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atural landscapes: Protect 24 Nshorelines and attract wildlife inding the right real 10 Festate agent 14 Secrets of home staging let them bug you: Prepare 16 Dforon’tspring and summer pests 18 Growing culinary herbs 22 Small space gardening ideas 24 Restoring an hold home to its original charm

on’t flush your money away: 26 DReplace inefficient toilets 29 Building & Remodeling Directory 2

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NATURAL

Landscapes s arden are g n i Ra lants to p e v ati y and n ealing wa and p an ap shorelines fe. ct prote act wildli attr

Rain gardens help protect water quality in a natural way, utilizing native plants to soak up rainwater and prevent run-off.

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The Lodge in Detroit Lakes features 5,700-square-feet of rain gardens, which contain several thousand native plants.

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early 20 years ago, the Nongame Wildlife Program of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources identified natural lakeshore habitat as the second most endangered natural habitat in Minnesota, after native prairies.

As year-round lake populations increased, the native plants of natural shoreline were being replaced with extensive bluegrass lawns and riprap along the water’s edge. A residential lawn provides little wildlife habitat.

The shallow roots of Kentucky bluegrass don’t stabilize the soil, and a lawn demands fertilizing and mowing.

A community of native plants, on the other hand, provides better wildlife habitat, protects and builds soil, and filters polluted runoff through the soil.

To help people better understand the value of a diverse natural lakeshore, the Nongame Wildlife Program produced a book in 1997 called, “Lakescaping for Wildlife and Water Quality. Coauthored by Carrol Henderson, Fred Rozumalski and Carolyn Dindorf, the goal of the book was to create a new

vision of the ‘perfect lakeshore lot’ that included a shoreline buffer zone of native plants.

The book shows how to plan and plant a diverse natural lakeshore landscape and features information on how to restore wildlife habitat, wildflowers and clear water – in other words, how to preserve or restore the natural beauty that made lakeshore living attractive in the first place.

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Native plants bring the added benefit of attracting butterflies, birds and mammals.

Sally Hausken has been doing natural landscaping since 1974, when she purchased her property near Detroit Lakes.

“I haven’t mowed since,” she said in a recent interview.

For nearly 40 years, she has encouraged the growth of native plants. As a result, wildlife in the area has flourished.

At first, Hausken didn’t have a lot of time for research, so she learned by doing. She advises anyone interested in restoring their shoreline to begin with the Minnesota DNR website.

The site, available at www.dnr.state. mn.us/restoreyourshore/pg/index.html, contains practical features designed to support shoreline restoration projects as well as a Native Plant Encyclopedia, which provides in-depth information and photos for hundreds of native plants recommended for shoreland settings.

In addition to the DNR, there are also many Masters Gardeners in the East Otter Tail County area to talk to.

“The homeowner still has to do a lot of the work,” said Hausken.

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native plants is to visit the Sucker Creek Preserve in Detroit Lakes, where visitors of all ages are offered a self-guided environmental learning experience. The topography includes swamps, a designated trout stream, woods and prairie.

Originally consisting of 64 acres, the preserve is expanding to 117 acres to include Upstream Sucker Creek.

Hausken organized the effort to protect this land. Its purpose is to restore, preserve and maintain the native biodiversity of Sucker Creek Preserve for the education and enjoyment of all visitors, today and for future generations.

The water quality of area lakes is of great importance, and rain gardens are a natural way to help protect them. Rain gardens are landscaped areas planted with native plants that soak up rainwater so that water slowly infiltrates into the ground rather than contributing to a run-off problem.

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s A lakescaping project site at Sugar Lake, near Grand Rapids, Minn. t Information posted at Sucker Creek Preserve explains how rain gardens work. The preserve offers visitors a self-guided environmental learning experience.

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Information posted at Sucker Creek Preserve explains how rain gardens work. The preserve offers visitors a self-guided environmental learning experience.

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5,700-square-feet and contain several thousand native plants.

The park by the Pavilion on Detroit Lake features a rain garden with interpretive signage that helps to explain why native plants are so important.

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has dozens or even hundreds of different plant species, and an equally large number of animal species, including butterflies, birds, mammals, and even fish (in the case of an aquatic community). Native plant communities serve as buffer zones, the key element in natural shoreline management. âœ˝

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Picking a real estate agent is one of the most important things you can do when buying a home. The agent will find you homes to look at, negotiate with the other party and eventually close the deal. They will help guide you through the process with their years of experience.

