home & garden
Owner of senior housing turns childhood home in Minnetonka into assisted-living facility
After his mother decided to move, the owner of English Rose renovated a midcentury showplace to welcome residents.
Looking for more entertaining space? Turn a closet into a home bar
Adding shelving and drawer units gives little used space new life.
Home listings: What $270,000 buys you in the Twin Cities area
What you get for the money in Hopkins, Minneapolis and Circle Pines.
Home listings: What $329,900 buys you in the Twin Cities area
What you get for the money in Shakopee, St. Paul and Inver Grove Heights.
Give the gift of preserving the garden harvest
Looking for a gift for that green thumb in your life? How about something that helps your favorite gardener enjoy the flavors of their garden well past the growing season.
5 ways to save on your heat bill this winter
Home heating costs are expected to be at their highest in more than a decade.
Luxe new condos near Walker Art Center are Minneapolis family's 'new legacy'
A two-story Italian Renaissance-style home in Lowry Hill was torn down to create a boutique building with skyline views.
St. Paul architect's 'diamond in the rough' home shines after award-winning remodel
The work of Marcel Breuer provided inspiration for a 1910 Crocus Hill bungalow's top-to-bottom redo that won a Home of the Month.
Go from room to spooky room at 'A Christmas Carol' in James J. Hill House
Charles Dickens' classic will take over the historic St. Paul home for a roving play.
Minnesota Ornithologists' Union birding planner available for 2023
Profits help the MOU fund bird conservation and study.
Groundbreaking Minnesota birding book gets renewed look
The fifth edition of Kim Eckert's influential "A Birder's Guide to Minnesota" will be in stores soon.
Custom North Loop condo with 'A-plus' skyline views lists for $685,000
The Minneapolis condo in Rock Island Lofts features "oversized" spaces and a terrace overlooking the city.
Renting and the law: How much should depreciation factor into carpet fees?
Landlords typically take depreciation into consideration when replacing carpet.
6 ways to create counter space where there is none
Pro organizers are here to help those lost spaces resurface.
Adding a bench to your space
The do's and don'ts of incorporating that furniture piece that provides function and design.
Need help setting a festive table? Minneapolis entrepreneur has it covered
Hire out the fussing and spend time on your guests.
An eco-friendly guide to getting your bathroom ready for guests
Pick products that convey germ-free pampering, with an eye to avoiding single-use items.
5 best hanging plants to add to your home
Indoor plants are a top design trend, with experts recommending that you mix and match.
Passenger pigeon extinction was fast-tracked
The birds, which once numbered in the billions, nested in Minnesota.
Whimsical and unique, these Minnesota-made wreaths capture the holiday spirit
Myrtle Sletta's designs offer a bit of nostalgia