U.P. BUILDERS SHOW MAP: 7D
1D THURSDAY MARCH 7, 2019 A special edition of House to Home
What’s trending in
SPRING DECOR 2D
Check out current
MORTGAGE RATES 2D
This Aug. 28, 2012 photo shows a large clump of lavender in a garden near Langley, Wash. Lavender is a pollinator friendly aromatic herb, favored by a variety of bees and butterflies. Lavender is the Swiss Army Knife of fragrant herbs and can be used for display in flower gardens, as an edible in kitchens and for whatever ails you in the medicine cabinet. (Dean Fosdick via AP)
Lavender: all-purpose ‘Swiss army knife’ of fragrant herbs
By DEAN FOSDICK Associated Press Lavender is a species with a Mediterranean ancestry, but it has been hybridized to such an extent than it can survive Toronto winters. This perennial evergreen shrub is a prized ornamental but its utility is endless. The fragrant herb can be grown from seeds or transplanted cuttings, and is easy to manage once you meet its basic needs, said Susan Harrington, who operates an online course in growing and marketing lavender from her Labyrinth Hill Lavender property in Hansville, Washington. “Six or eight hours of full sun, preferably afternoon sun,” Harrington said. “Give it excellent drainage or it will root rot. It prefers the alkaline soils (6.5 to 7) of its Mediterranean origins.” The biggest concern is freezing winds, she said: “Lavender needs wintertime protection.” Commercial growers often describe lavender as the Swiss army knife of fragrant herbs, she said. It can be used in the kitchen and medicine cabinet as well as in garden areas or in pots placed where its delicate scent can be appreciated. Its health benefits range from aromatherapy to sanitizing cuts. Lavender’s fragrance lends itself to soaps, sachets and a variety of body-care products. Cooking options include brightening up cocktails and enlivening the taste of grilled meats, omelets, salads and desserts. “Most people equate lavender with fresh aromatic bundles, as well as dried for floral arrangements,” Harrington said. “The longer the plant is allowed to bloom, the more intense the lavender essential oil.” Lavender also is a pollinator-friendly plant, favored by a variety of bees and butterflies. “It’s unique in its ability to track honeybees,” said David Salman, founder and chief horticulturist at High Country Gardens. “It’s a native of the Old World, as are honeybees. When bees and lavender
See Lavender p. 2D
This Oct. 12, 2018 photo shows lavender ready to transplant at a home near Langley, Wash. Lavender is a fragrant herb with Mediterranean origins but has been hybridized to such an extent that it can survive Toronto winters. (Dean Fosdick via AP)
Aaron Bressette, left, 9, and his brother Issaac, 11, play with legos at a past U.P. Builders Show booth sponsored by the Grant Henriksen Memorial Fund, a nonprofit that helps cover expenses for families of children who are battling cancer. (Journal file photo)
U.P. Builders Show starts Friday By JENNIFER LAMMI Special to the Journal MARQUETTE — Have projects? Save time and money by going to the U.P. Builders Show — it’s all there! With more than 135 exhibitors in over 200 booths, it’s the perfect place to get those home projects started. Whether you’re thinking about remodeling, upgrading, selling your home, building the home of your dreams or anything in between, come to the U.P. Builders Show to find the best in the business. The show will be held Friday through Sunday at the Superior Dome in Marquette. Hours are 5-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $4 for adults, $2 for seniors 65 and older, $2 for children ages 6-17 and free for children 5 and younger. Admission tickets are good for the whole weekend, so you are welcome to come back again and again. With your admission ticket stub you can also enter to win a cordless Milwaukee chainsaw, valued at $500, donated by Midway Rentals & Sales. Sign up to win in Booths 200-201. Plus, there are many other raffles and giveaways in exhibitor booths, including a new roof from American Metal Roofs
The U.P. Builders Show draws thousands to the Superior Dome in Marquette, where every aspect of the building industry is brought together under one giant roof. (Journal file photo) See Show p. 2D
Welcome the end of winter with a new spring wreath By KIM COO Associated Press Christmas wreaths on the front door are a tradition, but there are also wreaths that celebrate the arrival of warmer weather. You can put up spring wreaths with an assortment of faux flowers and greenery even when chilly winds are still blowing. They stay looking great well into the heart of the season, more realistic than the stiff, plastic versions of decades past. Or you can find or make wreaths using real flowers, dried or foraged. Pottery Barn has a spring wreath with faux white dogwood blossoms — one of the first trees to bloom in spring — nestled
among wispy ferns. Another wreath features a soft, gray-green palette with faux silver sage and eucalyptus leaves. Grandin Road’ s Haley wreath is a spirited mix of fluffy, white, faux-hydrangea puffballs, accented with lifelike greenery and vines. Here too, a striking 28inch-wide wreath chock-full of pink or yellow faux tulips. For a floral alternative, consider Birch Lane ‘s wreath festooned with puffy white cotton balls. Or the artichoke wreath, with a mix of textural greens on a woven vine base. Realistic lemons add freshness, color and contrast to a See Wreath p. 2D
This photo shows soothing hues of grey and green, with several varieties of faux greenery which make for this subtle yet impactful Silver Sage wreath at Pottery Barn. (AP photo)
2D The Mining Journal
Thursday, March 7, 2019
RE-IMAGINING ICONIC PIECES
Mortgage Index 15-YEAR Rate-Fee/Pt.
30-YEAR Rate-Fee/Pts.
