Design & Living Magazine May 2013

The Red River Valley’s Source For Design.

DESIGN&LIVING MAGAZINE MAY / JUNE 2013

Meet the DIY team from Eco Chic. pg 30

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re·pur·pose pg 20

Like this hanging garden?

Learn how to create your own. pg 12

You haven’t seen an artist like Stevie Famulari. pg 66

CONTENTS Behind the wooden door pg 36

Help My House pg 42

re·pur·pose pg 20

Guess the price tag pg 52

Fortune Favours my life pg 66

Stories

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DIY - Hanging GARDEN Follow our step by step directions to create a garden for your home.

16 A home builder that knows you Heritage Homes has discovered how to get to know you, creating a smoother home building process.

34 Repurpose Guide

Find your next repurposing project by checking out this guide.

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48 Local Vs. National Products

Oftentimes local stores offer the same great products as national stores. We found four examples of this.

56 Courthouse

Justice gets a makeover. Step inside the new courthouse in downtown Fargo.

62 City Homesteading

Just because you live in the city, doesn’t mean you can’t live sustainably. We show you how.

78 Cost Of living

Ever wonder how it compares to live in Fargo vs. New York City. Wonder no more. We have the information.

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My Trip to New York

Amanda Ahrenholz

Spring has finally sprung! Or so it felt when I was in New York recently. I got the chance to experience almost all that New York has to offer—public transit, great dining, nightlife, beautiful weather… but what

Battery Urban Farm (Credit: The Battery Conservancy)

caught my attention the most were the parks: Central Park, Washington Square Park, Madison Square, they were all amazing. Being in all of these well-used parks got me thinking— Fargo is called the “City of Parks,” but do we use them enough?

One of the most interesting parks I visited in New York City was Battery Urban Farm, a project of The Battery Conservancy. In this unique park, they tie together agriculture

Brooklyn Bridge Park

and community involvement within the city perfectly. Battery Urban Farm is a oneacre educational farm, right in the middle of Manhattan. They organically grow over 80 varieties of fruits, vegetables, flowers and grains and use this park to teach the community about the importance of sustainability. Students from local schools help keep this farm going along with help from volunteers. All of the food grown at the Battery Urban Farm is sent either to local schools or sold at an on-site farm stand on

Great Lawn at Bryant Park

weekends. How cool would it be to incorporate this lifestyle into our parks?

Remember when you were a kid and you spent more time outdoors than anywhere else?

I know I did. I challenge you to get outside and use the parks more than ever before as we finally head into spring and summer here in the FM area. Here are a few of my favorite parks in the Red River Valley: Island Park, Oak Grove Park, Lions Conservancy

Central Park

Park and Woodlawn Park. Now, here are a few ideas of what to do out there: take a walk, go for a run, ride a bike, rollerblade, play your favorite sport, read a book, get on the golf course, have a picnic or, my personal favorite, jump on a swing at the

High Line Park

playground. After all, we are the “City of Parks.”

Email me at amanda@fmspotlight.com.

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DIY

Hanging Garden

By Elizabeth Huwe

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Photos by Caitlin Abrams

Sometimes our spaces become cramped or we just don’t have the time to plant an entire garden. With this modified Pinterest project, you can have your own smaller, hanging garden ready to plant in any space in no time at all without taking up much space.

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Cut the rope in half, making two 25-foot sections. Wrap cut ends in duct tape to prevent unraveling.

step

Tie a looped knot in each length.

TYING THE KNOT

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First, find the center of the rope.

Make a loop about two inches from the center.

Twist the first loop under itself to make a figure-eight.

Bring the top of the loop through the bottom of the figure-eight.

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Pull the top to tighten. Make sure you have a loop below the knot.

step

Take one section of rope and bring the ends through the small loop to form a larger circle. Place the rope circle around the flower pot, and pull to tighten.

Repeat with the other rope. Arrange the knots so they are opposite from each other.

We added the large flower pot at the bottom to act as an anchor. This way, your garden won’t be dumped and destroyed whenever the wind picks up.

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About two feet above the flower pot, tie two knots around a washer. Do one knot with each rope. Repeat at the same height on the other side.

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Pull rope through openings (bottom and handles) in the largest basket. Try to keep the spacing even.

Bring the rope up through the bottom of the basket and wrap around a handle on the side.

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Work the basket down so it sits evenly on the washers.

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Repeat steps four and five about one foot above the first basket.

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Install the screw hooks (or other hardware).

Space them as far apart as the top basket is wide.

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Line the baskets with plastic bags and secure with zip ties. This will keep your dirt in the basket, where it belongs.

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Once all baskets are strung on the rope; double knot a washer at the top of each set of ropes. Hang the washers from the hooks. Adjust the knots as needed to hang evenly.

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When satisfied, wrap duct tape around the knots, leaving the center hole in the washer open.

UNIOUE SENSE OF PLACE Brin Gin g outdoor room s to lif e A Kilbourne Group Residence at 300 Broadway.

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FYI

These instructions are for a patio about eight feet high. Depending on knots and height of your space, these measurements may need to be adjusted.

Steve Larson

Tyrone Leslie

Steve and Tyrone, are the Sales Manager and President of Heritage Homes. They have adapted the mentality of womancentric design for their business. This mindset puts the priority on getting to know the customer on a more personal level.

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Steve and Tyrone give you the breakdown of

The Psychology of Custom Home Building

By Haley Haddock Photography By Caitlin Abrhams

Heritage Homes makes the process of home building easier. With their woman-centric design, they take your needs into consideration when designing and building your home. They do all of this in hopes of saving their customers from a few headaches.

