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home & garden

Fairytale $2M home outside of Minneapolis was inspired by medieval castles

ArchipixHome in Nowthen

French country-style estate was inspired by medieval castles.

Scandia teen gardener and environmentalist is the butterfly whisperer

Olivia Nienaber, 18, has become an avid gardener for pollinators at her family’s 10-acre homestead in Scandia. She plants flowers that draw hummingb

Scandia teen has planted more than 400 flowers, shrubs and trees in her bid to save pollinators.

Latest kitchen trends tracked in Houzz

Kitchen trends include big islands with plenty of storage.

Storage on steroids, with bigger pantries and more cabinets, is among trends tracked by Houzz.


Duluth homes prices surge in record year

Amid record sales, agents see some moving back to the area.


Evening grosbeaks and other outliers visit northern Minnesota

Beautiful northern visitors may show up at feeders this winter.


Tips for handling suet

Merlin birding ID app now free.


Centerpiece is in Art Nouveau style, but not of that era

Civil war cannonball shard appears to be souvenir.


Home listings: What $359,900 buys in the Twin Cities area

What you get for the money in Plymouth, Minneapolis and Roseville.


Landlord unresponsive to requests

Q: I am having issues with my landlord not responding to maintenance requests about my sink and complaints about other residents in the building who…


Collectible comic book caper has happy ending

Recovered collection sold in million-dollar auctions.


New Raptor Center director answers questions about COVID and climate impact

New Raptor Center director talks about the impact of COVID and climate on birds.


24-year-old birdwatcher breaks Illinois record

The end of another year offers time to take stock of the good, the bad, and in the case of Nathan Goldberg, the birds.Goldberg just…


Historic $1.55M St. Paul home was hangout for a young F. Scott Fitzgerald

The author wrote about his friends' grand house with 11 bedrooms and 11 fireplaces.


Lakeville home is a modern take on traditional English Tudor style

Tudor architecture is lightened, brightened and updated for 21st-century living.


How to reflect winter in your decor

A few simple changes can make your home feel warmer and more welcoming.


Tips for setting up a home gym

Home gyms have always been a popular option for getting fit without needing to share space at a fitness club. Unsurprisingly, given New Year's resolutions,…


Home listings: What $249,900 buys in the Twin Cities area

What you get for the money in Nowthen, St. Paul and Prescott.


It's time for a better TV room

Make the most of your screen time by creating a space that's comfortable and inviting.


Couple had a front row seat watching barred owlets grow up

Young barred owls filled one couple's summer with drama and heart-stopping adventures.


Roos chest not quite antique

Q: This is the first time I think I have bought something I think is an antique. I bought a cedar chest made by the…


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