High rate
4.625
1
5.250
1
Low rate
4.375
1
3.875
1
Average rate
4.469
1
4.250
1
Lavender from 1D moved to North America, the affinity to each other stayed the same.” Lavender is a great perennial for arid regions as well, he said. “In the West, it’s a terrific low-water plant,” he said. “Also, it’s browse-resistant from rabbits and deer, which is another plus.” In hot, humid climates like Florida’s, lavender will do well in containers. Choose compact varieties to fit in pots or small gardens. They don’t require much if any fertilizer. Some gardeners plant lavender around their roses to deter deer, which don’t like its scent, Salman said. The same goes for rodents and bothersome insects, Harrington said. “Oftentimes, people put dried lavender in packets and in places where it seems to discourage fleas and moths,” she said. “I know of antique car owners who store the lavender bags in their vehicles in winter so mice won’t get into the heating
This photo provided by Knoll Furniture shows the company's glass-topped dining table set. Knoll Furniture is marking the 100th anniversary of the Bauhaus school by re-imagining some iconic pieces like Warren Platner’s 1966 glass-topped dining table, now with a rose gold wire base, shown here. Knoll also has new finishes for designs by Breuer, van der Rohe and Bertoia. Fresh takes on classic design looks modern now. (AP photo)
What says ‘modern’ now in decor? Some trends for Spring 2019
By KIM COOK Associated Press As the weather improves and our winter hibernation ends, the urge to refresh and renew a room or two often follows. It may be as simple as adding a few new decorative items or changing a wornout piece of furniture. Or maybe it’s something a little more ambitious, like a new room layout or color scheme. What’s saying “fresh and modern” now? A few designers weigh in: TEXTURES “It’s a major moment for wood,” says New York City interior decorator Elaine Griffin . “Layers of wood, in varied tones for a lively contrast — think wood-framed chairs with a walnut coffee table on a paler hardwood floor. Wood-paneled walls are modern again too, this time in sleek, oversize panels, or sculptural designs.” Wood is meeting iron in combinations both elegant and industrial. Pier 1 has a new fir and iron shelving unit with a pitched “roof,” creating a sense of place and serving as both storage and room divider. Also at Pier 1, galvanized iron and mango wood give a round coffee table personality. And it’s not just iron. “Dark metals are modern now,” Griffin says. “Think bronze, wrought iron and almost-blackened brass. They’re super-fresh combined with other elements or used decoratively.” For Knoll Furniture’s design director, Benjamin Pardo, what’s new is a fresh take on some iconic pieces of the Bauhaus period, which is marking its 100th anniversary. “I’m especially excited about new finishes for designs by Breuer, Mies van der Rohe, Harry Bertoia and Warren Platner,” Pardo says. Platner’s iconic 1966 glass-topped dining table is offered now with a rosegold wire base. Bertoia’s classic 1952 wire side chair has been re-imagined in gold, with a curly shearling cushion. Other retailers, like CB2 and Anthropologie, are echoing the woolly trend with curl-up-and-chill chairs and sofas clad in shearling upholstery.
This photo provided by CB2 shows this Rattan credenza from CB2. Rattan, the darling of 60s and 70s casual design, is experiencing a major comeback as home furnishings retailers are offering updated pieces like this chic credenza. The material has a warm, textural vibe yet it can also look chic and sophisticated; all hallmarks of what's considered 'modern' design now. (AP photo)
Another contemporary trend: cane and rattan. These were traditionally outdoor furniture materials, but we’re seeing nearly everyone offering indoor seating and casegoods in these weaves. CB2 has a rattan front credenza, while Anthropologie has a hutch with a caned front. At Ethan Allen , there are midcentury and islandinspired lounge chairs with woven backs. And at Serena & Lily , a tailored, textured bedframe comes in honeyed or gray cane, with brass leg caps. To Meg Roberts of the New York-based Echo Design Group , what looks most exciting about Spring ‘19 is the explosion of dramatic tropical motifs. “From large-scale palms and jungle murals to botanical and toile-type renderings of exotic birds and animals, these patterns celebrate a wide range of gorgeous greens,” she says. “They can be classic or modern, playful or organic, but they’re always hopeful and appealing.” The real thing is just as hot. “Houseplants look modern now,” Griffin says. “They’re the most modernfeeling accessories: live elements that bring the outdoors in, and are unpretentiously stylish. I love green plants in white, handmade, ceramic cachepots.”
Floral designers are also creating simple and dramatic vignettes, like a big monstera leaf in a striking vase, or delicate fronds in a textured basket. There are more online direct-to-consumer plant merchants as well (sites like Bloomscape, The Sill and more), offering buying and care instructions for those with less-thangreen thumbs. And statement art is making an impact, with online and brick-and-mortar retailers across all price points offering large contemporary canvases. “Nothing looks better than a ginormous painting or print above a sofa or occupying a large, empty wall,” says Griffin. Design today also includes a movement toward environmentally mindful production. Cathy Bailey is creative director at Heath Ceramics , a San Francisco studio that has been producing ceramic vessels, dinnerware and accessories since the late 1940s. “Pure, thoughtful, honest and beautiful is what I want modern to feel like now,” she says. “We’re coming full circle in appreciating the objects we use and the impact they have.” Heath is producing dinnerware in Sausalito, California, and flatware in Sherrill, New York. The initiative “supports those communities, and has less environmental impact,” Bailey says. Heath has also re-thought packaging to try to eliminate plastic, going instead with recycled newsprint for wrapping ceramics, and boxing shipped goods using Expandos, a triangular, recyclable filler made from recycled chipboard. Says Bailey, “Being thoughtful in the choices we make feels modern.”
