home & garden
Northeast Mpls. Home of the Month winner with Japanese charred siding is small-scale, energy-efficient
A reimagined house offers a compact floor plan with style to burn for a family of five.
An exclusive look at the $6.49 million penthouse in the Eleven condos in Minneapolis
The unit is the first of 13 penthouses in the new luxe condo tower downtown.
10 ways to get a nicer home with just $20
With some DIY moves and strategic (yet cheap) purchases, your everyday spaces can improve significantly.
What $319,900 buys you in the Twin Cities area
What you get for the money in Chaska, St. Paul and Maplewood.
Exploring the rich history of Indian block printing
India is one of the largest manufacturers and exporters of block prints in the world with each region having its own distinct style of patterns and motifs.
Drop-dead gorgeous red-tailed hawks are easy to identify — most of the time
You'll seem them perched on a favorite light pole or tree limb, on the watch for unwary mice and voles.
'Brain' and 'eyeball' plants, oh my — fun ideas for gardening with kids
Eye-catching plants, play tents and pizza-themed areas are just a few ways to engage young budding green thumbs.
A Twin Cities DIY flower workshop that comes to you
Sip 'N Bloom provides a tips and tricks for making floral arrangements in a social atmosphere
Kovels antiques Q&A: Italian marble stood test of time
Plus: Current prices for collectibles list
Minneapolis Arts and Crafts home once featured on HGTV lists for $499,900
"Decorating Cents" followed a couple's journey in renovating their south Minneapolis Arts and Crafts house.
How to combat Japanese beetle infestations
Late June and early July are prime time for the beetles.
Home listings: What $220,000 buys you the Twin Cities area
What you get for the money in Minneapolis, St. Paul and Roseville.
Renting and the Law: Can renters be charged for utilities of common areas?
With the common areas being a shared meter, a landlord must follow several steps to adhere to the Covenants of Habitability.
A guide to garden lingo, from flawns and stumperies to nativars
As our lawns are constantly evolving, so is the garden-speak that comes with it.
Midcentury modern is the style that won't die
There's no getting over our obsession with Eames loungers, Saarinen tables and Nelson Bubble lamps.
Star interior designer's luxe-minimalist style is 'everywhere'
The queen of muted Brooklyn interiors sought a refresh after almost going broke renovating the townhouse that cemented her place in the interiors world.
A veteran bird-watcher gives Merlin bird ID app a test drive
What's in your yard? A free app from Cornell Lab of Ornithology can identify 1,054 birds by sound.
How to nail the minimalism look in home decor
Editing your possessions is key.
Kovels antiques: George Hunzinger made innovative Victorian furniture
Plus: Dr. Seuss books and current antiques price list
Garden tour 'groupies' offer sage advice for tourgoers: 'Don't pick the flowers'
Grounded in their love for all things plant life, garden tour regulars are a dedicated bunch.