June Home Maintenance To Dos

Every month brings home maintenance projects to keep your home in tip-top shape.  Here’s what you need to do in June to keep your home beautiful for years to come!

  • Paint interior or exterior as needed.
  • If you have wood decks, check them for signs of wear or deterioration.  Repair or replace as needed.
  • Clean and seal decks.
  • Check exterior railings and stairs.  Repair if they are loose or showing signs of wear.
  • Service furnace or heating system.
  • Make sure attic vents work properly. 

Do you have any tips to make these home maintenance projects easier?  We’d love to hear about them in the comments!

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How To Install A Flag Pole

In honor of Flag Day, we’re offering up some easy instructions on installing a flag pole. 

What You’ll Need:

  • flagpole kit
  • quick set concrete (3 bags)
  • assorted plants
  • cordless drill with battery and magnetic screw tip
  • hand tamper
  • post hole digger
  • shovel
  • level
  • screwdrivers (Phillips and flat-head)
  • shims

Continue reading for step-by-step instructions on installing your flag pole. 

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The Spring 2011 Parade of Homes Starts Saturday!

The annual Spring Parade of Homes starts this weekend.  Builders throughout the Twin Cities and Western Wisconsin showcase their latest designs.  This season there are over 340 homes to tour and be inspired by. 

The Parade starts this Saturday, March 5th and goes through Sunday, April 3rd.   The model homes are open every Thursday through Sunday from 12-6pm.  Pick up a guidebook with all the locations at your nearest Holiday Station Store. 

Will you be checking out the Spring 2011 Parade of Homes?

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Free Pancakes for a Good Cause!

Join IHOP on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, 7 a.m. – 10 p.m., for National Pancake Day and receive one complimentary short stack! In return for the free flapjacks, we ask you to consider leaving a little something behind for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and other designated local charities. Thanks to the generosity of their guests, IHOP raised more than $2.1 million last year. IHOP began its National Pancake Day in 2006, and since then, has raised $5.35 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and other local charities and given away more than 10.1 million buttermilk pancakes.

To find out more about this fabulous event or to find an IHOP near you, go to www.ihoppancakeday.com!

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February 2011 Snyder Team Fave!

We’re starting a new blog feature this month!  We love exploring the communities we serve and we want to share our experiences with you.  Each month one of our team members will share their favorite restaurant, park, shop, or other community spot right here.  We’d also love to feature your favorites…so send them our way!

This month we’re featuring one of Jennifer Snyder’s favorites in Woodbury, Angelina’s Kitchen!  You’ll find this cozy little spot at 2170H Eagle Creek Lane.  Their motto is “Take Out You’ll Feel Great About.”  They specialize in healthy, delicious, and fresh meals.  Italian classics like Baked Ziti are always featured while updated versions of comfort foods are also available day to day and week to week.  The ever changing menu means there is always something tasty to bring home for dinner.  Angelina’s Kitchen also provides a catering menu to bring flavor to your next event.

Angelina’s Kitchen is also expanding!  They are partnering with Beans & Bakery next door to become Angelina’s Cafe.  After some renovations, they’ll be serving a new menu featuring items like salads, paninis, all natural frozen yogurt, home made cupcakes, and much more. 

We hope you’ll check out Angelina’s Kitchen and Angelina’s Cafe.  If you call or stop by, let them know The Snyder Team sent you.  Click here to go to their website or find them on Facebook!

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