Show from 1D of Northern Wisconsin. New vendor SteelGrip SAMM will have a daily drawing for two SAMM mats, valued at $269 per set. Safety Assist Magnetic Mats (SAMM) will assist with stability footing on pole barn-style roofs or standing seam-style steel roofing. Winner has a choice of style. The Window Store will be the Center Booth display, showcasing Andersen Windows, ABC Seamless siding and the many other home improvement options they
Wreath from 1D leafy wreath at Lowes . Wreaths are easy and fun to put together yourself if you’re feeling crafty. Grapevine or faux-mosscovered Styrofoam wreath frames can be found at most craft stores and many garden centers. If you’ve got an old picture frame or embroidery hoop lying around, you can repurpose it. Then just weave your array of polyester blooms and greenery through the vines, or attach with hot glue. Load up the backdrop with lots of flowers, or create a minimalist vignette with just a few artfully placed ones. The unadorned section can be left as is, or dressed with a covering of ribbon, burlap or other fabric to match your door. Or wrap the wreath frame in an old knit sweater or scarf in pastel hues, add some oversize buttons, jeweled pins, shells or faux flowers; just make sure your hanging location is weatherproof. Jen Hadfield of the crafting site Tater Tots and Jello has instructions for a simple, moss-covered wreath dressed with a handful of white fabric butterflies; the effect is elegant and charming. You’ll also find lots of clever wreath-craft ideas at Country Living . Beyond the usual circle
This graphic represents a Tuesday survey of regional lending institutions. Figures are based on rates at Range Bank, mBank, First Bank of Upper Michigan and Marquette Community Federal Credit Union.
ducts.” Lavender flowering typically lasts three to four weeks, but it depends on location and weather. Salman prolongs the blooming season in his Santa Fe, New Mexico, landscape by combining lavender types: cold hardy English (late spring through early summer), French hybrids (late spring to late summer) and Spanish (summer to fall). “By doing this you can have them in bloom from late spring through fall, which is exceptionally important to bees,” Salman said. No matter which type or variety you choose, lavender will supply a fulsome harvest, Harrington said. “Even as few as 10 plants in your backyard can provide you with 5 pounds of dried lavender,” she said.
Online: For more about growing lavender, see this fact sheet from University of Illinois Extension: https://extension.illinois.edu/herbs/lavender.cfm You can contact Dean Fosdick at deanfosdick@netscape.net
offer. The Children’s Activity Area will include balloon animals, face painting, giant Legos, arts and crafts, and will again be hosted by the Grant Henriksen Memorial Fund, a nonprofit dedicated to helping families in the Upper Peninsula whose child is battling cancer. Charities this year include Lake Superior Life Care and Hospice and the Trillium House. Stop by their booths to learn more about their wonderful services, or to make a donation. The show is a combined
effort between the Home Builders Association of the U.P. and the Marquette Builders Exchange, two organizations with a long history dedicated to the construction industry and the U.P. community. The show is sponsored by: The Mining Journal, Michael’s Homes, Andersen Windows/The Window Store, Sankovitch Homes, Pella Windows & Doors, Wausau Homes, WLUC TV-6, Fox UP and Great Lakes Radio. To find out more, go to www.upbuildersshow.org or like the show on Facebook.
frame, you might consider a giant Styrofoam initial. Or make an initial or word out of chicken wire stuffed with floral foam and moss that can be embellished with blossoms, fruit or greens. Watering cans and baskets can be repositories for both faux and real flowers; if you’re using real plants, line the vessel with a sturdy zipper-top plastic bag and insert wet floral foam. ProFlowers offers wreaths with a mix of preserved and dried flowers that can be kept for years: myrtle, larkspur, dried
lemon leaves and hydrangea come together harmoniously to create a vintage vibe, while clusters of larkspur, fern, roses and other florals evoke a sunny country garden. They’ve also got a living wreath formed of moss and uber-trendy succulent varietals; place it in a warm sunny location and it will be welcoming your frontdoor visitors right through summer.
BIG C REALTY (906) 387-3074 321 E. Munising Ave., Munising www.bigcrealty.com office@bigcrealty.com
1099987 One of eight parcels available featuring beauty and privacy in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula! Sister Lake is a 25-acre spring fed lake, 26’ deep, sandy shores and well stocked with Largemouth bass for catch and release and surrounded by large private lakefront wooded parcels and borders Hiawatha National Forest Year-round access on well-maintained private roads. All utilities are underground to the parcels. $34,900 1107767 This 1920’s cottage is nestled on 15+ acres and abuts hundreds of acres of CFR land. This land is great for the hunter looking to tag his or her trophy buck. This cottage has been well maintained inside and out. Some of the appliances included are; wood cook stove, propane fridge and propane gas lights. Located between Munising and Au Train. $47,000 1082901 Beautiful lake front lot has cleared building site, driveway in and is nicely wooded sloping gently to water’s edge, sandy bottom - ideal for your dream home! A 20’ rollout dock and 12’ rowboat included in sale; phone and power available; W Lost Lake Rd and Jean Street are privately maintained but used on a year-round basis. Also listed with MLS #1082908; and #1097627 $54,900 1111291 What a great place to get away for your home or camp - Sturgeon River out your back door, property adjacent to USA lands on the North boundary, frontage on year-round blacktop road!!! Furnished and features 2 bedrooms, spacious LR with fireplace, enclosed front porch as your family room with glass sliding door to deck overlooking river. Plus, spacious storage building/shed for storing toys, wood, etc. $69,900 1102401 11 acres on beautiful Perch Lake, 272’ frontage tucked away on this beautiful private lake. House was built in 1995, 2 bedroom raised ranch. Open living room, kitchen and dining area, along with full bath and 2 bedrooms on the upper floor. Lower level has full family room (needs to be finished) with bathroom. Two car detached garage. Gazebo down near the Lake. Awesome fishing, swimming, kayaking and boating. $250,000 1110746 Year round 4-bedroom, 3 bath home on 12+ acres with frontage on Jug Lake! Home is custom designed Wausau with open concept floor plan, living, dining, kitchen with tongue and groove cathedral ceilings, granite countertops in kitchen, gas fireplace, finished basement with 10’ ceilings, central air, Heat Source One brand of outdoor wood boiler, attached 2 car heated garage. A 40’ x 50’ pole barn and fenced in garden included. $279,000