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Picking a real estate agent is one of the most important things you can do when buying a home.

The agent will find you homes to look at, negotiate with the other party and eventually close the deal. They will help guide you through the process with their

years of experience.

Because they are so essential to a successful search, it’s worth your time and effort to pick someone you can really work with who has the expertise to shepherd you successfully through the process.

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Nick Dockter Real Estate Results 1) Location. Get to know the neighborhood, ask around, drive around the area. Don’t let there be a surprise on move-in day.

s A good agent can make the process of selling or buying a home easier and less stressful. The trick is to find the right agent for you and your needs.

The right real estate agent is not necessarily someone you would want to spend time with. What you are doing is establishing a business relationship, not a friendship. As such, open communication is essential. You should be comfortable asking questions, and the agent should be willing to accommodate

your requests.

Remember, it’s your money, so picking someone who is going to get you the best deal is always your best option. Nothing beats experience and knowledge of the market, so try to find someone who is an expert in the area where you are looking and has been in

2) Size. Yes, size does matter when it comes to buying your home. Does it have the space for your growing family, or is it too big for upkeep?

3) Price. Talk to your lender first to get a good idea of your price range.

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What’s the biggest mistake homeowners can make when listing their home?

Connie Caspers Century 21 Vista “Overpricing!

Unfortunately, overpricing and ‘leaving significant room to negotiate’ often helps to sell your competition in the marketplace.

Overpricing makes another property seem like a bargain. Nothing is more painful for a seller than to watch your neighbors place a SOLD sign next to your FOR SALE sign.”

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s A great way to find an agent is to attend real estate open houses.

the field for some time.

Some agents specialize in buying houses and some specialize in selling houses, so choose the right one for your needs.

Your best option is to get a referral from a friend or family member who has had recent experience with an agent. They can give you the positive and the negative aspects of the agent.

If you can’t get a referral or you’ve exhausted those options, one great way to meet several different agents is to attend open houses. You can briefly interact with an agent and get some idea about their personality without any commitment at all. If you time things right, you can meet with several different agents in the same day. You can also get a feel for how they will treat prospective customers for your home.

Be wary of anyone who tries to rush

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You can learn a lot about someone by the way that they interact on the phone and treat you from the start. Agents will take a percentage of your final sale, so be wary of anyone that is trying to encourage you to spend more money than you are interested in.

There are many agents in the market today with varying skills and abilities, and the home buying process can often be a long one. If your agent isn’t working out, you may choose someone else to represent you.

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here’s only one chance to make a first impression. You’ve got to put your best foot forward. These are both clichés, but they absolutely apply when you are trying to sell your home, particularly in a challenging market.

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Staging a to look c home le and unc an, light luttered can help sea l the dea l on a sal e.

There are a few secrets to staging a home that will allow you to make a great first impression on potential buyers.

One thing you can do is add extra light to your home, particularly if you live in a traditionally dreary part of the country. Consider adding bulbs with extra wattage to the fixtures or more lamps to your home. Clean windows inside and out and consider changing out window treatments for lighter, more transparent ones.

Of course, if some of the lights don’t work, you’ll want to get them fixed, and that should really be the first step in prepping your home for sale. Fix anything that’s broken. Whether it is a leaky faucet or a door that doesn’t close all the way, making a cosmetic change to the house will send the subtle signal that it has been well cared for in the time that you were there.

People aren’t interested in buying a dirty house, so it’s essential that the house be clean at all times for visitors.

Initially, that means a deep clean of ev-

erything that you might have neglected over the years – kitchen cabinets, baseboards, behind doors.

When your home is on the market, people could stop by at any time. Visitors will understand a few dirty dishes or an unmade bed, but it is best to keep any actual evidence of your existence as clean as possible. Many people decide to hire a cleaning company. You can do this for the initial clean or have a service come in every week to tidy things up for you, depending on what your budget will allow.

Remove the clutter. If there’s one thing a homebuyer wants, it is space to put their things. If the house is full of your stuff, it can be more difficult for buyers to envision themselves in the home.

If you can move large pieces of furniture, perhaps ones you will be discarding anyway, you’ll create more space for buyers. In particular, you will want to remove items that might alienate large groups of buyers, including items of a political or religious nature.

Buyers often connect emotionally with a home, and items like these might stop that emotional connection from happening.

While you are removing the clutter, you’ll also want to get the right props.

Mirrors can make rooms seem larger and increase the amount of available light. Plants can make a home seem warm and inviting. Professional stagers often use large bowls of fruit, colorfully arranged cookbooks in the kitchen and eye- catching wall sconces to add a touch of elegance and panache, making the home stand out from the others potential buyers have seen.

