home & garden
1907 Minneapolis charmer in a 'Best Old House Neighborhood' lists for $349,900
The updated three-bedroom, two-bathroom Foursquare home on a landscaped lot has original stained-glass windows and lots of woodwork.
Edina couple ease 'traffic jam' in kitchen by stealing space from dining room
It's one of 38 remodeling projects that will be spotlighted in the Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase.
Minneapolis custom wallpaper duo She She expands into fabulous fabrics
After getting repeated requests from clients, the duo behind custom wallpaper maker She She is expanding into the fabric world.
Kovels antiques: Shell-shaped porcelain vase made by Royal Dux
Plus: Are stamps without glue worthless? It depends.
Home listings: What $495,000 buys you in the Twin Cities area
What you get for the money in Maple Grove, Minneapolis and Rosemount
Why were there fewer hummingbirds in the yard? Shifting climate is likely culprit
Peak insect season is now a moving target that's harder for migrating birds to hit.
Block print designs on quilts are making Minnesota cabins cozy this fall
Traditional block printing is showing up on quilts across Minnesota as part of a fall trend.
Kovels antiques: Style pendulum always swings back, so Rococo has its moment
Plus: A list of current prices for antique and vintage items.
Midcentury modern home designed by one of Minnesota's first female architects lists for $669,000
Today, it's rare to find a midcentury home that stands true to how it was originally designed in such good condition, according to a housing historian.
Home listings: What $300,000 buys you in the Twin Cities area
What you get for the money in Golden Valley, St. Paul and Ham Lake.
See latest designs by top Minnesota architects on Homes by Architects Tour
The tour (real-life and virtual) includes remodeling projects and new construction across Minnesota.
When's the best time for lawn care? Right now
Adding some steps to your fall routine can save you time in the spring.
Exploring wood furniture customization
Customizing pieces allows you to design to your home's functional needs.
House wrens can be fierce protectors of nests
They may be small, but they're tough as nails.
Millennials embrace Bicentennial style
A new generation is bringing Americana back — with a twist.
Renting and the Law: Top things to avoid before signing lease
Reader looking to sign a lease in new luxury apartment after having not rented for decades.
Kovels antiques: Tips for identifying glassmakers
Recognizing some of the characteristic shapes and colors made by particular glassmakers can help.
St. Paul is a test case for Macalester biology prof studying the loss of ash trees
When ash trees started to be removed in St. Paul, Mary Heskel began to wonder. The Macalester College biology professor knew, of course, that the…
Wills, cash, porn, weed: The secrets that lurk in sofas
Downsizers and cleaning services talk about the good, the bad and the odd items they've come across.
Advice for making the practical pretty
Design advice on ergonomic chairs, mud rooms and even Ping-Pong tables are at top of mind with readers.