1900 Presque Isle Ave.
228-7255
FEATURED PROPERTY
426 W Hewitt St, Mqt Conveniently located, you can bring this party store, laundry mat and 2 bedroom apartment back to life! The party store has the fixtures and large walk in cooler. The laundry mat comes with 20 dryers and 26 washers and most of them are new! (1112947) $575,000 117 W Ridge St, Ish This three-story Victorian home has 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Beautiful woodwork, stained glass, enclosed porch, spacious kitchen, large master suite with fireplace and jetted tub, sunroom, sauna, hot tub, workshop area and finished attic space to entertain in! (1111878) $189,500 332 W Park, Mqt View this 4 bedroom 2 bathroom home with a two car garage on a large city lot! Lots of natural light, wood floors, large basement and more! (1112625) $160,000 100 Coles Dr, Mqt This spacious building has 13,800 Sq. Ft. at an excellent location for your business! Nearly 9,600 Sq. Ft. of retail space and an ample amount of storage, this building has many potential uses! (1107399) $679,900 1530 N Second St, Ish Commercial building, presently occupied by The Clipper, Bridal Boutique and an apartment. Other rental space with the 2 garages with 1622 Sq. Ft! (1104470) $159,500
www.lookrealtyinc.com
The Mining Journal 3D
Thursday, March 7, 2019
Real Estate Classifieds
Open Houses NOWNLY ONE L
EFT
O
Open House by Appointment Anytime Call 906.226.2120 to schedule
4D The Mining Journal
Thursday, March 7, 2019
S MART
What makes a From closets to cooktops, tech dwelling a home? GEAR
aims to bring efficiency home
By KAREN SCHWARTZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS — Closets that freshen clothes, cooktops that won’t let pots boil over, faucets told to dispense just enough water to fill the coffee maker. Wherever one looked at the annual Design and Construction Week, there was a new way to make our lives more efficient. “We can make appliances work harder for you,” said Cara Acker, a senior brand manager for Bosch Home Appliances. So while homeowners list security cameras, video doorbells and programmable thermostats as the technology they’re most interested in, according to a survey by the National Association of Home Builders, the future is offering that and much, much more. More than 2,000 exhibitors participated in the annual trade show, which brings the NAHB and the National Kitchen and Bath Association together. Some highlights:
DRESS REFRESH Two companies, LG and Samsung, demonstrated self-contained clothing lockers that use a combination of air and steam to remove dust and odors from clothes and other items, like stuffed animals and pillows. Samsung Electronics says a 25-minute cycle in its AirDresser removes 99 percent of the germs and bacteria in clothes ranging from cotton to cashmere. LG Electronics, meanwhile, says its LG Styler with SmartThinQ eliminates so many allergens during a 20-minute cycle that it’s certified by the Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America. Both units can hold three items and a pair of pants, and both are Wi-Fi-enabled to send alerts when the cycle is finished. The Styler can also recognize simple voice commands through Google Assistant. One difference between the two is that the AirDresser has hangers that send jets of air over and through the garments, while the Styler vibrates the hangers back and forth about 220 times per minute. “It extends the life of clothing in between trips to cleaners, saving users money and keeping them looking their best,” said LG Styler spokeswoman Taryn Brucia. Price tag: about $2,000. The Styler is already on the market, with a new black mirror finish available later this year. The AirDresser launch date isn’t yet set.
DRYER DISHES It’s a bold boast, but Bosch and Thermador,
some other GE and Haier smart products to perform tasks such as adjusting the thermostat or turning on the dryer. It is set to launch in May for $1,200-$1,400.