Of course, professional stagers do exist, and you could certainly employ a company to help you, but you can do most of the work yourself in a few simple steps.

Staging a home can interfere with your daily living, but, if you do it well, there’s no reason why it should be an interference for very long. ✽

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by Robert Williams

PEST preparation

A late spring slowed their arrival, but with warmer weather come the bugs

One pleasant consequence of a slowthawing spring is that it takes longer for pests to start showing up around the house.

Some insects, such as certain varieties of ants and spiders, hibernate over the winter in relatively sheltered places outdoors (like under tree bark or rocks).

Others, such as Asian beetles and box elder bugs, often survive through the cold season down in the foundation of homes.

Then, as soon as the sun shines and the ground heats up, out they come.

As of mid-April this year, with multiple inches of snow still on the ground, that hadn’t really started to happen yet.

But, according to Alan Krueger of Lakes Area Pest Control in Perham, when it does happen, it happens fast.

“Mostly on buildings, it doesn’t take long in this area, once the sun comes up,” he said.

Residential calls for service tend to ebb and flow with the weather.

“Last year was unusual. Calls started earlier,” said Krueger. “This year, calls have been normal. If the cold hangs on then it’s going to be abnormally slow.”

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Even in slower times, some families still have pest problems, most commonly with things like mice and insects that have found their way indoors. For more minor types of pest control jobs, there are products residents can use to combat the problem themselves.

“Especially if it’s inside, a lot of times I just tell people what to do,” said Krueger.

“Whether it is mice or insects, there are over-the-counter products that can address problems indoors.”

For bigger jobs, especially on the exterior of homes, calling a professional can solve infestations quickly and with more permanence.

“Many perimeter treatments don’t put out proper volume or mix or in the right location,” he said.

The do-it-yourself outdoor treatment can be a temporary fix.

Krueger cited customers who have treated their own homes, explaining that they had to do it three times per year to keep up with the invading insects, whereas, “I do it once and they’re done.”

Certain chemicals work better in certain environments. The wrong type of chemical won’t work at all.

“A lot of stuff that we use is available retail. It may not be the same strength or premix,” he said. “It’s more about where to get it and how to go after it.”

Krueger sees a lot of business from customers of second homes or summer places. His service provides a convenience to those who don’t want to be coming down to their cabins or summer homes and have to spend their time working.

Professional outdoor treatments for spiders and other household pests can also have a benefit in battling Minnesota’s number one summer nuisance – the mosquito.

“I’ve noticed a big reduction in mosquitoes,” Krueger said of outdoor treatments. “It makes such a huge difference.”

While none of the products available at the store or through professional service have permanent effects, regular treatments can provide a more enjoyable environment both indoors and outside the home.

Krueger said, “Once a guy gets in the habit of doing that, you really get accustomed to not having insects around.” ✽

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s With a little bit of know-how, herb gardening can be made easy, even in Minnesota.

Pictured is an herb garden in Perham, in the summer.

Culinary herbs are a tasteful way to grow

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he most famous culinary herb gardens are found in more temperate climates, where longer growing seasons and milder winters make gardening seem easy. But with a little bit of knowledge, herb gardening can be made easy even in west central Minnesota.

Many culinary herbs are native to the Mediterranean area, and as such, will flourish in the heat. Chief among them are basil, rosemary, oregano, sage, tarragon, thyme and savory. Others prefer the cooler days of spring and early fall. Coriander (also known as cilantro), chervil, and arugula all fall into that category. But most culinary herbs 18

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s Common sage

s Peppermint

are surprisingly tolerant of a range of growing conditions. This includes almost all the mints, dill, fennel, sorrel, parsley and chives, which will tolerate anything.

When planning an herb garden, it is wise not to overlook the lowly chive plant. It is attractive from spring until covered with snow in the fall, and will come back year after year. Because it is rarely bothered by insects or disease, it makes a good border for the formal garden. It features attractive lavender flowers, which are a mixed blessing.

If allowed to mature, they will re-seed themselves throughout the yard. To use chives in a formal garden, it’s best to keep them trimmed throughout the season to prevent the flowers from maturing.

French tarragon is another very hardy herb. It should not be confused with Russian tarragon, a hardy flowering variety. French tarragon is propagated from root cuttings, not from seed.

The plant grows about 24 inches high, makes a nice backdrop for lower growing plants and is not invasive.

