New porch complements Victorian home in Minneapolis historic district

Milwaukee Avenue homeowner designed a replacement for his crumbling side porch, but waited nearly three decades to tackle the project.

New porch complements Victorian home in Minneapolis historic district

New porch blends seamlessly with vintage Victorian home in Minneapolis historic district

A new porch and deck complement the character of a vintage Victorian house.

Victorian house in Excelsior transformed from teardown target to charming home

Empty nesters didn't want to dramatically change the house's scale or character.

Designer's own Wayzata fixer-upper gets makeover that 'marries old and new'

A fixer-upper to sell becomes home for keeps.

Victorian house in Excelsior transformed from teardown target to charming home

Sharon and Rick Dahlstrom remodeled a Victorian home in the heart of downtown Excelsior.

Wayzata fixer-upper gets designer makeover

Designer and real estate agent Beth Trautman fell in love with one of her projects and decided to make it her home.

Dark unfinished attic in Minneapolis is transformed into airy hobby room

Empty nesters enjoy quilting and playing music.

Front porch is now light-filled living space in small Minneapolis house

Homeowner used time after layoff and construction skills to make "the nicest space in the house."

Drafty front porch is now a cozy room for all seasons

Handy homeowner increased the livable space in his Minneapolis home.