This Feb. 23 photo shows celebrity chef Brian Malarkey during a cooking demonstration at the GE Appliance display during the Design and Construction Week show in Las Vegas. The chef, a Food Network judge, said he likes the precision of an induction cooktop. (AP photo) which are owned by the same parent company, say their high-end dishwashers will eliminate towel and airdrying, even on plastic. To show how it works, Acker added water to a goldfish bowl containing small white pellets of the mineral zeolite. The water was quickly absorbed, and the bowl warmed noticeably. In their high-end dishwashers, the heat generated by the moist zeolite is circulated through the tub after the final drying cycle. This “CrystalDry” feature should be available in late summer on the Bosch Benchmark and 800 Series dishwashers. The price hasn’t been released, but the technology debuted last year on the Thermador Star Sapphire dishwasher with “StarDry,” which retails for $2,800. Not to be left out, the midpriced Bosch 500 series dishwashers will be advertising a new feature called AutoAir. It pops the dishwasher door open about 5 inches at the end of the cycle to release steam. (Look for it in late summer. Price not yet released.) COOKING CREATIVITY Induction cooking is getting an upgrade, and celebrity chef Brian Malarkey used it in a cooking demonstration at the GE display, touting the precise control it allows. “You have so much more range,” he said. For those with nascent cooking skills, GE Appliances’ new Cafe brand offers an induction surface that uses Bluetooth to sync
the burner with a smart frying pan when following a recipe through its Hestan Cue app. That pairing will adjust the pan temperature and monitor the cooking time. It retails for $2,530$4,300. For more confident cooks, Gaggenau has a full-surface, 36-inch induction cooktop that can determine the shape, size and position of up to six pots or pans. The power level follows the pan as you move it around the cooktop, and sensors ensure that pots don’t boil over. It retails for $6,750, with a five-pan, 30-inch cooktop selling for $6,200. FLAUNT IT IF YOU’VE GOT IT While Houzz principal economist Nino Sitchinava told a seminar that a “hot new trend” is to hide the range hood behind cabinetry, GE Profile is taking the opposite approach with its new 27-inch “Kitchen Hub.” In addition to a four-speed ventilation system, the flatfronted hood is a touchscreen that can take voice commands via Google Assistant. Cameras face forward and down to allow multitaskers to post food shots or video chat while they cook. The hood can also be used to access recipes, playlists, social media and Netflix, or to connect with
WATER WORKS For those of us who can’t see straight until we’ve had our coffee, there’s now a way to measure the correct amount of water automatically. Delta’s VoiceIQ faucets lets you set up to six custom container sizes, so a voice command to “fill coffee pot” will turn the water on and off, dispensing the preset amount. It also understands requests for direct measurements, like “2 cups” or “3 quarts.” Available for the past few months on its $500 Trinsic faucet, the $150 VoiceIQ module will be sold separately starting this summer. It is designed to work on any Delta faucet with Touch2O Technology manufactured after January 2018. It also lets you track water usage. Another smart water product intended to reduce the headaches caused by leaking faucets and frozen pipes won an award at the show for best Smart Home Technology. The Flo by Moen hooks up to a home’s main water supply line. Sensors on the Wi-Fi-connected device monitor water flow, pressure and temperature, while artificial intelligence differentiates between normal and abnormal use. Homeowners are fed the information and alerts through a smartphone app. It retails for $500. BLACK IS THE NEW GRAY “We’re kind of tired of stainless steel,” said Sitchinava, of Houzz. “There is a contender that is coming through: black stainless steel.” On the show floor, stainless and black stainless appliances were in abundance, as were shades of white and the occasional pop of cobalt blue and emerald green. And there are new options on the horizon. The Cafe brand offers glass fronts over a platinum finish this fall. And, Samsung is launching a new neutral color this spring: Tuscan Stainless. The warm natural bronze finish was shown on a refrigerator, which still carried accents of stainless steel. A Samsung spokesman said that was to allow the refrigerator to coordinate with existing stainless appliances.
The answer is changing By KIM COOK Associated Press What makes a house or an apartment a home? For some of us, home is a walk-up apartment that we share with a roommate or two. For others, it might be a center-hall house on a leafy suburban street, or a modern glass box overlooking the sea. The variations are endless. The only real universal feature is a roof over your head; everything else that distinguishes a home from mere shelter is different for each of us. And evolving technology and lifestyles are changing what we want our homes to be. “With so many entertainment and smart technology options at our fingertips, we find homeowners are spending more time at home. People are focusing on how they truly use a space to reflect how they live, versus what the room is ‘supposed to be,’” says Kerrie Kelly, an interior design expert for the online real-estate marketplace Zillow. For instance, she notes, dining rooms are no longer just a place to eat. “Adults work from this space and kids do homework here, making a single-use room more multi-purpose,” Kelly says. “We also see ‘library rooms’ in lieu of formal dining rooms, with more attention to comfortable seating for taking in a variety of media. And lastly, the laundry room isn’t just for washing clothes any more. Pet-washing stations are popping up more frequently instead of laundry tubs.” For city dwellers, she’s noticed an increase in conversions of loft-like work spaces into living spaces. “People are interested in living in an urban environment in order to enjoy culture without getting in the car,” she says. “Easily accessible restaurants, entertainment and shopping appeals to all age groups.”
The retailer IKEA surveyed people across the globe for its 2018 “Life at Home” report, and found that 1 in 4 respondents said they work more from home than ever before. Nearly 2 in 3 said they’d rather live in a small home in a great location than in a big home in a less ideal spot. Jeffrey Dungan, an international architect based in Mountain Brook, Alabama, reports that more clients want to use their homes for creative pursuits. “There’s this idea that with the increasing popularity of the Maker movement, and people turning hobbies into successful businesses — whether it’s a side hustle or primary income — the home is more and more becoming a place of business,” he says. “Home is the place where you can do what you love unapologetically, and as more people turn what they love to do into a business, then in a way their business becomes home.” Dungan worked on a home in Texas where the client wanted a sewing room placed right off the master suite. Other clients are also asking for dedicated spaces such as yoga and art studios. In IKEA’s report, Alison Blunt, co-director of the Centre for Studies of Home at Queen Mary University of London, says there are essentially five things that matter to people when they consider the ideal home: “Comfort, security, a sense of autonomy and ownership, and the capacity for privacy. Home at its core goes back to a sense of belonging.” A survey by the homefurnishings retailer Article in 2018 asked people what it took for them to finally call a dwelling a home. Many responders said it takes a couple of holidays, barbecues, family visits, big sporting events and game nights before they really feel “at home.”
For information concerning the dangers of and removal of lead in your homes, visit our staffed both at the Builders’ Show. Booth #195A
Raymond J. Hoover
Certified Arborist License #WI–0458A
S p e a k to a p r o fe s s io n a l a r b o r is t a b o u t h a v in g y o u r tr e e s lo o k e d a t.
