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What to Tackle First: A Summer Renovation Priority Guide for Lake Home Owners

Summer at the lake is supposed to be about fishing at dawn, sitting on the dock, and not thinking about your to-do list. But if you’re a lake home or cabin owner in northern Minnesota, you know the truth: every spring reveals something that seasons’ prior left behind. The question isn’t whether there’s work to…

What Does “Home” Mean to You?

What does “home” mean to you? On the Iron Range, home means something a little different. It means resilience. Hard work. Pride in where you come from — and the people who built it. For generations, the Iron Range has helped build this country with the steel industry serving as the foundation for bridges, skyscrapers,…

Your List Isn’t Getting Shorter — but Remodel Season Is

That drafty window isn’t fixing itself. Neither is the door that sticks, the siding that’s been looking rough for several seasons, or the tattered shingles you keep meaning to replace. Remodel season is here on the Iron Range — and if a home or cabin upgrade or remodel project has been on your list, this…

4 Reasons Sentrel Bath Systems Make Sense for Your Northern Minnesota Home or Cabin

If you’ve ever spent a weekend {well, or more time than you should} scrubbing tile grout or dealing with a bath/shower space that just won’t stay clean, you already know — showers can be put to the test. That’s exactly why we brought Sentrel Bath Systems to Pohaki. Here’s why Sentrel Bath Systems are a…

5 Reasons Maytag Appliances Make Sense on the Iron Range

May has always meant fresh starts — thawed ground, open windows, and the satisfying hum of a home running the way it should. This month, we’re celebrating it the Pohaki way: with great deals on the appliances built tough enough for life up here. At Pohaki, May is Maytag Month — our annual celebration of…

Why Diamond Kote Siding is the Standard for Elevated Homes in Northern Minnesota

There’s a difference between building a home in northern Minnesota—and building one that belongs here. Along the shores of Lake Vermilion, in the heart of the Iron Range, nestled in the quaint, quiet luxury of Ely, or tucked into the woods near Side Lake, homeowners across northern Minnesota are choosing materials that deliver more than…

Elevate Your Bathroom with Onyx Shower Systems at Pohaki

If you’re planning a bathroom remodel in northern Minnesota, Onyx shower systems at Pohaki, in Virginia, MN, are one of the most popular upgrades for homeowners across the Iron Range.These premium shower systems combine luxury design, long-lasting durability, and easy maintenance—making them ideal for both homes and cabins. Unlike traditional tile showers, Onyx shower systems…

Iron Range Summers Are Short — Don’t Spend Them Doing Laundry

How the GE Profile UltraFast Combo Gives Your Family More Time at the Lake. If you live on the Iron Range, you know the deal. Summer arrives fast, it’s glorious, and then — just like that — it’s gone. The last thing any of us want to do with those precious warm-weather weekends is stand…

Get Ahead of Patio Season: Plan Your Deck & Patio Upgrade Now

As patio season approaches in northern Minnesota, now is the perfect time to start planning your outdoor living space upgrade. Whether your current deck is aging, weather-worn, or no longer fits your lifestyle, early planning ensures you won’t miss out on peak summer enjoyment. Once construction season begins, reputable contractors book up quickly. Starting your…

Get Ahead of the Construction Season: Why Now Is the Time to Upgrade Your Windows & Doors

As the snow melts and spring begins to take hold across the northland, one thing is certain—construction season is right around the corner. And with it comes packed schedules, longer lead times, and limited availability on some of the most in-demand materials. If upgrading your windows and doors is on your list this year, the…