Many members of the mint family are invasive. That means that unless they are restrained by a barrier that extends below the soil for at least six inches, they will start popping up everywhere. Another good control for mint is the lawn mower, and many an attractive mint bed can be kept in check by that method. Spearmint is the most common of the mints, and is a very vigorous grower. Peppermint is a little more restrained. There are also hundreds of other varieties of mints of all sizes and flavors, which might be fun to try.

If there are hundreds of mints, there are literally thousands of thymes. The common thyme is marginally hardy in this climate. In a protected location with good snow cover, it will survive all but the most bitterly cold winters.

The creeping thymes are reliably hardy and although they have a tendency to sprawl, they are not really invasive.

Lemon thyme is a creeping variety that should not be overlooked. Its mottled

leaves and distinct lemon scent are a great addition to the herb garden.

Common oregano is a hardy herb that is mildly invasive. It will continue to sprawl as far as it is permitted and it will re-seed itself if the blooms are allowed to mature.

Sage is fairly hardy if it receives some winter protection. Besides the common garden sage, other varieties to try include the green and gold variegated sage, tricolor sage, which is tinged with red, and the fragrant pineapple sage. Be careful not to give up too soon on sage plants. They are very slow to start up in spring. Remove the dead leaves gently and, if the stalks don’t seem completely dry and brittle, do not remove them.

They will leaf out eventually. French lavender, by the way, has the same characteristic – slow to wake up.

Perennial herbs can provide a good foundation for the herb garden, but those that are not reliably hardy can still be grown as annuals. Both marjoram and lemon balm fall in that category. They are not hardy in Minnesota, but they can easily be grown from seed.

Rosemary is hardy to only 15 degrees Fahrenheit. Although it won’t survive a Minnesota winter outdoors, it is quite amenable to being kept in the house.

Parsley comes either curled or flat.

The flat-leaved Italian parsley is a little stronger flavored. Parsley is a biennial, which means it lives for two years, producing leaves the first year and seeds the second. It will overwinter and it is sometimes possible to find green parsley leaves under the snow as late as Christmas.

Heading the list of annual herbs is the aromatic basil. In addition to the large-leaved sweet basil, there is bush basil that rarely grows more than six to eight inches. There is also opal basil, lemon basil, licorice basil and cinnamon, to name just a few of the many varieties available. Each combines the basic flavor of basil with just a hint of something else. The thing to remember about growing basil is that it likes a lot of light and warmth and will not

Herb Tips E Freeze fresh herbs in small packets of foil to use for soups and stews.

Although freezing will discolor the leaves, the fresh flavor will remain.

E Freeze leaves of basil on a cookie sheet then store in freezer in plastic tubs.

E Many herbs lose much of their flavor when dried.

To substitute in a recipe, use 1 Tablespoon of fresh for 1 teaspoon dried.

E Fill small jars with a sprig or two of the herb and cover with a good quality vinegar. Sit them in the sun for about four weeks and store in the cupboard. French tarragon is widely used for vinegar.

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Warm weather herbs • Basil – annual, grow from seed • Marjoram – perennial, grow as annual from seed • Oregano – perennial, grow from seed • Rosemary – perennial, grow from cuttings, overwinter plants indoors • Sage – perennial, grow from seed • Summer savory – annual, grow from seed • Tarragon, French – perennial, grow from root cuttings • Thyme – perennial, grow from seed

s Common thyme

COOL WEATHER HERBS • Arugula – annual, grow from seed • Chervil – annual, grow from seed • Coriander (cilantro) – annual, grow from seed

WARM OR COOL WEATHER HERBS • Chives – perennial, grow from seed or by division • Dill – annual, grow from seed • Fennel – annual, grow from seed • Lemon balm – perennial, grow as annual from seed • Mint – perennial, grow from cuttings • Nasturtiums – annual, grow from seed • Parsley – biennial, grow from seed • Sorrel, French – perennial, grow from seed 20

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s Spearmint

s French tarragon

grow well in cool, damp weather. The least touch of frost will turn the leaves brown.

Summer savory is another warmloving annual and it grows easily from seed.

Dill also grows easily from seed. Although it is an annual, if the seed stalks are left to ripen, the seeds will survive and germinate in the spring wherever they happen to fall.

Nasturtiums are a wonderful addition to the herb garden because of their lovely flowers. They have a uniquely sweet and peppery flavor. Both the leaves and the flower are edible. They prefer lots of light for best flower production.

