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All Things Home with Kaylee Holmstrom

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Kaylee is Thomsen Homes’ newest addition to the Design Team and brings a whirlwind of knowledge, planning and thoughtfulness to the design process. Kaylee manages day to day pricing and designing, keeping each and every home build process flowing smoothly. She assists our Designers with every project and helps make tough decisions, easier. You can also find Kaylee working part-time at Brewtus in Moorhead where she will serve you up some amazing food and cold beverages!

  1. Name three words that you describe you.  Active, outgoing, caring
  2. Do you have any hidden talents or skills? I can eat a whole pizza in a sitting.
  3.  If you could be anywhere other than here, right this minute, where would you be? By a pool, napping while I get a good tan.
  4. Flashback to when you were 10 years old. What did you want to be when you grow up? A Photographer.
  5. My favorite word in the English language is? Food
  6. If you were a superhero, what super power would you have?  Control the weather.
  7. What are you happiest doing, when you’re not working? Having a beer on a patio.
  8. What would be your personal motto? I run on coffee, sarcasm and dry shampoo.
  9. Choose a movie title for the story of your life.  A Series of Unfortunate Events.
  10. What, or who, are you a “closet fan” of? I’ve seen 450 episodes of Law and Order SVU.
  11. Look at your last song listened to. What is it? “On My way To You” by Cody Johnson.
  12. What’s a typical day like for you at work? Meetings,  phone calls & drinking coffee And a gallon of water.
  13. What do you think are the best skills that you bring to your job? I’m persistent and very organized.
  14. What do you love most about your job? Working with my coworkers!

 

Heidi Toso: Small Town Girl With a Big Look on Life & Design

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Mix together a little spunk, attitude, persistence, hats of all kinds and a wealth of design knowledge and you have the perfect recipe for Heidi Toso. Heidi came to Thomsen Homes from High End Custom Homes and production 3.5 years ago and where would we be without her? She is the bread and butter of everything design here at Thomsen and with the design team, she makes your dreams come to life! You can catch her lakeside in the summers with her family, winding down with a cold one. You might even see her walking her cute dogs around town! Get to know Heidi and what she’s all about below!

1.  Name three words that you describe you. Small Town Girl

2.  Do you have any hidden talents or skills? I make a mean pan of pumpkin bars, I used to be one heck of a slalom water skier & synchronized swimmer and I can float in the water for hours- effortlessly!

3.  If you could be anywhere other than here, right this minute, where would you be? On an remote beach with sun & sand (and a cold beverage) or Las Vegas – can’t decide between the 2, love em’ both!

4. Flashback to when you were 10 years old. What did you want to be when you grow up? A veterinarian. I have just love animals and should probably live on a hobby farm!

5. My favorite word in the English language is? Curmudgeonly or cantankerous!

6. If you were a superhero, what super power would you have? Time Travel

7. What are you happiest doing, when you’re not working? Spending time with family & relaxing at the lake

9. What would be your personal motto? “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than b the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – Mark Twain

10. Choose a movie title for the story of your life. The pursuit of happiness

11. What, or who, are you a “closet fan” of? Adam Thielen. Love that he is a small town MN guy making it for himself (it helps that’s he’s a MN Viking as well)

12. Look at your last song listened to. What is it? “Your Song” by Elton John

13. What’s a typical day like for you at work? Hmm….typical is the abnormal, what’s typical even mean?! Haha. Every day is different and every day is an adventure. Seriously – some of my time is spent designing, but majority of my time is customer service, project management and Team Management.

14.  What do you think are the best skills that you bring to your job? Diverse Background from High End Customs homes to Production and many years of experience in the home building industry wearing lots of hats throughout the years!

15.  What do you love most about your job? The people I get to work with every day and the relationships I have created with staff and designing new floor plan layouts/options!

