May 28th, 2008 categories: Green Living
The growing masses of eco-minded consumers are continuously seeking out ways of incorporating green design principles into new or existing homes, but figuring out the logistics isn’t always straightforward. Launched only a few short weeks ago and based on the belief that green design should be available to all, FreeGreen is a new site that offers free, downloadable green house plans.
Free Green’s team of engineers and designers works with industry-leading product manufacturers to create home designs that incorporate different combinations of products, materials and vendors. Their team can also modify or customize any of the design plans and they provide 3-D images, energy simulations and written descriptions to help consumers find the right fit for their lifestyle.
The first of the two models currently available on the site is called the ‘Healthy Family’ model, and combines comfortable contemporary living with superior indoor air quality and low energy bills. With functional options like mudrooms, homework nooks and home offices, Healthy Family homes are intended for young, three- to five-person families in cold to mixed climates.
The second model currently available, the modern ‘Suburban Loft’, on the other hand, features open floor plans and high ceiling loft spaces. Designed to perform efficiently even in cold northern climates, the Suburban Loft plan is intended for first-time buyers or downsizing baby boomers.
And coming soon is the ‘Smart Box’ plan, which FreeGreen aims to make a 1,200 to 1,400 sq. ft. home that can be built for less than $100 per square foot.
Consumers who download FreeGreen’s plans get not just the very detailed plan set, but also an energy report specific to the town or city they select and a welcome packet with additional information, tools and resources.
Check ‘em out at www.freegreen.com!
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May 23rd, 2008 categories: Listings
6333 Wilryan Avenue, Edina, MN 55439
4 bedrooms / 3 bathrooms / 2796 square feet
$375,000
Rebuilt from the ground up in 2004. Spacious 2 story in great neighborhood. Large, Open Kitchen. Marble Bath w/ whirlpool. Beautiful wood floors. Huge Deck for entertaining. Walking distance to Normandale Park and Edina Pool!
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May 21st, 2008 categories: Tips & Tools
Managing a rental property is no task for the faint of heart, and that challenge only multiplies as the list of properties grows. Fortunately, Massachusetts-based Investment Instruments, —makers of Rentometer, which we covered not long ago—has come up with a tool to help make the job easier. Read the rest of this entry »
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May 17th, 2008 categories: Listings
2810 Aldrich Avenue N , Minneapolis, MN 55411
4 bedrooms / 1 bathrooms / 1292 square feet
JUST REDUCED! $105,000
Beautiful and spacious home with 4 separate bedrooms and lots of storage space. 3 porches, deck, and large 2car garage. Short biking distance to UofM campus. Original woodwork with beautiful staircase. New roof, furnace, A/C, siding all in the past 5 yrs! Read the rest of this entry »
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