Heritage Homes has a different way of thinking. They start with gaining a deeper understanding of their clients, which usually starts with the females.

In order for Heritage Homes to do this, they have clients take a

personality quiz. This understanding of purchasers has allowed Heritage Homes to provide personalized livability for each and every family and buyer that they work with.

Welcome to the new psychology of home building.

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Want to know your personality?

If you want to know your personality type, go to heritagefargo.com and you can take the test.

After one’s personality type is identified, Heritage Homes believes there are four lenses in which people base their home’s design. These include entertainment, de-stressing, flexibility and storage.

What’s an important design feature to have in your home?

Do you need extra space for hosting parties? Or, what about a custom tiled shower that sprays therapeutic mists for relaxation? Do you need extra storage facilities for all of your kids’ hockey or soccer equipment? All of these features and more can be included in your home.

Storage and entertainment are two of Hertiage Homes’ lenses.

This blueprint is an example of one of Heritage Homes’ designs for a home. Each room is broken into a different lens. According to Heritage Homes, the four lenses are what people are looking for when it comes to a new home.

4'-0"x5'-6" TILE SHOWER

9'-1-1/8" CEILINGS TILE

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10'-1-1/8" CEILINGS CARPET

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MASTER BDRM

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9'-1-1/8" CEILINGS CARPET

9'-1-1/8" COFFER CEILINGS CARPET

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LAMINATE CARPET

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9'-1-1/8" CL 11'-1-1/8" CL

FLOOR DRAIN

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The personalities...

The personality quiz breaks someone up into one of four different categories. The test will tell you if you are either a Claire, Maggie, Margo or Elise. Here are some of the traits of each personality: //////// Claire ////////

• • • • •

Formal Quality is important Detail oriented A planner Status-driven.

//////// Elise ////////

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Practical Sees purchases through the eyes of everyone in her household Risk adverse Likes structure and procedures, predictable.

//////// Maggie ////////

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//////// Margo ////////

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Doesn’t dwell on details Risk taker Doesn’t need approval of others Likes to get to the point Loves innovation.

Casual Too many choices Likes flexibility in everything Carefree/fun-loving Energized by others.

re·pur·pose verb

To adapt for use in a different purpose.

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By Amanda Ahrenholz Photos by Caitlin Abrams and J. Alan Paul Photography

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e all know the latest craze in home decor is taking ordinary objets and turning them into extraordinary pieces. Whether you want to update something you already have, take on a new project or buy a piece that has already been done for you, there’s inspiration to be found with any of these talented locals that specialize in specific types of repurposed furniture.

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RE PURPOSE

CUSTOM CREATONS

ALLISONICOLE’S INTERIOR DESIGN & FLORAL

AllisoNicole's also has items from local artists and they just had their grand re-opening, so be sure to check them out for new items.

WHO SHE IS

Interior designer and owner, Allison Comstock, has a love for repurposing dressers, side tables and nightstands. She also has experience in upholstery.

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WHAT THEY DO AllisoNicole’s is a gorgeous boutique that has plenty of eye candy and a lot to offer. Repurposing is just one of the many things that AllisoNicole’s brings to the area. Three years ago, Allison Comstock opened up her store with the intention of bringing a twist to the modern cafe by having a catering service, clothing, floral shop and home decor for customers.

This opened up the opportunity to repurpose furniture for custom orders and gave new life to old pieces that had personal meaning.

WHAT THEY HAVE There may not be many pieces of repurposed furniture for you to see in the store, but AllisoNicole’s can repurpose any of your items on a custom order. The chair pictured here was an old item that had been in the family and was so damaged that it was about to be thrown away. Comstock fixed it up and brought it back to life. Not only do they do custom repurposing orders, AllisoNicole’s has a fragrance and body care line out of Minneapolis, called Thyme, a full service floral shop and a nice selection of women’s clothing. So, if you have a piece of furniture that you love, but don’t have time to “bring it back to life,” let AllisoNicole’s help you out.

Comstock’S DIY ESSENTIALS

STENCILS

Using sandpaper can give an old piece a fresh start.

Q TIPS

Having a few Q Tips handy will help you get in those small places that you can't reach.

GEL STAIN

There is less mess with gel stains compared to normal stains.

Using stencils will give a piece a new twist.

SPRAY PAINT

Spray paint can usually get into places that brushes can't and goes on easily.

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IT'S ALWAYS BEEN A LOVE OF MINE...

BRINGING THINGS BACK TO LIFE.

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SANDPAPER

4571 WASHINGTON ST. S, SUITE A, GRAND FORKS allisonicoles.com

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INDUSTRIAL CHIC

REDOUX

Annie Poitra does custom-order painted deer mounts, similar to the beautiful one hanging in ReDOUX.

WHO SHE IS

Owner and creator, Annie Poitra, has a passion for creating custom furniture out of rustic or industrial pieces from things you can find just about anywhere.

“It has always been my passion and hobby... it’s kind of my artistic outlet... I always heard that old saying, ‘Find something that you love to do,’” and she did just that. Although she is the sole designer, reclaimer and shopkeeper, she gets lots of help from her husband and eight children.

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WHAT THEY DO ReDOUX’s doors have been open since November 2012. Since then, ReDOUX has been putting out creative, one-of-a-kind conversation pieces. Their goal is to provide reasonable and affordable reclaimed, rustic and industrial furniture and home decor for anyone who walks through the doors. ReDOUX started with a booth in the antique mall in Detroit Lakes and proved to be a success, so owner Annie Poitra moved and opened shop in Fargo.