Shelby Gustafson’s Got the “Gusto” For All Things Design

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Shelby is a North Dakota native from Mandan (the better side of the river). She graduated from Northland Community & Technical College and was the winner of the Forx Builders Association & NC&TC Project House Design contest in which she perfected a rambler home, eventually built in East Grand Forks. Shelby has been with Thomsen for two years now and has grown from Design Specialist Assistant to a Design Specialist, meaning she now takes on her own clients and helps them with decisions throughout the build. She has an awesome way of connecting with clients and will make sure your build is exciting and unforgettable. Get know Shelby some more below!

  1. Name three words that you describe you. Sincere, FUNNY, Organized.
  2. Do you have any hidden talents or skills? I’m actually a pretty good cook!
  3.  If you could be anywhere other than here, right this minute, where would you be? I would probably be in my bed, snuggled up in the blankets, taking a nap.
  4. Flashback to when you were 10 years old. What did you want to be when you grow up? I’m about 65% sure I wanted to be a Doctor, until I realized how much school I would have to go to.
  5. My favorite word in the English language is? A lot of 4-letter words, but hey, I work in construction!
  6. If you were a superhero, what super power would you have? Being able to eat whatever I wanted and not gain weight, or feel crappy!
  7. What are you happiest doing, when you’re not working? Anything with my family.
  8. What would be your personal motto? Being called weird is like being called limited edition. It means you’re something people don’t see that often. Remember that.
  9. Choose a movie title for the story of your life. Dumb & Dumber
  10. What, or who, are you a “closet fan” of? Guy’s Grocery Games
  11. Look at your last song listened to. What is it? The Bones – Maren Morris, obsessed!
  12. What’s a typical day like for you at work? Coffee, emails, coffee, meeting, coffee, lunch, meeting, coffee, emails, coffee.
  13. What do you think are the best skills that you bring to your job? A coachable attitude, open mindedness, and a good joke here and there.
  14. What do you love most about your job? The people I work with, we truly are one big family.  

Ready to start your own build? Give us a call at 701.478.3000 or check out ThomsenHomesLLC.com for more information!

Krafting Your Kitchen – What’s Trending in the 2019 Kitchen

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“The kitchen is the heart of every home. It evokes memories of your family history.” – Debi Mazar

 

Indeed the kitchen is the heart of the home, or at least we like to think so here at Thomsen Homes. The kitchen is one of the most personal parts of the home, giving life to a person’s style and uniqueness. Kitchen style is forever changing year after year. 2019 is bringing some new trends that some will be sure to love!

One trend carrying into 2019 is custom-painted cabinets. This enables you to transform your kitchen like never before. Instead of staying within the boundary of stains, painted cabinets give you a plethora of colors to choose from. Literally endless! Are you a white, chic kind of person? Or perhaps you’re bold and like your cabinets to be a statement, maybe going with a blush or navy hue. Whatever your choice, here are a couple colors trending in 2019.

  • Warm Grey
  • Blues (robin’s egg, navy, almost-black blue)
  • Blush
  • Greens (think forest green, sage  or a deep teal)
  • Beige (yes even the “boring” colors aren’t so boring anymore)

 

Another new trend is the mixing of materials in the kitchen. Gone is the cliche that you can’t combine gold and silver or brushed nickel. How dare we? Well we say, “We dare you!” We recommend no more than two different metals in your kitchen. Be sure to make sure your fixtures coordinate well with the cabinetry/counter tops you choose in your home! If you aren’t sure, our designers will point you in the right direction!

What does your kitchen say about you? “Kraft your new kitchen” today with Thomsen Homes!

Preview Night – Join Us!

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Thomsen Homes has a new office! We’re excited to host our Thomsen Homes Preview Night on Thursday, February 19th. This event goes from 4-7 pm and we would love to see you there! Get a tour of our brand new Design Studios and chat with our sales team. Are you looking for a new home? Perhaps a friend or family member is on the hunt? Bring them with! Already, built with Thomsen Homes? Come join us and we can chat about our referral program. You can also enter to win a $500 gift card from Eco Chic! We can’t wait to see you there!