906-228-6426
For Questions email: ray@hooverstreeservice.com
www.phdm.org
The Mining Journal 5D
Thursday, March 7, 2019
Small but
so cial What’s trending in front-porch decorating
By KIM COOK Associated Press Back in the days before TV and air conditioning lured people indoors, Americans often hung out on front porches, enjoying the fresh air and socializing with neighbors. In later decades, when they wanted to relax outside, people tended to do it in the backyard, away from noise and traffic. But according to the National Association of Home Builders, the front porch is coming back. On renovation projects, the association says, adding or enclosing a porch is among the most common requests. In a 2016 survey, the group found that front porches were included in about 65 percent of new home builds, up from about 40 percent 20 years earlier. So what are some decor options for this small but social spot? “Comfortable seating is an important part of any front porch,” says Jenny Reimold of the Nashville, Tennessee-based design firm Whim & Willow, and a style expert for the retailer HomeGoods. She suggests a traditional outdoor bench or classic Adirondack chairs in a fun color like teal. Place a rug to anchor the seating area and provide comfort underfoot, she says. “The rug should be roughly 2 feet wider than your seating arrangement.” A rug is also a good way to bring more pattern and color to the porch, when you
This photo provided by Les Jardins shows solar outdoor lights. The light reinterprets the classic lantern design with a slim, teak-framed portable light that has a solar module producing LED light for up to 200 hours per charge. There's a motion sensor and dimming capability as well. Solar lights are a great way to illuminate a porch when electrical plugs aren't possible or practical. (AP photo)
may not have much room for decorative el- to the porch. Galvanized steel pots can hold ements. real or faux greenery. Smith & No matter how much space you’ve got to Hawken’s Montpelier collection provides work with, try deep, comfy to coordinate Sunbrella front-porch cushions in decor with chunky, whiteyour interiors washed, eucafor a cohesive lyptus-wood look indoors frames. Or for and out. narrower Retailers are porches, Opaloffering lots of house’s outoptions. door wicker For example, chairs may be if your style is worth a look. contemporary, Those who Target ‘s neulive near water tral-hued Promight like the ject 62 abcrisp coastal stract outdoor vibe of allrugs, lumbar weather wickpillows, club er seating in chairs and creamy white string lights with blue This photo provided by IKEA shows their LED would blend cushions, tied string light with 24 lights for outdoor use and are sonicely. The in with lar-powered. If electricity isn't available on your new line, starfish, stripe porch, consider these solar lights from IKEA's new which includes or lattice patcollection. (AP photo) indoor d cor, terned outdoor was inspired rug, and navy by Target’s year of inception, 1962. ceramic planters. And for boho decor fans, Also at Target, the rustic farmhouse vibe, there are patterned terracotta planters, folkcurrently popular indoors, can be brought arty floral rugs, fruity-hued and fringed
Below: A variety of outdoor lanterns. "Outdoor lanterns are essential elements of design for any outdoor space because they're not only functional but versatile as they can be used with a variety of home styles, from coastal to farmhouse to traditional," says Nashville-based designer and HomeGoods style expert Jenny Reimold. Left: This photo provided by IKEA shows its LED solar-powered floor lamp, outdoor, spotted red. If electricity isn't available on your porch, consider one of these solar floor lamps from IKEA's new collection. (AP photo)
toss pillows, and woven furniture. Want a swinging seat, but don’t have a beam to hang it from? Consider Casaza’s freestanding swing chair, with a sturdy powder-coated frame holding an all-weather rattan seat with a plush cushion. Also here, a selection of ceramic or cement stools with unusual painted or textured finishes. If you have no electrical outlet handy, you can still illuminate your front-porch seating area with battery-powered or solar lighting. IKEA ‘s new Solvinden solar collection includes string lights as well as table and floor lights, with beachy stripe or polka-dot patterns. “Outdoor lanterns are essential elements for any outdoor space because they’re not only functional but versatile,” says Reimold. “They can be used with a variety of home styles, from coastal to farmhouse to traditional. Lanterns also transition well from summer to fall, making them a great purchase for year-round decorating.” You’ll find whitewashed wood ones at HomeGoods, and Wayfair has a broad range of metal, ceramic or wood options. Use battery-operated pillar candles that can be tapped on and off with a remote control, for safety and convenience. Terrain ‘s Wildfire pillar offers a realistic flickering flame, and can be handily recharged with a USB cord.
Celebrating
40 YEARS
Take advantage of the
40th ANNIVERSARY SALE Visit us at the Builders’ Show this weekend! BudgetWindowsUP.com
906-235-6517
6D The Mining Journal
Thursday, March 7, 2019
2019 U.P. Builders Show MARCH 8
MARCH 9
What are you looking for? CHECKLIST Appliances & Fixtures Architectural Services Asphalt Paving & Sealcoating Banking & Financial Services Barrier Free Brick/Stone/Masonry Contractors & Supplies Building Materials Cabinets – Kitchen/Bath Careers in Construction Caretaking Services Cleaning Products & Services Commercial Construction Concrete Products & Contractors Concrete Coatings Electrical Contractors Embroidery Services Energy Efficiency/Energy Audits Energy Suppliers/Utilities Entertainment/Media Services Equipment Rental Equipment Sales Fence Contractors & Supply Firewood Processors Floor Coverings Foundation Repair Furniture Garage Construction & Overhead Doors Generators Granite Countertops Gutters & Siding Heating & Cooling Home Builders Home Inspection Insulating Concrete Forms Insulation Insurance Kitchen Supplies Landscape Design & Supply Landscape & Lawn Maintenance Machining/Fabricating Organizing Services Outdoor Furniture & Structures Outdoor/Work Clothing Paint Contractors Painting Supplies/Stain Pet Containment Systems Playground Equipment Plumbing Propane Suppliers/Servicers Real Estate Remodeling/Renovating Restoration Roofing Saunas/Sauna Supplies Siding Solar Power Stoves/Fireplaces Sunrooms/Enclosed Porches Tools Waste Removal/Recycling Water Suppliers/Home Filtration Systems Waterproofing – Basement Well Drilling & Pumps Windows & Doors Wood Paneling/Molding/Doors Woodworking – Custom
MARCH 10
SUPERIOR DOME MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN
HAVE HOME PROJECTS? SAVE TIME, SAVE MONEY! COME TO THE U.P. BUILDERS SHOW
…IT’S ALL HERE!
FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION:
Marquette Builders Exchange (906) 226-1140
Home Builders Assoc. of the Upper Peninsula (906) 228-2312
www.upbuildersshow.org LOCAL CHARITIES
A non-profit, community-based organization serving Marquette since 1979. Michigan’s oldest existing hospice.
A home-like, tranquil place for hospice patients, nestled on a beautiful 6 acre wooded setting in Marquette.
IN THE KIDS’ ACTIVITY AREA… Plus GIANT LEGO BUILDING BOOTH
AND MORE! BALLOON ARTS & CRAFTS… Hosted by the GRANT HENRIKSEN ANIMALS
FREE FACE PAINTING!
MEMORIAL FUND
a non-profit which assists families in the U.P. whose child is battling cancer. All donations will support the Fund.
Children’s Activity Area Sponsors - A-1 General Contracting, U.P. General Contracting, Wilbur Construction, Cottages to Castles, DTE Energy, Sankovitch Homes, North Country Disposal & Septic, Rainy Creek Construction, Stonehouse Window & Door, Carpet Specialists, Carey Inc./Sodergren Septic. and Holliday Custom Metal Solutions.
GRAND PRIZE DRAWING Milwaukee Cordless
CHAINSAW ($500 VALUE) donated by…
ENTER AT BOOTHS 200-201
FREE PARKING!
ADMISSION PRICES
HOURS OF SHOW
Adults (18 & older)...................$4.00 Seniors (65 & older).................$2.00 Children (6-17 years)...............$2.00 Children (5 & under)..................Free
Friday 5:00-9:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Sunday 11:00 AM-4:00 PM
Raffle License #R38261
MAJOR SPONSORS:
MAJOR SPONSORS:
2019 Booth Layout Map 148-151 41 Lumber 155 906 Technologies 156 A4 Access 152-153 Amerhart 96-97 American Metal Roofs of Wisconsin 171 APEX General Construction 108-110 Ashley Furniture 65-67 Astro UP Building Products 114-115, 146Barrier Free Store 182 Bera Windows & Doors 202 Big Moose Home Inspections 1--5 Bosk Equipment & Party Rental 26-28 Budget Windows 57-58 Cabin Caretakers 43-44 Carey, Inc./Sodergren Septic Service 104 Cherry Creek Construction 94-95 Children’s Activity Area 167 Cleary Building Corp 20 Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors 52-53 Compound Landscaping/Jet Black 190 Cottages to Castles 136 Creative Industries 23 Culligan Water Condidtioning 126-127 Custom Construction Co 203-204 Dan Perkins Construction 72-73 Diamond House International 183 Dickinson Homes 18-19 Down to Earth Media 172 DP Construction 30-31 Dyna Products/West Shore Tools 119 Efficiency United 196 Elder Agency 98A Enviro-Foam 59 Farm Bureau - The Huber Agency 100-101 FRACO Concrete Products 35 Great American Disposal 198-199 Great Lakes Radio 131 Hantz Financial Services 137 Hiawatha Log Homes 84 Holliday Custom 200 Home Builders Association 159 Home Evaluation Services 74-75 Hoover’s Tree Service 41 Household Appliance 169 Huntington Bank 187 Invisible Fence of the UP 21-22 J-Goods Plumbing & Heating 76 JLA Cretens Enterprise 45 Johnson Glass Cleaning 173 K2 Insulation 125 Karki Drywall 170 Kemp’s Portage Lake Log & Timber Homes 132-134 Keweenaw Saunas 107 Kivisto Tree Service 197 Kleiman Pump & Well Drilling 111 Lake Superior Life Care & Hospice 63-64 Lowe’s 123-124 Mammoth Granite/MI Woody Cabins 62 Marquette Board of Light & Power 201 Marquette Builders Exchange 82 Marquette County 4H Club 184 Marquette County Habitat for Humanity 48-49 Marquette Fence 60-61 Marquette Kitchen & Bath 145 Michael’s Homes 10 Michigan Agency for Energy Michigan Saves Michigan Sustainable Forestry Initiative 32-34 Midway Rentals & Sales 116 Nelson Paint 194 Nine Zero Six Communications 141-142 North Country Disposal & Septic 161-162 Northern Awning & Window 157-158 Northern Energy Solutions 99 Northern Landscapes 105 Northern Michigan Land Brokers 12--14 Northland Basement Systems 37-39 Northland Lawn, Sport & Equipment 46-47 Norway Springs 50 Norwex 121-122 Pella Windows & Doors of WI 51 Pemble Concrete Coatings 205 Peninsula Solar 55-56 Phil & Lee’s Homes 81 Premeau Construction 40 Premium Sheds 193 Professional Painting of NO MI 195 Public Health Delta & Menominee 179 Rainy Creek Construction 188-189 RE/MAX First Realty 164-165 Revive Sales-Superior Sleep Experience 166 River Valley Bank 154 Sankovitch Homes 106 SCI Cleaning & Maintenance 138-139 Select Realty 118 Semco Energy 192 Sherwin Williams 191 Sickler Industries 68-69 Sitting Area 29 Sitting Area 140 Smart Foam Industrial Coatings 24 Snowbelt Stoves 103 SteelGrip SAMM 144 Stonehouse Window & Door 185 Superior Polymer 163 Superiorland Equipment & Tool Rental 168 Swick Home Services 206 Switzer Construction 135 T. Hawkins Builder 128 The Almond Tree 186 The Miners State Bank 92 The Mining Journal 143 The Modern Woodsmith 207 The Window Store/Andersen Windows 11 Trillium House 83 TV6/Fox UP 54 U.P. Electrical Contracting 89-91 U.P. General Contracting 160 U.P. Propane 102 U.P. Wholesale Flooring 178 UP Kubota 15-17 Upper Hand Window Co. 120 Upper Peninsula Power Co. 70-71 Viau, Inc. 77-80 Wandels’ WaterCare 180-181 Wausau Homes Marquette 93 White Water Associates 86 Whitmarsh Builders 174-177 Window Outfitters 87-88, 112-113 Wolverine Power Systems 85 Yooper Tables & Chairs
117 42
Thursday, March 7, 2019
The Mining Journal 7D
Brought to you by the Home Builders Association and Marquette Builders Exchange.