WHAT THEY HAVE ReDOUX has everything from tables, hardware, metal and wood to restoration pieces and unique home décor. They hope that when customers visit, they can relive good times, “I love people being able to walk into the store and it brings up nostalgic memories.” Everything in ReDOUX, repurposed or not, comes from places throughout Minnesota and North Dakota.

Poitra’S DIY ESSENTIALS CHALK PAINT

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ONE OF MY FAVORITES IS FINDING FUN THINGS THAT WEREN’T INTENDED TO BE A COFFEE TABLE AND CREATING ONE.

Redoux uses Chalk Paint decorative paint by Annie Sloan and says it cuts down on painting time.

METALLIC PAINT

Poitra says that updating old hardware by adding a coat of metallic paint does the trick.

SANDPAPER

Either a palm sander or sandpaper can help clean up a piece and remove any dirt from being outside.

SCRAPER

Poitra says a scraper is essential to distressing a reclaimed item.

WATER-BASED SEALER

Use a water-based sealer to add shine and keep the look of rust without making a mess.

5 8TH ST. S, FARGO facebook.com/redouxfargo.

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RE PURPOSE

INSPIRATION CENTRAL

THE STUDIO

Don't forget to stop in The Studio on May 16, 17 and 18 for their next sale and birthday celebration!

WHO SHE IS

Leanne Sucrow is the owner of The Studio. She is an interior designer and also creates one of a kind pieces that are available at The Studio, under The Green Room name. "I go into something thinking that it will evolve... if you have passion and are willing to evolve, that just makes you more successful because you are more open minded and an out of the box thinker."

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WHAT THEY DO The Studio is celebrating their first year in business. This fun, cozy and eclectic place is a great place to find furniture, home decor and much more. When owner, Leanne Sucrow, was looking for a place to open shop, she needed a few things, "a studio space to work as well as a place that, every once in a while, we could open up shop." They have over a dozen vendors, one of which includes Sucrow's own, The Green Room, which contributes to this shop's unique style. Some describe The Studio as "walking into Pinterest."

WHAT THEY HAVE Being unique and eclectic, The Studio offers many different types of items. They have coffee tables, end tables, pillows, fabric, chairs, nightstands, lamps and much more to catch anyone's eye. During sales, The Studio has many different vendors, located in their "Vendor Market" within the shop. The Studio offers an array of vendors so that "those who do well in other areas can bring their talents to the table." This is the place to go if you are either looking for pieces to experiment with a doit-yourself project, find some inspiration for an upcoming project or just want to pick up something that has already been redone. The Studio is always looking for new talents to add to their roster.

ESSENTIALS

GOOD PAINTBRUSH

Whether it is a foam or bristle brush, Sucrow says to make sure it is good quality.

GLUE

Always have some Gorilla or wood glue on hand when repurposing.

FABRIC

Sucrow says finding the right fabric is essential to the overall look and texture.

POWER TOOLS

Use drills and jigsaws to create new things out of old pieces.

QUALITY PAINT

Sucrow uses good paints like Benjamin Moore and Rustoleum to give pieces new life.

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WE WANT THAT EXCITEMENT. WE WANT TO BE CREATIVE. WE WANT TO GET PEOPLE'S MINDS GOING... I LIKE TO BE AN INSPIRATION.

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Sucrow’S DIY

11 8TH ST. S, SUITE #3, FARGO facebook.com/studiofargo or facebook.com/withinthegreenroom

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The Teachers

ECO CHIC

Katie Murry, Ethan Grefsrud and owner, Maria Bosak in front of their popular paint, Chalk Paint decorative paint by Annie Sloan.

WHO THEY ARE

Owner, Maria Bosak, has a true passion for repurposing furniture and it shows in all the pieces in the store. The original idea for the store was brought on by this idea of everything being eco-friendly and soon evolved into a one-stop-shop for your repurposing needs.

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OutdOOr Living... at its best

7 01. 237. 6994 5 508 53rd Ave S, Fargo n aturale nviro nm e nts l a nd s c a ping. co m

WHAT THEY DO When Eco Chic Boutique opened two and a half years ago, their goal was to provide customers with eco-friendly choices. "Whether it was organic cotton, chemical free skincare that's locally made, it all fit into the eco-friendly model somehow," said owner, Maria Bosak. Not long after the store started, they were looking for another way to bring people in. That was when a friend mentioned finding older items to fix up and sell. "We had bought fixtures for the store: a dining room table and a hutch. We fixed them up, just to use as display pieces, and people would say, 'Is that for sale?' So we put prices on the few pieces we had and they sold, and then a few more and they sold, the furniture quickly became our top seller."

WHAT THEY HAVE

Eco Chic Boutique's main staple is their unique furniture, which is given new life by the very people who work there. This is the place to go if you are just starting your repurposing journey. Eco Chic has everything from brushes to paint, to stencils and fabric. All five of the employees at the store, including Katie Murry and Ethan Grefsrud, do repurposing so they are able to answer any questions you may have.

Bosak’s DIY ESSENTIALS Screwdriver

You will need to remove hardware, so a screwdriver will be essential.

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...to help you create a home you love without spending a lot of money.

Paintbrush

A good quality paintbrush can make a big difference.

Sandpaper Blocks

Sandpaper will be helpful when you want to make something look distressed.

Chalk Paint

Eco Chic uses Chalk Paint decorative paint by Annie Sloan, which you can apply without priming or sanding.

Apron

Bosak says to get an apron to keep your clothes clean while working.

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Repurpose guide You may be wondering, “where do I find things to repurpose?” Well, that’s where we come in. Here is a compilation of places where you can either find something to repurpose or have it done for you.

By Amanda Ahrenholz Photos by Caitlin Abrams

AllisoNicole’s Interior Design and Floral

help your community.

