping. It has quickly become
Coldspring, headquartered in Cold
company owns and operates 31 quarries
Bismarck/Mandan/Lincoln area in
so much more. “We’re a one-stop shop
Spring, MN, has become one of the
throughout the United States and
making their home and landscaping
if you are building a new home. We
largest natural stone manufacturers
Canada. These quarries have produced
dreams come true.
offer everything from exterior stone,
in the world. In business since 1898,
natural materials for the World Trade
countertops, to fireplace stone. Then, six
Coldspring has diversified their offerings
Center, the Statue of Liberty and 60%
Josh Horner knew what he wanted for
months later, when it’s time to put in your
to include bronze memorial and signage
of United States memorials including
stonework on his South Bay home (starts
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on page 44). Because Coldspring has
more than happy to recommend trusted
MN. The black granite, called Masabi,
virtually endless and with their durability,
an extensive amount of product on site
companies in the landscaping industry.
was used as wall stone and cap stone and
timeless. Whether you are a DIY’er
Horner was able to walk through the yard
One of those companies is Next 2 Nature.
has a sparkle/shimmer to it. “Granite is
looking for a way to create your perfect
and design areas with Kubesh to choose
Kubesh has worked alongside Jared
versatile and can be finished in different
Pinterest-worthy backyard or looking for
colors and finishes for their home and
Winters, Matt Winters and Mitch Becker
ways to bring out different features of
design help and suggestions Coldspring
landscaping.
on various projects. The collaboration
the stone,” explains Kubesh “It’s the same
is the natural stone company for you.
of Coldspring and Next 2 Nature, on the
price as concrete but granite will last and
If you’re not comfortable with the design
Poolside Paradise home placed on 40
won’t fade or lose its color.”
and do-it-yourself process and would like
acres east of Bismarck, features 1 million-
the professionals to take over, Kubesh is
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Matt Winters, Jared Winters and Mitch
The process of taking a yard from piles
When working with big features like
Over the last year, the guys from Next to
Becker all have a passion for landscaping.
of dirt to a thing of beauty can be a long
pools it is important to figure out where
Nature worked with Jason and Denise
The trio work together combining
one but it’s something that the guys
those will fit in first. From there, smaller
Kerner from Backyard Escapes on the
their talents to make up Next 2 Nature.
of Next 2 Nature enjoy. “It’s a time-
features and the surrounding landscaping
Poolside Paradise (starts on page 26).
Inspired by working in their family’s
consuming process that starts six to eight
can be planned out. Next 2 Nature
Together the group created a relaxing
greenhouse from a young age, Matt and
months prior,” explains Jared, “It’s a lot of
puts together the plan, works with the
oasis with beautiful and custom features
Jared set out on their own to start Next 2
meetings but trying to get exactly what
homeowner to finalize it and then the
highlighting the natural beauty of the
Nature in 2016 and Mitch joined them.
the customer wants takes a lot of time.”
other contractors follow suit.
home’s surroundings. Special care was taken to capture the sunset.
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2D and 3D imaging are used to help
were made. On this job the customer was
Nature apart from other landscapers,
that trust relationship,“ explains Matt.
customers visualize plans but it’s not the
looking for a more custom look in their
“We do custom, time consuming work
Landscaping is a process and it can take
most time-consuming part of the process.
concrete, so it was ‘all hands-on deck’
that other companies won’t touch,” says
years to see a mature, finished yard. “It’s
“What takes the most time in a project is
when the concrete was poured for the
Jared, “We work with metal and we like
such a transformation from start to end.
material selection,” explains Jared. When
pool and surrounding area. “Everything
to refurbish things.”
It can look like a warzone then the pavers
working with Myhre Concrete on a the
was really well thought out and no stone
Poolside Paradise the guys from Next 2
was left unturned,” said Jared.
Nature provided the customer examples of material before any final decisions
Attention to detail is what sets Next 2
start going down and you see the reaction Client relationships are an important
when the customer comes home, that’s
part of the job for the trio. “Everyone is
always pretty nice.”
different and it’s really about establishing
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The client picks the color, stamp, and style. Myhre is on location when the concrete is poured and we finish the surface. We work directly with the builder and the company pouring the “slab on grade.” The flooring turns out beautiful, unique, and is extremely cost effective for the client. If you have existing concrete, no problem. We are able to stain it to create a unique floor.
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In my last article, I talked about
the concrete while it’s still in the truck.
as driveways, because you will have to
will now be a beautiful addition to your
decorative concrete, specifically the
Concrete dye comes in all shades of
constantly reapply sealer due to wear and
house’s exterior look, for a minimal cost
stamped kind. While stamping concrete
colors, but bear in mind, the darker you
our harsh winters. Smaller areas such
increase.
provides for a beautiful finished product,
go, the more the cost. As with stamped
as sidewalks and patios can definitely
there are several other types of decorative
concrete, applying a glossy surface
be made to stand out with a little color
Another interesting form of decorative
concrete that can provide a beautiful
sealer over top will give it that perpetual
added. Throw in a little bit of colored
concrete is exposed aggregate. This is
aesthetic, for a little less cost. The first
“wet” look. For this reason, you should
caulking for your joints, and what would
done by pouring concrete in the forms,
of these is the easiest, which is to dye
probably avoid dying large areas such
have been an ordinary concrete slab
then applying a surface retarder to it right
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after finishing preventing the top 1/8
it’s not a surface that you want to walk
article I’ll touch on a few more. For
to 1/4 inch from hardening, which you
over barefoot, and it is difficult to shovel
now, remember to seal your concrete in
then rinse off the cement paste and sand,
snow off of, too. Like stamped and dyed
preparation of the coming winter!
leaving the rocks exposed. Many people
concrete, it’s best to use a glossy surface
like to use wood to create the joints in
sealer on your slab to keep it looking
exposed slabs, giving it a rather rustic
beautiful. These are a few of the many
look. Exposed aggregate is a beautiful
ways that you can use to improve the
looking concrete, but unfortunately,
look of your concrete, and in the next
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