At the other end of the spectrum of growing conditions is coriander, or cilantro. This annual herb prefers cool weather and will start to bolt (produce a seed stalk instead of leaves) when the weather gets hot. Another cool-loving

annual herb is French chervil, a small leafy herb that looks a bit like parsley but has a mild licorice flavor. The annual arugula, a popular salad herb, also prefers cool weather and low light. French sorrel, another salad herb, is a perennial and will grow quickly to a fairly large clump with leaves up to four inches wide. Unfortunately, the larger leaves tend to be quite sharply flavored. For tender, milder leaves, annual seeding is recommended.

Culinary herbs are adaptable to a variety of garden styles. Whether planning a formal herb garden or a few containers on the back porch, knowing the cultural preferences of these herbs will make growing them a snap.

Lina Belar has a formal herb garden in Perham. She has been a commercial producer of greenhouse-grown culinary herbs and is author of a number of articles on the subject. ✽

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by Heidi Kratzke

Gardening in small spaces I

f you like to garden but don’t have a large yard, or if you’re looking to bring some plant life indoors, there are a couple of unique options out there.

Triolife’s Plant Pyramid makes it possible to grow an entire garden on a patio or in a small section of backyard space. The planters, which are available in both three-level and five-level designs, are available locally at GeoDirect Supply in Ottertail.

“They are relatively new to the area,” explains Linda Olson, GeoDirect’s secretary/treasurer. “People think they’re neat and have a great design.”

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Both vegetables and flowers can be planted vertically up one of the pyramids, saving on the amount of groundlevel square footage required for the same number of plants.

The three-level pyramid offers 15 square feet of garden area and can hold 16 plants. The pyramid itself measures just 35 x 35 x 24 inches. The five-level pyramid can hold 40 plants and measures 47 x 47 x 47 inches. This translates to a 6.4 square foot planting area that would be the equivalent to 36 square feet of ground space.

When selecting a location for one of the pyramids, it is important to avoid heavily shaded areas.

“You do need to make sure it gets enough sunshine,” Olson says.

The majority of people purchasing the plant pyramids opt to use them for planting either herbs or small vegetable plants.

“I have also planted tomatoes in the three-level Triolife Plant Pyramid we have at the shop,” Olson mentions.

She found that the pyramid provided easy access to all of the plants. Weeding was also simplified because the potted soil used in the pyramid was not as prone to weed growth.

Fairy gardens are another option for small space gardeners, and they’re growing in popularity.

Two creative options

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Echo Valley’s Mini Enchanted Gardens Fairy Garden Accessory Kit is available for purchase at Jean’s in Perham. The starter kit includes a fairy figurine, 48-inch roll fence, wire arbor, bird bath, wire bench, watering can and ‘welcome’ sign.

The five-level Triolife Plant Pyramid can hold 40 plants and takes up minimal square footage, making it an ideal option for gardeners with limited space. t

Gardeners looking to add some whimsy to their backyard space may want to consider starting their own fairy garden, complete with plants, animals, decorative accessories, and tiny fairy figurines.

“With a fairy garden, everything is done in miniature,” explains Mary Dertinger of Jean’s the Right Plant Place. “They can be planted in a container or a washtub. You can even plant them in a raised bed or in an old children’s wagon.”

One of the benefits of these miniature-sized gardens is that they can be as large or small as space allows.

The items placed in the garden can either be to scale or not, depending on the preference of the gardener.

Popular items to place inside a fairy garden include fairy houses, fences, arbors, tiny stepping stones, birdbaths, wheelbarrows, bicycles, small animal figurines, swings and bistro sets. Jean’s the Right Plant Place even has a miniature cro-

quet set that is sized to fit a fairy garden.

Boxed kits are available to help people get their gardens started with some of the more popular accessories. The fairies themselves are an average of 3-4 inches tall and come in a variety of different colors.

As far as plants go for the garden, either artificial or real plants can be used.

“A lot of the miniature houseplants work well, but they have to be brought in for the winter,” Dertinger advises.

Herbs such as rosemary can be pruned to resemble small trees. Miniature hostas and moss are also popular options.

“Fairy gardens resemble Barbie houses in how they’re both done on a really small scale,” Dertinger says. “They’ve been out for quite a few years, but their popularity is just really picking up now.”

For gardeners interested in starting their own patch of fairy whimsy, Jean’s the Right Plant Place in Perham is holding a two-week Fairy Garden and Accessories Class on June 5 and 12. Mary Dertinger and Carol Rethemeier will lead the class.

