The Latest from Metamorphosis

Join us for an hour on Thursday, September 16th at 7pm as we discuss the best eco-friendly updates for your home and your wallet. Lear about the impact sustainable updates have on the value of your home, its potential resale value and your monthly utility costs...not to mention, the comfort and joy of a greener home!

Details:
Thursday, September 16th, 7-8pm
Mississippi Market, West 7th Store (for directions, or more info on the store, click HERE)
Free
Registration is required.

To register, you can swing by the Mississippi Market customer service desk, or call either 651.690.0507 or 651.310.9499

Check out Metamorphosis' interview with local artist and illustrator Noel Young. The St.Paul native spoke with us about Art, Inspiration and livin' in the Twin Cities. Check out the interview HERE

Minneapolis Rental Property Owners Meeting
Monday, Aug. 30, 5 – 7 p.m.
2104 Park Avenue South
Complimentary supper will be served.

FREE community meeting for Renters and Property Owners alike!

Highlights (besides free dinner) include:
-how to get a free energy audit for yourproperty
-how to get your furnace checked out for free
-how you can apply for a free air conditioner
-how to get free energy efficient light bulbs
-info for a program that will help you get insulation in an attic
-information on a program to get walls insulated at no cost
-how to apply for assistance with payment of light or gas bills
-how to apply for a free energy efficient appliance.

For more information call 612-767-1734 or click here

Don't know much about programmable thermostats?
"Programmable thermostats can save an Upper Midwest home over $200 a year in heating and cooling costs. CERTs and Honeywell are teaming up to offer an exclusive rebate for up to $10 back on a new Do-It-Yourself programmable thermostat. " -www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org

This video also gives you a good idea about why they're awesome:

And .... (drum roll please) here's the info on the rebate:
-www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org

The fact that this happened OR the fact it made the news?
Either way, it's pretty awesome.

Robert Shiller/via Baseline Scenario

Report out today on NPR's Planet Money puts todays home prices in a larger context. Turns out, it's all a matter of perspective.

A true loft, this large Itasca condo boasts brick walls, rustic beam ceilings, and FP. Flowing spaces are perfect for entertaining. Peaceful treetop and river views from the balcony, but close to the Twins, DT Mpls, Near NE. Ample storage. A must see!

Our neighbor to the East, Chicago, has a great local advocate in Karen Kalmek, owner of Green Home Chicago. Not only is she creating and designing beautiful furniture, she's helping drive the local economy.

In this video, CNN talks with Karen about how and why she's doing things just a little bit different. "I'm certainly not a tree hugger," says Kalmek....but we all know that actions speak louder than words.

Check it out:

From www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us

The City of Minneapolis is seeking comments on it draft Bicycle Master Plan, which establishes goals, objectives, and benchmarks to improve safety and mobility for bicyclists and also increase the number of trips taken by bicycle. The draft plan details policies and practices around bicycling in Minneapolis, and includes an update to the 2001 Bicycle Master Plan Map.

Five public meetings will be held to gather public input and answer questions. The meeting times and places are as follows:

It's that time of the year again for the Minnesota State Fair. Get ready for lots of livestock, music, and more food on a stick than you can shake a stick at!