3651 S. Washington St, Grand Forks goodwill.org

This quaint boutique has everything from repurposed items and home products to clothing and a full service floral shop.

4571 S. Washington St. Suite A, Grand Forks allisonicoles.com

Heirlooms

Heirlooms sells antique and vintage furniture and the profits go to the Hospice program. Check them out for some repurposing treasures!

3120 25th St. S, Fargo hrrv.org/heirlooms

The Arc Attic Treasures

The Arc has new treasures arriving daily. Check them out for antiques and home decor to repurpose.

3201 43rd St. S, Fargo 255 N. University Dr, Fargo arccassnd.com/ thearcattictreasures.html

Dakota Boys & Girls Ranch Another Chance Thrift Store

The Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch is dedicated to helping at-risk children and their families. Their thrift stores help with that goal. They have many locations with products at great prices!

1001 4th Ave. N, Fargo 1601 32nd Ave. S, Fargo 1500 Center Ave. W./Hwy 10, Dilworth 2017 Demers Ave, Grand Forks dakotaranch.org/thrift

Eco Chic Boutique

Eco Chic Boutique’s products range from repurposed to eco-friendly and they have a lot of local items. They will even teach you how to paint and repurpose yourself!

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Hennessy’s Home Furnishings Staging and Design

Family Life Thrift Store

Benefiting The Perry Center and Family Life Services, Family Life Thrift Store always has a steady stream of new arrivals at low prices!

1000 45th St. S, Fargo facebook.com/familylifethriftstore

Go Green By-Design

Here you will find an eclectic mix of used trade in furniture from their sister store, Furniture for Less. Ask for Sandy, their resident expert, if you need help with ideas or repurposing your great find.

Open Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

1700 W Main Ave, West Fargo furnitureforlessfargo.com

Goodwill

Goodwill works to enhance quality of life by strengthening communities. Stop in the store to purchase a few items and

This unique store has everything from antiques and consignment, to new and repurposed items!

2875 32nd Ave. S, Grand Forks Search Hennessy’s Home Furnishings Staging and Design on Facebook.

In With The Old

Head out to the lakes area for some great finds in refurbished furniture as well as an array of interesting knick knacks and glassware.

124 E Main St, Perham MN

Jazzy and Mumbo’s Animal Aid Thrift Store

Jazzy and Mumbo’s has a special goal: raise funds to help owners care for their critter when the unexpected happens. The volunteer-run store has clothing, kitchen gadgets, home decor and more.

123 Center Ave. E, Dilworth MN

Moorhead Liquidation

Check out their store or shop online at their affiliate, K-Bid.com. They are your one stop shop for buying and selling. Plus you can find plenty of overstock products and building materials that are next to new!

Ready to sell? Try this great and safe alternative to Craig’s List which directs interested buyers to their warehouse, not your home.

2610 20th Ave. S, Moorhead facebook.com/moorheadliquidation

Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard

Score some funky junk with a great selection including furnishings, decor, old windows, jars and lighting.

408 Dakota Ave, Wahpeton facebook.com/pages/MotherHubbards-Cupboard

New Life Center

Check out the basement of one of the Valley’s largest thrift stores.

You’ll find many items here to be repurposed.

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Plain and Fancy Antique Mall

You can find tons of antique home decor at Plain and Fancy. Swing over there and help these classic pieces find a new home.

820 S. Washington St., Grand Forks Search Plain and Fancy Antique Mall on Facebook.

ReDOUX

Don’t let the small storefront of Redoux fool you, this place is big on artfully crafted, industrial, rustic and one-of-a-kind repurposed items.

5 8th St. S, Fargo facebook.com/redouxfargo

Repeat Boutique

Red River Human Services Foundation benefits from the sales of donated gently used and new merchandise at Repeat Boutique.

They have everything from clothing to home and furniture items.

2551 45th St. S #147, Fargo repeatboutiquefargo.com

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Designing, Installing and Maintaining Native Landscapes Shoreline Restorations and Raingarden Experts Local Ecotype Plants, Seed and Seed Mixes Hawley, MN 218-498-0260 800-837-5986

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ReStore

Have a home improvement or Pinterest project? Habitat ReStore has doors, tile, paint, flooring, windows, cabinets, light fixtures... the list could go on forever.

This is a great place to find what you’re looking for at a fraction of the cost and help Habitat for Humanity.

210 N. 11th St, Moorhead lakeagassizhabitat.org/restore

Revolver

Although they specialize in Vintage clothing, Revolver also has rare vintage home items and artwork from local vendors and estate sales. Check them out to find your own vintage piece.

627 1st Ave N, Fargo Search Revolver on Facebook.

Savers

Savers has just about anything when it comes to second-hand items. You might be surprised what you’ll find.

1623 38th St. SW, Fargo savers.com

Second Time Around Thrift Store

Proceeds from the store directly benefit Heartland Industries, which helps the disabled become more involved in the

community.

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The Studio

Love the look of Repurposed but don’t love the work? The Studio offers already finished repurposed items from various local designers as well as unique pieces that need a little TLC. Check their facebook page to find out when they open next.

11 8th St. S, Fargo facebook.com/studiofargo

True Colors

This chic boutique focuses mainly on high end clothing for women, but they also have small furniture items. Stop in to see what they have.

6 S. 3rd St, Grand Forks truecolorsconsignment.com

Unique Antiques

Stumble upon some great finds in this antique haven, some you may not even want to take a paint brush to!

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Everything Under

One Roof In Grand Forks lies a very unique and eclectic store, Hennessy’s Home Furnishings Staging and Design. Hennessy’s has just about anything you could ever want for your home. It is a consignment shop, thrift store, interior design store, estate and auction all in one.