For more information, visit www.rightplantplace.com. ✽ SPRING HOME MAGAZINE 2013

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by Lina Belar

remodel Don’t ‘remuddle,’

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The M.J. Daly house in the early 1900s.

s Pictured here in 2013, the home has been restored to look just like it did when it was first built.

Restoring a Victorian home to its original beauty takes time, research

A

s a long-time owner of a Victorian style home in Perham, I thought it might be of interest to write something about our adventures in remodeling this 1901 treasure.

First of all, you need to know that my late husband, Jerome Boedigheimer, did most of the work. I just provided back-up support. Secondly, you have to understand that Jerome was a purist about historical houses and considered anything short of complete and accurate restoration to be ‘remuddling’ instead of remodeling.

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porch and replace them with wooden steps that matched the photographs we had been fortunate to receive from the former owner. He also had the porch railing restored to match the original.

The M.J. Daly house, as it is still called, was built in 1901 by lawyer and state Senator Michael J. Daly, and had remained in the family until we bought it in the mid-1980s. What was good about that was that there had been very little structural changes, or ‘remuddling,’ done to the house. Most of the oak woodwork on the first floor had been left unpainted and just took oiling to bring it back to its former glory.

The pillars and the decorative woodwork between the rooms had been removed, but the former owners kept them at their lake cottage and brought

them back for us to have. Using an early 20th century photograph taken of the rooms, Jerome rebuilt the room dividers to look identical with the original.

When we bought the house, the outside had been painted plain white.

When it came time to repaint, we studied old photographs and determined where the different colors occurred.

Then, using old paint samples and studying a book about Victorian houses called “Painted Ladies,” we chose two shades of very light grey for the foundation, a bright white for the trim boards and a deep purple called “Eggplant” for the decorative woodwork. The result was a giant step back in time.

Inside, the house had also been painted a uniform off-white. Doing the same kind of research, we chose colors

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s The living room of the M.J. Daly house, in the early 1900s. Pictures of the home in its early days were shared with later owners of the home, Jerome Boedigheimer and Lina Belar, allowing them to restore railings, woodwork and other elements to their original look.

The woodwork above the doorway to the parlor looks exactly the same today as it did in 1901, thanks to restoration work.

s A wall treatment in the dining room uses fabric over quilt batting.

appropriate for the house and the era.

The Daly house had been built at the end of the Victorian era and was considered a Queen Anne style. The attention to detail that marked the Victorian era remained, but already we could see a move toward simpler and cleaner lines.

A built-in buffet that was added shortly after the house was built is a good example of that.

I will take credit for one remodeling project – that of the dining room walls. The walls in the house are original plaster and lath, which is very nice for sound absorption, but not so easy to repair. Determined not to replace the walls with sheetrock, I patched and patched until I was tired of it.

During a visit to another Victorian

house, I discovered a wall treatment that used fabric over quilt batting. I thought this would be a great way to restore the look of the walls without having to repair them. For this project I enlisted my friend Jean, who was a great seamstress, and together we covered the walls with fabric based on William Morris wallpaper patterns of the period. The job took less than a week, and it still looks good nearly 20 years later.

While most of the remodeling work that was undertaken was done with a view to restoring the house to its original beauty, there was one area in which Jerome surpassed that goal, and that was in the painting of the radiators.

The Daly house has a very efficient hot water heating system. There are radiators in each room and they are large

and rather hard to disguise. In preparation for writing this article, I went on the Web to see what other people had done about them. If you are interested in repainting the radiators in your house, I recommend that you follow the recommendations of those experts.

Jerome’s method was different, but the outcome is nothing short of spectacular.

Instead of just painting the radiators a uniform color in a useless attempt to blend them into their surroundings, he made them works of art. The embossed design on each of the radiators is picked out in painstaking detail in contrasting or complimentary colors to fit the room.

The result is a radiator that you enjoy looking at.

As anyone who has tackled the remodeling of an older house knows, the work is never done, and the M.J. Daly house is still a work in progress. ✽

s Radiators in two of the home’s bedrooms have been repainted – not in an attempt to make them blend in with the walls, but to make them works of art.

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by MELISSA SWENSON

Efficient toilets keep things flush with your wallet s Recent advancements have allowed toilets to use 1.28 gallons per flush compared to as much as 6 gallons per flush in older models. By replacing old, inefficient toilets with WaterSense labeled models, the average family can save nearly 13,000 gallons of water, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. That could mean a savings of $110 per year, or $2,200 over the lifetime of the toilet.

