5 Snow Removal Tips

Despite a mild start to the season, winter has officially arrived and with that comes snow removal. While it may seem straight forward, here are 5 tips to avoid causing unnecessary damage to your driveway, sidewalk, and landscape. Most importantly, your safety and health should be your first priority. Shoveling can be an extensive workout for those who are not typically active. Be sure to … Continue reading 5 Snow Removal Tips

Christmas Pajama Party With Team Lucky Duck – 2015

Team Lucky Duck hosted our first annual Christmas Pajama Party for our client’s kids and it was a big hit! While the kiddos enjoyed movies, crafts, and cookie decorating, parents were able to run their holiday errands in peace. We’re not sure who had more fun, the kids or Zach! It was such a big hit, we are already excited to do it again next … Continue reading Christmas Pajama Party With Team Lucky Duck – 2015

15 Outdoor Winter Activities in Minnesota

Winter is here and if you’re willing to embrace the cold, there’s plenty of fun to be had throughout the season. Here are 15 outdoor winter activities to pull you out of hibernation. Duluth’s Bentleyville Tour of Lights November 21 – December 27 An impressive light display with more than 3.5 million lights across 20 acres. St. Paul Winter Carnival January 28 – February 7 Holidazzle Village November … Continue reading 15 Outdoor Winter Activities in Minnesota

Real Estate Myth: Winter is a Bad Time to Sell Your Home

Oftentimes Minnesotans will tell us that they want to wait until spring to sell their home because winter is a bad time to put their house on the market. After working in real estate over the past 5 winters, Team Lucky Duck can dispel that myth. In fact, there are many perks to selling real estate during the off season. As people start to hibernate … Continue reading Real Estate Myth: Winter is a Bad Time to Sell Your Home

The Homeowner’s Gift Guide

Every homeowner has an endless list of items they want for their home. We came up with a gift guide full of suggestions that might make your favorite homeowner’s day. Apple Tree To Be from the New England Trading Company, Ltd. $24.00 Denali 115-Piece Home Repair Tool Kit   Drill $199 Doormat $29 Custom Cutting Board $35 Custom Christmas ornament $83 Cookie Jar $13 Light Fixture $15 – $100 Outdoor Tools $10-$100 Garden … Continue reading The Homeowner’s Gift Guide

Black Friday Door Buster Deals

Black Friday is upon us and we’re here to help you find the best door buster deals. Be sure to check out our guide to surviving Black Friday and then go get your holiday shopping done in one swoop. Walmart Starts 6pm on Thanksgiving Day. From TV and electronics to toys and tools, Walmart has discounts on everything storewide. Amazon Typically the best online shopping … Continue reading Black Friday Door Buster Deals

How to Survive Black Friday

People have been using the day after Thanksgiving as a shopping holiday since the 1920’s but the term “Black Friday” wasn’t coined until the 1960’s when retailers’ accounting systems would go from red (negative) to black (positive). The holiday’s popularity continues to grow each year and has even overflowed into Thanksgiving Day and Cyber Monday. We’re here to help navigate the challenges of finding the best deal … Continue reading How to Survive Black Friday