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Features

Green House Effect

America’s most revolutionary remodel

By Alyssa Ford

Staying in Character

Who says you can’t respect the old and seize the new?

By Jack Gordon

Behind the Scenes

Living through a remodel means surviving mess and chaos—unless you’re a kid

By Maggie Shea

Responsible Remodeling

Minnesota builders do right by the environment

By Greg Breining

Flea Market Fabulous

Two veteran Twin Cities treasure hunters reveal their secrets

By Wendy Lubovich

Columns

Fearless Gardener: Have It Both Ways

Annuals and perennials aren’t an either/or proposition

By Bonnie Bludgett

Editors Note: The Games Begin

Tasks this spring will be a snap. No tug of war necessary.

By Chris Lee

From the Publisher: A Month for the Senses

By Kori Meewes

Departments

InRetrospect: Cult of Beauty

Four modern riffs on one historic design

By Alyssa Ford

InStore: Saving Style

Zinnias in Waseca offers history along with home décor

By Ann Kohler

Savvy Host: May 2008 Savvy Host Recipes

Morels on the menu

Savvy Host: Into the Wild

Make room for morels on your spring menu

By Kathryn West

InSpiration: Be My Guest

Pamper visitors with all the comforts of home

Styled by David Anger

InSpiration: Step On It

Eco flooring revs up style

Produced by Ann Kohler

InSpiration: Counter Point

Go green with everything, including the kitchen sink

Produced by Ann Kohler

InSpiration: Conscious Color

Add razzle-dazzle to your sustainable style

Produced by Alyssa Ford, Ann Kohler, and Jessica Seifer

InDepth: Glass Dancer

Pat Casanova makes magic with heat, light, and molten glass

By John Rosengren

InDepth: Oh Baby! Booms

Mary Lauer’s basement business grows up

By Megan Kaplan

Buyers Guide: May 2008 Buyer's Guide

Contact information for people, places, and things mentioned in this issue

Our Upcoming Events

Twin Cities Luxury Home Tour

June 6-8, 13-15 & 20-22, 2008
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Noon to 6 p.m.

Tour 17 one-of-a-kind Twin Cities homes and discover the latest home and design trends on a self-guided tour through custom homes built by the Twin Cities’ premier home builders.

For more information, visit www.twincitieshometour.net.

The Luxury Home Tour is produced by Midwest Home.

Midwest Home Fall Home & Garden Show

October 3-5, 2008

*Second Year Under Midwest Home Magazine Ownership
*The Finest Products for Living
*Thousands of Dollars in Home Remodeling Project Giveaways
*Luscious Garden Areas

For more information, visit www.homeremodelingshow.com.

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