Winter Is Coming: 8 Tips For Prepping Your Home

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Now that you have officially said goodbye to summer and you’ve brought your thick blankets and stockings out of storage, it’s time to also prepare your home for the winter months! Everyone enjoys a lower energy bill every month, right? Well, Thomsen Homes is here to give you a couple tips and pointers on how you can save money and make the best of your home in the winter.

  1. Winterize Air Conditioner & Water Lines: This one is a simple and easy task and can actually save you money when the temps outside warm up again! You just need to drain your hoses and A/C pipes of any excess water. If you have an air conditioner with a water shutoff valve, turn it off. You should also turn off any outside water spigots and store your hoses away.
  2. Turn Down the Water Heater: If you’re anything like me, you like a good hot shower in the winter. Liking your water hot doesn’t mean you have to run your heater temperature high. During the winter you can turn your temperature down about 20 degrees, saving you 5-10 percent on water heating costs. You’ll still be able to enjoy your relaxing shower and save money on the side!
  3. Change Furnace Filters: This is another quick and easy tip. Ideally you should replace your filter every month or so. Clean filters reduce energy demand. We suggest either a electrostatic or HEPA filter.
  4. Put Up Window Plastic: Now you may think this is old school and an eye sore, but if you install the plastic properly, it’s nearly invisible! This will help your home hold in the heat. Kits are available at your local hardware store such as Lowes or Menards.
  5. Insulate Your Pipes: Have you ever heard of someone’s pipes freezing? Yea, it’s not good! All you need to do is touch your pipes. If they’re warm, they should be insulated. You can easily buy pre-slit insulation that you simply cut to size and duct tape around the pipe. No more frozen pipes!
  6. Reverse Your Ceiling Fans: By reversing your fan’s rotation, the warmer air that gets trapped at the ceiling gets pushed down and circulates through the room. 
  7. Block Drafts From Under Exterior Doors: This can be easily done with a rolled up towel, a DYI project or you can purchase a draft snake online.
  8. Open Blinds and Curtains During The Day: Having your blinds/curtains open eliminates air trapped and reduces freezing on windows. Wipe any condensation you see on the jambs and woodwork.
  9. Salt or No Salt?: Only use salt on sealed concrete. Salt will eat away at stone, brick and concrete resulting in chips and pockets on your driveway and sidewalks.
  10. Winterize Your Sump Pump: Watch the video below as Niels explains how to winterize your sump pump:

     

All of these tips and trick shouldn’t take more than a couple hours and soon you will be on your way to an energy efficient home! Check out our Homeowner 101 Page to explore more ways to make your home the best it can be.  Now grab some hot coffee (pumpkin spice or not) and get to it!

Join Us For the 2018 Fall Parade of Homes

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Do you feel it? The crisp air tickling your cheeks as you step outside your front door? The crunch beneath your feet, strolling through the park with your loved ones? It’s that time of year again! Fall is fast approaching and so is the 2018 Fall Parade of Homes. Grab your apple cider and favorite coat and come take a tour! The Parade is held two weekends, September 29th-30th & October 6th-7th. This year Thomsen Homes has five models to share with you and we can’t wait for you to step inside. 

Staged by Eco Chic Boutique, our homes will showcase the value and excellent craftsmanship Thomsen Homes has to offer. Our 2086 Two-Story model, located in the Wilds 9th neighborhood, features a luxurious master bathroom, including a free-standing tub and floating vanity. It will be a spa day, every day. The master closet is a dream with its ample storage space and island! Are you longing to entertain friends and family in a large kitchen and family space? Our 1670 Rambler in Deer Creek gives you that and much more. The dining room has been extended, offering plenty of room for entertaining guests. Curl up on those cold nights in front of the fireplace accented by custom, open, built-in shelving. These are just a couple tidbits to check out while visiting our homes.

Our homes are located in three neighborhoods for the Parade. Our 2180, 1944 and 1439 models are in Bison Meadows in South Fargo. Also located in South Fargo in Deer Creek is our 1670 model. The 2086 model is in Wilds 9th in West Fargo. We invite you and yours to take a peek and settle in September 29th-30th and October 6th-7th! See you then!