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What's Happening Dec/Jan 2008

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Christo Distinctive Renovations unveils new website with gallery

A picture, it is said, is worth a thousand words. Case in point is Christo Distinctive Renovations’ new website. The company’s superior work speaks for itself in a gorgeous photographic portfolio and the commentary of satisfied homeowners and architects. Don’t just take Christo Distinctive Renovations’ word for it—see for yourself. 612-243-1597 • www.christorenovations.com

Opportunity knocks: Why it’s the time to buy a home

All that noise in the housing market? It’s opportunity knocking. Despite everything you hear about housing today, one fact remains: It’s a buyer’s market. From new single-family homes to condos to townhomes, you’ll find unparalleled selection, great deals, and mortgage rates to boost your buying power even more. Log on to find out what others are saying, and why now could very well be the best time to buy. www.openthedoorTC.com

Accolades

Sylvestre Construction kitchen wins national Silver Award

Sylvestre Construction has been named a national Silver Award winner in the “Best Kitchen Design over $151,000” category in Professional Remodeler magazine’s sixth annual Best of the Best Design Awards competition. The 2007 award was for Sylvestre’s 2006 Remodelers ShowcaseSM home, a total kitchen update in a 1920s home. Sylvestre Construction is known for residential remodeling and renovations in the Twin Cities’ finest neighborhoods. A panel of judges selected the winners based on design, craftsmanship, and functionality. 612-861-0188 • www.sylvestreconstruction.com

Lake Country Builders renovation earns bronze GreenStar certification

Lake Country Builders’ remodeling project at 4925 Newton Ave. S. in Minneapolis (photo) earned a bronze level certification for green remodeling from Minnesota GreenStar’s pilot remodeling program. Lake Country was among 30 industry leaders chosen to help launch the new program, which certifies and recognizes achievements in green building and is setting a new regional standard. Lake Country Builders is incorporating these standards in its specifications and is providing clients with the option to use green products. The company’s goal is to implement practices that are more energy, material, and water efficient and to provide healthy living spaces. The home appeared on the Builders Association of the Twin Cities Remodelers ShowcaseSM in October. 952-474-7121 • www.lakecountrybuilders.com

See & Do

Sign up for do-it-yourself landscaping seminars at Patio Town

Although Patio Town’s regular schedule of retaining wall and paver installation seminars has concluded for the season, classes may be held over the winter if a sufficient number of people sign up. If you’re interested in hearing about winter do-it-yourself seminars—or if you’d like to organize one yourself—e-mail Patio Town at vmolloy@patiotown.com. Visit Patio Town’s website for directions to its three metro area locations in Oakdale, Burnsville and Maple Grove. www.patiotown.com

Holiday gifts for the whole family: Give the gift of games from Peters Billiards

Pool, foosball, air hockey, Ms. Pacman: You played these games as a kid—now is your chance to play them with your kids. Create special holiday memories this year with games from Peters Billiards. Visit Peters today for holiday delivery. Peters Billiards is located at 6150 Lyndale Ave. S. in Minneapolis. 612-886-8433 • www.petersbilliards.com