Resources
The best neighbors always have a great recommendation for a plumber, a mortgage person, or a favorite liquor store. Check, check, and check. Many of the the resources on this list are from personal experience, and others are referrals that have been passed along to us. Looking for someone or something you don’t see? Connect and we’ll do our best to help you out.
Mortgage, Refinancing and Credit
Alerus Mortgage/Mortgage Banker
Peggy Ryan – 952-417-8474
Family Means Consumer Credit Counseling Service 651-789-4014 www.familymeans.org
For your free annual credit report
http://annualcreditreport.com
For government fix up fund programs
http://www.mncee.org
Home Improvement Resources
Guilded Salvage
4430 Lyndale Avenue No.
Minneapolis 612-789-1680
(Great place to find vintage home fixtures- lighting, cabinetry, doors, sinks, door hardware, etc. Beautiful!)
Electrical Contractor
Nick Murphy 952-201-6956
Gregorich Floors
Paul Gregorich 651-428-3467
(Install, repair, refinish hardwood floors)
Quality Plumbing
Richard Brandes
952-412-5545
Appliance Repair
Henry
612-770-3914
Minneapolis Lock and Key 612-823-8148
Cardinal Services (Main) Drain cleaning and televising 763-785-1696
House fixer Erik Vevang 952-220-4870
Klier’s Nursery 612-866-8771
5901 Nicollet Ave So Mpls, MN 55419
(These guys sell pavers, decorative rock, etc for landscaping .Super nice people!)
Local Moving Companies
Lovelette Transfer 612-722-3300
Good Stuff Movers 651-488-4808
Misc
Two Dames and Friends are home prep, moving and improving experts. They can help you with cleaning, organizing, downsizing, preparing to sell your home or family estate. 612-578-7880. www.twodamesandfriends.com
For all kinds of stuff including moving boxes.
http://www.craigslist.org
For contacting your representatives. Great resource for finding out what is going on with our government and links to make your voice heard.
http://www.firstgov.gov
Compare different neighborhoods nationwide
http://www.bestplaces.net
For home improvement publications and tips.
http://www.state.mn.us/portal/