We guarantee you won’t find another place like this anywhere else.

The brains behind this hands-on operation come from Tamara Hennessy. She is a real estate agent, home stager, interior decorator, repurposer and, definitely an “entrepreneur at heart.”

“I want to carry things here that you otherwise wouldn’t find”

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Repurposing

UNIQUE? You can see that Hennessy’s Home has just about everything.

Hennessy’s Home has a ton of home décor from local vendors as well as pieces that Hennessy herself has created. For her, “Repurposing was inspired over the years… I’m a farm girl at heart… “ She searches tree lines, barns, cabins and old houses to find things to bring back to life. Often, she finds things in the Art District in Northeast Minneapolis and South St. Paul, MN.

Pre-Owned Items The pre-owned items in Hennessy’s Home are mostly consignment items. The longer the item is in the store, the more motivated the seller becomes. This is when you can find lots of deals on everything from antique cameras to furniture.

She also gets a lot of items from estate sales and auctions.

for the men This is a view of the man cave at Hennessy’s Home.

Interior Design When you walk into Hennessy’s Home, you will see many varying paint colors on the walls as well as different fabrics and ceiling tiles. They offer a unique interior design service where they do everything from paint to re-doing your kitchen cabinets. “Most people see furniture distressed, but you can take it much farther than that, like distressing kitchen cabinets, or everyday things. It adds a lot, I go beyond finishing a piece…” She also stages kitchens, living rooms and just about anything you can think of.

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checking out Here, at the front desk, there are ceiling tiles on display to showcase their versatility in interior design.

A Rustic Exit This door is one of Hennessy's favorite pieces in her store.

WANT MORE? Find them on Facebook by searching Hennessy's Home Furnishings Staging & Design.

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We all have a vision for our home, but sometimes we need the view from someone elses’ eyes.

That’s where we come in. We find houses, just like yours, around the Red River Valley for our expert team of contributing designers to assist you in bringing out your home’s true potential.

The designers

Jessica Thoreson

Allison Comstock Comstock graduated in 2008 from the Art Institute out of Pittsburgh, PA with a degree in Interior Design. She currently owns and runs AllisoNicole’s in Grand Forks and also works on custom design of new construction.

She previously worked at Grand Forks Glass & Paint as an interior designer. For more information or to contact Allison, go to allisonicoles.com.

Thoreson graduated in 2012 from NDSU with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design and a minor in Business. She currently works at Floor to Ceiling Carpet One in Fargo developing technical drawings, pricing and visual presentation for her own clients and area builders as well as other design staff. For more information or to contact Jessica, go to floortoceilingcarpetone.com.

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The Home Jessica This house has some great elements to work with; I think it just needs some warmth and color! I would start by painting the walls a nice neutral color. You could also think about painting the ceiling as well to warm up the space. Don’t be afraid of painting a darker color because you have a large amount of light pouring in.

Anchor the living and dining rooms with a large area rug that has a unique design and color. Select something that pops off of the beautiful wood floors for contrast. All of those windows are gorgeous and a nice way to dress them up is with window drapery. Think about selecting window coverings with texture to add dimension to the space.

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Switching out the clear pendants above the island and sink is an easy way to put your own style in the space. It should be something with more of an impact and catches your eye; maybe more architectural or with color. I would also switch out the ceiling fan for an accent light fixture; unless you have an attachment with the fan!

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Allison My first suggestion is to keep everything flowing together. We want to make them pop, feel warm and homey. I would start by picking out an inspiration piece. Your inspiration piece could be a rug or picture, whatever grabs your attention and has color tones you like. The inspiration piece I am going to pick is the two rugs located in the kitchen. They have a lot of beautiful colors and a great pattern to work with.

For paint color, I would pick a green color off of the rug. You can paint all the areas the same green if you like. I would suggest painting the fireplace wall, the wall next to the fireplace with windows and the dining area, two shades darker green and leaving the one wall in the family room, kitchen, hallway and entryway a lighter green.

Now let’s focus on window treatments, I would suggest a mediumlight tone faux wood blind. Next, to add a pop to your window and to pull everything together I would put an orange panel on the side of your windows. You can do a solid panel or nice flowing sheer.

Playing off of your inspiration piece, I would do printed and solid pillows in the same color tones as your rugs. Add a throw blanket to soften the couch, a couple of end tables with some lamps and don’t forget to add candles, vases, flowers (real or faux,) maybe a couple more pictures, a mirror, fresh fruit in a bowl in the kitchen and you now have a beautiful place called home!

The Condo Jessica Wow! Those high ceilings are gorgeous! This home has amazing architecture and has some great features to work off of. I would start by placing the television on the wall where the sofa is currently located on a nice console or mounted on the wall for a cleaner look. Place a large area rug centered in the room and anchor a sofa and a couple side chairs around this. A sectional sofa would also work nicely in the space and provide a good amount of seating. Select furniture that has more height because of the volume in the space.

It is all about drawing the eye upward! Floor to ceiling drapery would highlight the volume in the space and also would help soften the space. If you want more options for light control and privacy, consider window treatments as well. Another option is to switch out the pendants in the living room for accent light fixtures that would act as a focal point and would pull your eye upwards toward the beautiful architecture in the space.

To have your own home critiqued by our team of experts, email info@fmspotlight.com. You provide the rooms, we will get the pics and our contributing experts will dish out the advice.

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Allison This is an awesome space that is very open and has lots of wonderful light! My first suggestion is to add color! Let’s add a large area rug. Put pillows on the couch, a few more art pieces on the wall, two end tables, a coffee table or ottoman, lamps, a floor lamp and panel window treatments you can slide open and close. I would place a TV where the couch is located now on an entertainment center with lower storage.

