Carol Karnes Realtor & Design Consulting

09/26/2021

Feel free to reach out if you're thinking of buying or selling! I can help :)

09/11/2021

Too many peppers, tomatoes or onions from your summer garden? Here are some great recipe ideas!
Do you need more space for your garden? Let's find it or design it for you- reach out!

Too many tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, or berries? Try these ideas.

08/28/2021

Crickets, spiders, mice...oh my! Are there signs of pest infestations in your garage? Take care of it now! For tips, tricks and recommendations, reach out today.

Are there creepy-crawlies living in your garage’s dark corners? Here's how to identify the pests that are invading your space, and how to get rid of them.

08/27/2021

Underlying fundamentals are starting to shift slightly, but it's still a great time to sell! Let's chat about how much your house could fetch on the market today.

The Twin Cities real estate market remained busy in July, but activity was down slightly as underlying fundamentals began to shift in favor of a balanced buyer-seller equation.

08/26/2021

https://thebark.com/content/dog-proofing-your-home-room-room-guide

Before adopting my first dog, I did what any soon-to-be dog parent would do, I pet-proofed my home. I was vigilant. Exposed electrical cords were tucked out of sight, my favorite white s**g rug was Scotchgarded and put in a room where my dog would never go without supervision, and I bought a baby ga...

08/26/2021

It's National Day Day! Here's some great ways to celebrate:
https://www.nationaldogday.com/ways-to-celebrate

08/16/2021

Is your home ready for anything? If you don't have an emergency home kit, it may not be! Here's a good guide for putting together your kit:

Be prepared for accidents or natural disasters near your home. Here’s everything homeowners need when putting together an emergency home kit.

08/14/2021

Shrubs are a great plant for new gardeners. Here are a few that can survive even in the heat of the full sun! Need some space to do your own planting? Reach out!

If you need flowering shrubs that—like “mad dogs and Englishmen”—aren’t afraid of the midday sun, try these.

08/13/2021

You may have missed the traditional window for planting your garden, but it's not too late to grow your own food! Check out this list of flowers and vegetables that still have time to grow before the frost, and reach out with questions!

Don't put those gardening gloves away just yet.

08/11/2021

Solar-powered accessories and drought-tolerant plants are just a couple of things that can help you save on utility bills! If you're looking for more tips, or want to find a more energy-efficient home, reach out today!

Reduce your power bills by putting your outdoor spaces to work.

01/28/2021

Is your utility closet a mess? It doesn't need to be! Reach out today if you're looking for help tidying up places in your house like these, or if you'd like to find a new home with more efficient storage.

It’s not supposed to be a futility closet, right? Get a head start on household chores by better organizing your go-to gear.

01/27/2021

It's cold outside for some dogs, too! Is your special friend getting enough exercise? Here's some great indoor tips for keeping your doggies active but if they're anything like mine a good walk in the snow is key!
https://www.bhg.com/pets/dogs/dog-training/games-for-dogs/?blaid=1136656