Recent content from Kim Palmer
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.
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.
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.
Dark unfinished attic in Minneapolis is now airy quilt room
DIY chevron wood floors and new windows highlight light-filled space.
Groundbreaking FlatPak House in Minneapolis is on market for first time at $1.1M
The architect's house, featured magazines and newspapers after it was built in 2004, was a case study in modern prefab construction.
Edina author's new book explains how to grow food year-round in Minnesota
Author updates an American garden tradition for today's locavores with a new how-to guidebook.
DIY project creates modern owners' suite in 1937 St. Paul home
An architect and his wife created a spa-like bathroom and walk-in closet with hard work and "a lot of YouTube videos."