We are going to talk about furniture placement.

I would place the couch where the two existing chairs are, next place the chairs facing the other windows. By doing this you are still open for entertaining but it gives the living room a close and more personal feel. My next suggestion is if you feel like you need more seating, find a small chaise. I would position this by the left hand side of the remaining windows. This setting will be very functional but also cozy.

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These fun aprons with delicate ruffles are perfect to protect your clothes while baking cookies.

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These adorable fish inspired dishes will give your kitchen a lake house feel.

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g A T guess the price

Great homes can be found in Fargo, and all over the rest of the Red River Valley. Whether you’re looking for a sleek modern retreat, or a historic home full of character, there is something for everyone. Take a glance at these properties and try to guess their listed price.

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61 Prairiewood Dr. S, Fargo SQ FT: 2,133 Agency: Prudential Premier Real Estate Realtor: Pam Hanson

This custom home is perfect for anyone who wants a quirky, yet elegant place to call their own.

Four bedrooms, three bathrooms and an arched ceiling create the feeling of endless space. The fourseason sunroom with a wet bar is the perfect after-work refuge.

Zebrawood cabinets, slate floors, large windows and copper roof: the attention to detail makes this home even more irresistible.

What is the sticker price on a stylish home like this?

A. $399,000 C. $385,000

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B. $679,990 D. $811,750

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Big family? No problem.

This Grand Forks home has seven bedrooms and four bathrooms, including a heavenly master suite with a double shower and Jacuzzi. There are even two laundry rooms, one upstairs and one in the basement. An attached, heated three-car garage also has plenty of room to store your toys.

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Does big this big family home have a big price tag?

B. $1,100,990 D. $499,900

House 1 Answer: $399,000

House 2 Answer: $499,900

A. $587490 , C. $600,000

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1513 8th St. S, Fargo SQ FT: 5,520 Agency: Park Co. Realtors Realtor: Jan Christensen

Although this home was built in 1931, it is far from being “depressing.”

This home, updated in 1996, features the original, Depressionera lighting and wood work. French doors and a stained glass window make the sun porch a bright delight. The outdoor swimming pool may have been the first built in Fargo. Modern features include a gourmet kitchen and appliances.

This historic home is a treasure, but will you need the family fortune to make it yours?

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A. $829,900 C. $589,000

You be the judge...

Article by Elizabeth Huwe Photos by Caitlin Abrams

Although it may be cold outside most of the year, the new addition to the Cass County Courthouse is a warm breath of fresh air. Don’t take our word for it, look for yourself and see if our conviction does it justice.

By the numbers...

• $16 million – Final cost of the addition project.

• 70,000 square feet – Added to the courthouse, including a secure parking garage.

• 400 people – County employees who work in the courthouse.

• 600 square feet – The smallest courtroom in the original building.

• About 2,000 square feet – The size of each of the three new courtrooms.

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“It’s nice not to have to risk your life walking across 10th St. anymore”

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ollywood seems to think all courthouses look dark, cold and, generally, unpleasant.

Obviously, they haven’t seen Cass County Courthouse’s new expansion. Chances are, you also haven’t seen it… yet.

Steve Skoblik, project architect from Foss Architecture and Interiors.

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The new addition created three more courtrooms: one on the second floor and two on the third. The “wood” ceiling is actually made up of lay-in, micro-perf metal panels with a woodgrain pattern. These panels were used in the courtrooms, as well as the public areas to improve the acoustics. Fabric wall panels were also installed in the courtrooms to reduce echoes. Screens were installed along the walls so everyone can see the documents and videos being shown to the judge.

there is a network of hallways hidden behind these walls?

Before, inmates were brought into the courtrooms through the public hallways, creating a potential security threat. Now, with the new hallway system, there is no longer a cross-over with the public.

Steve Skoblik, project architect from Foss Architecture and Interiors, said it was an extra challenge to ensure the new branch would maintain a cohesive look with the rest of the courthouse. This is the third wing to be connected to the original building, which was finished in 1906.

“I also wanted to use the windows to bring a lot of natural light into the public areas of the courthouse. That was something I really strived to get.”

“We kept the same roof-line as the rest of the complex,” said Skoblik. They also decided to use windows and bannisters which complimented the flow of the main courthouse. Take a look around the west addition and get to know this beautiful courthouse.

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“It’s nice not to have to risk your life walking across 10th St. anymore, especially in the winter,” said Heather Worden, an administrative assistant at the courthouse. “Some of us have started walking on our lunch breaks now that there is more space. Through the halls, across the walkway, and around. Just to get a little exercise.”

The walkway over 10th St., which connects the courthouse to the annex building, was another key piece of the addition project. Now, it is much easier for the public and county employees to go between the two structures.

The addition was built where the old sheriff’s residence and jail used to be. Preserving the whole building didn’t work, so some materials were reclaimed and incorporated into the new construction.

Blocks of brown sandstone were taken from the exteriors of the jail and sheriff’s residence. They were then used to create the fence pillars around the staff parking lot.

The Cass County Courthouse is located at 211 9th St. S, Fargo.

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Homesteading

City Basil

By Katie Beyer

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Photos by Caitlin Abrams

Homesteading in the City is a movement focused on reducing consumption and promoting more self-reliance in urban settings.

Some components of this would be organic gardening, canning homegrown crops, drying homegrown herbs, creating your own compost for fertilizer from kitchen and yard waste and utilizing nutrient-rich rainwater instead of city water to hydrate your crops and other plants.