8D The Mining Journal
Northern
Thursday, March 7, 2019
FEATURED BUILDING LOTS & PROPERTIES
Michigan
Land Brokers
VISIT US AT OUR BOOTH THIS WEEKEND AT THE BUILDER’S SHOW TBD Silver Creek Rd, Marquette New residential 2.5 acre lot with almost 450 feet frontage on Silver Creek.
$70,000 MLS#: 1106565 BOB SULLIVAN
TBD M94/Townline Road, Skandia
Outstanding property with a beautiful building site overlooking the ponds on the Skandia/West Branch border.
$69,000 MLS#: 1107778 BRIAN OLSON
73 Acres, Co Road 480, Marquette
40 Acres, Whitefish Access Road, Kiva
Large acreage parcel with excellent road frontage on both sides of CR 480. $185,000 MLS#: 1101308
40 acre parcel of upland terrain with a nice mix of woods and a secluded location with good road access. $39,500 MLS#: 1111574
34851 M95, Republic
80 Acres, W Wolf Lake Road, Ishpeming
BOB ANDERSON / DON WILLSON
BOB SULLIVAN
BOB SULLIVAN
Nearly 40 acres located on M95 with a scenic overlook of the area that could make it a very nice site for your home or recreational building. $37,000 MLS#: 1112675
10750W S Sand Lake Rd, Manistique
5 acres with over 500 feet of sand frontage on this pristine semi-private lake. $94,500 MLS#: 1112920
BOB SULLIVAN
TBD US2 Highway, Naubinway
Nicely wooded parcel approximately five miles east of Naubinway in Mackinac County with 93+ feet of frontage on the Black River. $22,500 MLS#: 1112037
SUE FELDHAUSER
50 Acres, Camp Nine Road, Ralph
50 acre parcel in the heart of deer country that has it all with good access, small creek, wildlife openings, aspen cut over and hardwoods. $39,900 MLS#: 1111324
BOB SULLIVAN
Love the Land!
Bob Sullivan
Associate Broker/ Owner Cell: 906-361-4212
ROB SULLIVAN
High country acreage off Wolf Lake Road less than a half an hour drive from Marquette. $46,000 MLS#: 1091243
TBD Dalton Road, Skandia
Outstanding Skandia hunting property or affordable big acreage building site adjoining a large tract of CFA Land and cornering USA Forest Property. $39,000 MLS#: 1107779
BRIAN OLSON
Lot 7 E Maggie Point Rd, Crystal Falls
11091 East Shore Road, Marenisco
Private, large acreage building lot on Lake Gogebic with 207 feet of water frontage. $85,000 MLS#: 1111437
SUE FELDHAUSER
9 Acres, Deerton Road, Deerton
9.6 acres building parcel with over 330 feet of frontage on the Laughing Whitefish River near Deerton with great road access. $29,000 MLS#: 1112877
ROB SULLIVAN
23 Acres, Co Rd KCB, Big Bay
23 acre parcel just across the road from Lake Independence near Big Bay. $33,500 MLS#: 1107617
BOB SULLIVAN
160 Acres Hardwood Lane, Republic
Beautiful waterfront building lot on Big Maggie Lake on a paved county road just minutes to Crystal Falls. $49,900 MLS#: 1107716
Mqt. Co. parcel with year round access and power. Old farm fields can be cleared for Hobby Farming or wildlife food plots. Good wildlife area for grouse, deer, bear and hare. Priced to sell!
47 Acres, Co Rd 447, Germfask
8338 W Swanson Road, Iron Mountain
ROB SULLIVAN
BOB SULLIVAN
$120,000
BOB SULLIVAN
47 acres with year round access that would make a great building site for your family getaway or year-round residence $33,500 MLS#: 1111584
Rob Sullivan
Associate Broker, Office Manager Cell: 906-362-3337
Brian Olson
Associate Broker Cell: 906-869-6446
Sue Feldhauser Agent Cell: 906-360-2891
MLS#: 1098151
BOB SULLIVAN
Premium building site just minutes from town with county road frontage and electric roadside. $49,500 MLS#: 1109014
Charles Drury Agent Cell: 906-235-3198
Bob Anderson Agent Cell: 906-362-8388
Don Willson
Agent Cell: 906-202-0457
Toll-free 1-866-231-LAND • www.northernmichiganlandbrokers.com • 2552• 2552 USUS 4141West, Marquette 906-225-LAND (5263) • www.northernmichiganlandbrokers.com • www.premiumupproperties.com West, Marquette