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ccording the Environmental Protection Agency, toilets are by far the main source of water use in the home. They account for nearly 30 percent of an average home’s indoor water consumption.

Recent advancements have allowed toilets to use 1.28 gallons per flush instead of the 6 gallons per flush that older, inefficient toilets may use. So if you’re looking to save on your water bill, or are interested in helping out the environment, replacing an old toilet is a simple do-it-yourself project.

Planning out the project is the key, according to Mark Tomsche, owner of Mark’s Fleet Supply in Perham.

“For instance, if your flooring is in bad condition, you will have to make those repairs before you can install the new toilet,” Tomsche said. “Or if you have ceramic tile, make a note that you may have to get a thicker wax ring, as your toilet will sit up higher than other flooring.”

So what are some of the common mistakes that people make when taking on the installation themselves?

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s Mark Tomsche of Mark’s Fleet Supply in Perham says that installing a new toilet is one of the easiest do-it-yourself projects.

and if you forget the wax ring, you will have leakage along the bottom of the stool.”

Whether you’re looking to upgrade to a more efficient toilet, install a comfort height toilet, or just upgrade the look of your bathroom with a sleek, new style, Tomsche says that changing out a toilet is a relatively simple process: “It should only take the average do-it-yourselfer one to maybe three hours.” ✽

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Hemmelgarn Builders, Inc.

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BUILDERS/REMODELERs

Richard Lausten Construction, Inc.

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Schepper Custom Builders, Inc.

Contact: Tom Schepper Phone: 218-346-5725 Fax: 218-346-5721 40887 Highway 78 S., Perham, MN 56573 Residential and Commercial, Brick, Concrete, Wood, Installer of R.P.I. Rubber Roofs and Conklin Coating. Equipped to include up to three story buildings.

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Menahga Concrete Products, Inc.

Contact: Robert Berttunen Phone: 218-564-4432 Fax: 218-564-4841 Email: menconpro@wcta.net 621 Aspen Ave. NW, Menahga, MN www.menahgaconcrete.com Ready mixed concrete, concrete pumping service, concrete blocks washed, crushed rock, sand and gravel. Logix ICF’s.

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Ottertail Home Center

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Central Minnesota Credit Union

Contact: Shiloh Cariveau, Perham; Chase Larson, NY Mills Shilohc@mycmcu.org; chasel@mycmcu.org Phone: 888-330-8482 108 Judd St., Perham, MN; 101 Main Ave. N, NY Mills, MN www.mycmcu.org CMCU offers mortgages, home equity loans, business/personal checking and savings accounts and more! Manage your funds with free internet and mobile banking.

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United Community Bank

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Januszewki Plumbing

Contact: Randy Januszewki Email: draaski@arvig.net Phone: 218-346-5389 P.O. Box 322, Perham, MN 56573 Over 20 years experience! New Construction, Remodeling, Cabins, Service, Drain Cleaning, Water Heaters, Softeners.

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Phil’s Plumbing

Contact: Phil Esser Email: pjesser@arvig.net Phone: 218-346-5977 Cell: 218-849-8224 46414 390th St., Perham 56573 Specializing in New Home Plumbing, Repairs, Remodeling, Water Softeners & a Complete line of Fixtures. Licensed and Bonded Master Plumber.

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HEATING/PLUMBING WHOLESALE

Lake Region Electric Cooperative

Contact: Dan Husted Email: dhusted@lrec.coop Phone: 800-552-7658 Fax: 800-321-1053 P.O. Box 643 Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 www.lrec.coop LREC installs geothermal closed loop heating and cooling systems in residential homes, agriculture shops and commercial buildings. Call for details.

Contact: Ben, Char or Adam Holzer Email: benchar@arvig.net Phone: 218-346-6445 42604 State Hwy 108, Perham, MN 56573 www.BenHolzerUnlimited.com Independent Water Systems, Water softeners, Reverse Osmosis, Arsenic Removal, Bottled Water, Water Coolers and more! Quality & Service at an affordable price!

Aqua Lawn

Custom Windows

Cutting Edge Lawn Service

Lakes Area Overhead Door Company

LANDSCAPING/LAWN SERVICE

Contact: Dan Brauch Email: aqualawn@arvig.net Phone: 218-346-3890 East Industrial Park, Perham, MN 56573 www.aqualawn.com Lawn Sprinklers, Start Ups, Sales & Service, Professional Design & Installation, Complete Line of inventory, Installation of SkeetR-Gone/Fertigation Systems, Commercial & Residential.