Maximizing the usability of small spaces through container and perimeter gardening are great ways to increase the amount of crops produced when space is limited.

Decreasing reliance on resources and becoming more selfsustaining through acts like recycling and re-purposing, using alternative energy sources and embracing simplistic living are also ideals of Homesteading in the City.

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• Food preservation includes things like freezing, dehydrating and canning your homegrown goods. You will be thankful in the months to come when you’re enjoying your bounty in the form of sauces, pickles, jellies and dried culinary herbs. This is a great lesson in self-reliance as well as a fun activity that can be shared with friends and family (plus, there are extra hands to help clean up the mess!)

• Herbs are simple to grow and dry.

• Sage, thyme, dill, bay leaves, oregano, rosemary and marjoram have very little moisture. Using the air-drying method works best on these varieties. Simply use a sharp knife to cut the herbs, remove dried or dead leaves, remove the lower layer of leaves, rinse and dry the bunch, tie herbs together at the base and store to dry in a roomy paper bag; be sure to puncture a few holes in the bag to let it breathe.

• Basil, mint and tarragon are high moisture herbs and are best dehydrated using a food dehydrator or cool oven (leave oven empty at around 150 degrees for 15 - 20 minutes, then turn oven off and place herbs on a cooking sheet to dry as the oven cools completely.)

2. Rainwater

• Harvesting rainwater to hydrate your indoor and outdoor plants is an excellent way to provide extra nutrients. Rainwater is jam-packed with all the good stuff your plants are craving. Reducing reliance on city water resources is also an added bonus.

• This can be as simple as setting out a five gallon bucket on your deck or other outdoor space. When it’s time to water, simply fill your watering can from the bucket!

• Composting kitchen waste is one of the easiest things you can do to turn your garbage into a free soil amender.

• Create alternating layers of dried leaves, saw dust, etc. and vegetable based scraps (no dairy, meat or bones.) Your compost bin should fill in about four months, depending on your habits.

3.) Composting

Rain Collection Bucket

• Metal garbage cans work well, plus they won’t rust, just remember it needs a lid.

• Simply create 25 - 30 drain holes around the bottom sides and bottom of the can, around 1/4 inch.

• Identify the corner of your yard with the best drainage. This will be a prime spot to create a hole around 14 inches deep to plant the can in. Compact the soil around your new compost bin and start throwing the good garbage in!

• To harvest, scoop the composted material from the bottom of the can, leaving any unfinished material in the can. If the mixture is too wet, mix with soil before utilizing.

• Use your nutrient-rich compost as an amender or to top-dress your flowerbeds. Share the wealth with friends; a little goes a long way!

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“FORTUNE FAVOURS MY LIFE” Get to know the woman in the jacket.

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tevie Famulari is an environmental artist and professor whose focus is set on landscape architecture, food arts and fashion. A native New Yorker, she is still full of style and spunk, Famulari knew what she needed to do to push her latest fashion creation to the limit, as is evident with her new fashion line, “Fortune Favours.”

We spent a little time with Famulari to see what "Fortune Favours" is all about.

Photos by J. Alan Paul PHOTOGRAPHY Article BY AMANDA AHRENHOLZ

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“I didn’t realize how much it (the line) showed life and time until after the fact. It was not started to actually show life and time that was only a hindsight thing…”

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amulari is not your average designer and artist, she sees design in a different way, “I think that my design is about creating space for experiences to happen. Whether that space is ephemeral like a snow sculpture, permanent like a wetland, temporary like a food piece or the space of a human person, like when you put on your favorite pair of sweatpants that you lounge in and just feel relaxed. Clothes create a space for you, even if it's an emotional space. To me they aren’t different in design. Design is about creating spaces... It's about creating a space for you to experience something.”

After some unexpected life events within the last year, Famulari needed a hug, not a physical one, but one that she could relive over and over again. When she stumbled upon a great piece of leather that she fell in love with, she decided to make a motorcycle jacket that would do just that, provide her with a hug. Her friend Jetbd's body was painted and then he hugged the jacket, leaving hugs in paint behind.

"Whenever I wore this I would be embraced in the hug from a really good friend, to be embraced in his hug, to have the armor from the elements and to have the warm sweatshirt from your favorite, favorite sweatshirt.”

She could think of nobody better to help her with this project than her good friend, nicknamed Jetbd. (And no, we did not spell that wrong.) After creating the first piece, an unexpected series formed. “I actually had no intention of doing a series… I wanted to create something that would protect me from the elements, protect me from life."

From this, Famulari has created a new fashion line, purely based off of the idea of human connections. Each piece is handmade from leather and then painted in a way that reflects either a person's view or a relationship with that person.

LOOKING AT THE LINE She had several close friends help her make this line a reality by painting each piece. We sat down with her to talk about the process and get the inside scoop on the pieces in her latest fashion creation.

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Although the 12 pieces of Fortune Favours belong to Famulari, you can have your very own made by placing an order and engaging in a conversation with this creative and daring artist. For more information, visit steviefamulari.net.

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Spooning with Jetbd This long leather coat is lined with blue silk, and adorned with spikes to showcase Famulari's personality. It was painted

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Time With Amy A leather hoodie was painted by her masseuse, Amy Waswick, who physically massaged it with her calming hands. It displays how she sees other’s energy.

Borrowing Jetbd’s Arms This bold, brightly colored, violet women's bustier showcases how Jetbd has lent his arms to her in times of need.

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With Ease And Grace Cindy Unfiltering A stunning, long, red leather and gold silk lined coat was painted by Cindy Schwab, a healer, that expresses how she sees people’s energy. ”… this is by a Reiki master, this is how she sees people, not the red, but that’s how she sees people's energy, that they glow.” A Reiki master is someone who practices techniques for stress reduction and relaxation by "laying on hands."

This leather dress tells a timeline of Famulari’s life in the eyes of Amy Waswick, her masseuse. It shows how Famulari has changed through the time Waswick has known her. “A dress had to happen because I don’t have a leather dress... She has known me for a while... That’s a timeline of a transformation of who I was when she first met me which was broken, faded, nice, but very faded up through a rich, deep, solid timeline. That’s how she’s seen my life and my future in the time she’s known me."

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Dialogues With Steve

An acupuncturist, Steve Spader, painted this open-back leather shirt.

He was focused on what happens when universal energy meets human energy. “The acupuncturist, this is the way he sees energy, he believes that there is white light in a universal kind of way and when it hits a human body it turns into colors.”

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The Souls of Friends Overlighting Working with master numerologist, Wes Hamilton, someone who connects to the energy of numbers and reads energy through them, this men's shirt displays how he sees energies. "The energy rises from the earth upward, and energy comes from above downward--both meeting at the heart. From the heart the energy radiates outward, like wings, and spreads down the arms to others."

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This men’s fur lined coat represents one of Famulari’s favorite couples, Jeff Wakowski and Jeff Wyant. The painting on this coat is an enveloped hug, one from the front, one from the back.“...this is a man’s coat, lined with fur, awesomely warm. This is a couple, a couple who’s my favorite couple, Jeff and Jeff, they’ve been together 28 years and they are one of my favorite examples of how couples do couplehood well. They smile, they respect each other, they laugh… they are awesomely great people and after 28 years they are still awesome together.”

Stronger As I Open An example of a dialogue with a friend, Keith Huff, and his realization about death and people, this comfy hoodie is a dedication to his grandfather. “... he was talking about his grandfather and had a moment of realization...I said that he got to choose a body gesture.

It was the first and only one I was painted for so I got painted and hugged him in a very specific way when he realized how much his grandfather meant to him…this was a dedication to his grandfather.”

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Unnamed This piece is the closing of the Fortune Favours series. It is all of the pieces left over from every other piece, stitched together and is left virtually unpainted.

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“The 12th is the scraps of every other piece, with 13 spikes, which unsnap to a slit, there are 13 scars…which I don’t think scars are bad they just show your past. It's not painted except on the inside where there is a gold streak and it came through to the back, not intentionally but when you wear it you have no idea of it. And I figure all the light comes from within rather than being on the outside, I know I have that life within me, and I don’t need to show it, but I choose to show it."

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Do you remember the three R’s of conservation? Reduce. Reuse.

Recycle. In Moorhead, there is a fourth R worth remembering: ReStore.

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oorhead’s ReStore opened in 2006. In that time, Rich said, the ReStore has kept more than four million pounds of cabinets, appliances, windows, paint, flooring, and more from being trashed or dumped.

busy and distressing for the staff and volunteers. “We see such nice things go on the curb and into the garbage,” said Johnson. “You think it’s junk? We’ll take that junk. We want that junk. That ‘junk’ is our treasure.”

ReStore has three goals. First, raise funds to support Habitat’s programs in the area. Second, keep usable materials out of landfills to reduce waste. Third, provide quality secondhand options for homeowners and do-it-yourselfers; reducing the need to buy new.

Donations can be brought directly to ReStore, or you can schedule a free pick up. “Our favorite thing is when neighborhoods get together and schedule a pick up,” Rich said. “It’s a great feeling to see the truck fill up with donations and know they will be reused.”

This time of year, with home improvement projects in full swing, is the perfect time to think about the ReStore.

Cleanup Week for the FargoMoorhead area is May 6 through 10.

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Getting new cabinets or doing some other remodeling? Call the ReStore and get their team of deconstruction volunteers to come help you out. “Our deconstruction isn’t like what you see on TV. We don’t just smash it up. We’re going to keep things clean for you,” said Rich. Need even more incentive? Donations are also eligible for tax deductions.

Find the ReStore at 210 11th St N, Moorhead or online at lakeagassizhabitat. org/restore. You can find project ideas on their Pinterest boards at pinterest.com/ restorelahfh.

time to upcycle...

Volunteers at the ReStore have

begun to refinish beat-up vanities and other wooden pieces to mak e them more modern and useful.

This sleek vanity, minus the sink and faucet, was upcycled with materials from the ReStore. The makeover only cost $15.

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what it costs to live

By Nick Proulx and

FARGO, ND Population: 107,349 Median House Price: $147,400 Median Household Income: $38,212 Common Household Expenses:

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Ground Beef ..........$3.20 Pizza ......................$8 Beer .......................$8.69 Milk ......................$3.14 Apartment Rent ....$670 Electric Bill ...........$58.33 Gas Per Gallon ......$3.52 Movie ....................$8.75

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Price differences between Fargo and New York City

Groceries .............. 41%

Housing ................ 407% Utilities .................. 44% Transportation .... 34%

Healthcare ............ 48%

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ired of this cattle town? Want to live somewhere impressive every day of the week? New York comes to mind, the city that never sleeps. But before you take those vagabond shoes and stray through the very heart of it, take a look here at what it’s going to cost you. We went to areavibes.com to find out.

1,431 miles

NEW YORK, NY Population: 8,244,910

Common Household Expenses:

Median House Price:

$514,900

Median Household Income:

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Ground Beef ..........$4.12 Pizza ......................$10.99 Beer ......................$11.56 Milk ......................$2.37 Apartment Rent ....$3,500 Electric Bill ...........$104 Gas Per Gallon ......$4.06 Movie ...................$13.25

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