WINDOWS/DOORS

Contact: Joe Honrud Email: honrud@eot.com Phone: 218-347-3888 Perham, 218-758-3888 Dent, Toll free 877-201-4896 Fax: 218-758-2292 333 3rd Ave. SE, Perham, MN 56573 Specializing in Maintenance Free Windows, Bay, Bow, & Garden Windows, Patio & Exterior Doors.

Contact: Ed Delaney Email: eddelaney@cuttingedgeperham.com Phone: 218-346-5004, 218-346-4511 Fax: 218-346-7019 745 2nd St. NE, Perham, MN 56573 www.cuttingedgeperham.com Lawn Fertilizing & Weed Control.

Licensed Chemical & Fertilizer Applicator

Contact: Alan Johnson Email: alanj@lakesareaoverheaddoor.com Phone: 320-763-3667 4925 State Hwy 27 E., Alexandria, Mn 56308 www.mnoverheaddoor.com Residential, Commerical, Parts & Service.

24 hour emergency service. Providing the right products backed by exceptional service for over 70 years.

NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION

WINDOW TREATMENTS

Dynamic Homes LLC

Contact: Paul Okeson Email: Paulo@dynamichomes.com Phone: 218-846-3130 Fax: 218-847-2617 525 Roosevelt Ave. Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 www.dynamichomes.com Dynamic Homes is your premiere lakes area system-builder of custom homes. Located in Detroit Lakes, MN, our craftsmen have been making dreams come true since 1970.

Homark Homes

Contact: Roger Anderson Phone: 218-385-2330 Toll Free: 888-676-1555 www.homarkhomesnymills.com Hwy 10 West, New York Mills, MN 56567 Homark Homes has over 50 models to choose from or custom design your home. Name brand appliances and materials.

Homes qualify for mortgage financing. From Park Models to 2 story homes - come see all that we have to offer.

SECURITY SYSTEMS

Arvig

Email: answers@arvig.com Phone: 888-992-7844 150 Second Street SW, Perham, MN 56573 www.arvig.com Arvig provides custom security solutions for your home.

Everything from water, fire and temperature control, to video surveillance and keypad entry. Residential and business plans available.

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WATER CONDITIONING

Ben Holzer Unlimited

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At The Window

Contact: Carol Myhre Email: attwind@hotmail.com Phone: 218-758-2486 www.hdspd.com/atthewindow A complete line of blinds, verticals, soft shades and shutters.

Priced to fit your budget!

Woodworking

Tectonic Woodworking

Contact: Bruce Johnson Email: tectonic@arvig.net Phone: 218-346-2331 640 3rd Street NE., Perham, Mn 56573 Custom Cabinetry, Commercial & Residential, 29 years of experience!

Tour our spectacular homes at our Detroit Lakes location

Models are OPEN!

M-F 8am-4pm

Brand new model!

525 Roosevelt Avenue • Detroit Lakes, MN

218-847-2611

www.dynamichomes.com

Fixing up your home?

We’ve got the funds.

Make home improvements today with the Minnesota Housing Fix-up Fund loan.

• Affordable monthly payments • Fixed interest rates • Income limits up to $96,500 • Secured and unsecured loans available

Start fixing up your home today.

Minnesota Housing works with local lenders to provide afforable home improvement loans.

Finance remodeling, repairs and energy-saving improvements such as:

The Fix-up Fund loan offers options for secured and unsecured loans:

• Energy efficient furnace or boiler and central air* • Energy efficient windows and doors • Insulated attic air sealing • Water heater*

• No equity required for unsecured loan; maximum loan: $10,000 • Two options for loans secured with a mortgage: - Full range of home repairs, remodeling and energy-saving improvements; maximum loan: $35,000 - Reduced rate when loan is exclusively used for basic energy-saving or accessibility improvements; maximum loan: $7,500

• Energy efficient water heater • Siding and roofing • Septic system upgrades • Mold and radon mitigation • Accessibility improvements

* Choose Energy Star furnace, central air and/or water heater; insulation and air sealing; and/or basic accessibility improvements for the reduced ate on secured loans.

Why choose Minnesota Housing?

• Affordable, fixed interest rates with loan amounts from $2,000 to $35,000 • For loans secured with a mortgage, higher loan-to-value ration than traditional loans • Longer repayment terms mean lower monthly payments • Hire a contractor or do the work yourself

800-710-8871 651-296-8215 www.mnhousing.gov

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