home & garden
$129,000 gets you part ownership of vacation home with stunning Lake Superior views
Fractional ownership of an updated 1920 three-bedroom, two-bath home near Two Harbors offers five-week access and one-tenth of the deed.
Thinking of spring? What the USDA's new hardiness map means for Minnesota gardeners
Minnesota nurseries are making room for new types of plants.
These Minnesota cooks are saying goodbye to drab neutrals and hello to colorful kitchens
From tiles to cabinets, Minnesota designers and homeowners are cooking up bold palettes for the kitchen.
Yuen: Spring came to Minnesota a while ago, but its official arrival won't be any less sweet
Got seasonal confusion? Talk to a gardener, a canary in the coalmine of climate change.
How an abandoned 1857 farmhouse in Stockholm, Wis., became a full-time residence
The four decades of projects have been a labor of love for the homeowners, who just finished building their forever home on the property.
Lakeside Ely home in North Woods lists for $2 million
The property on Burntside Lake has a sauna, dock and private beach.
Osprey are the medium-sized raptors with the 'W' wings
Elegant fishing hawks becoming a familiar sight again in the metro area.
Are you guilty of 'abuse of wallpaper'? Here's how to avoid it.
From choosing the right patterns to proper installation, the experts show us how it's done.
Yes, your home can be sexy, according to romance authors. Here's how.
The way a room looks is only part of the equation.
How to spring clean your garden with pollinators in mind
Wait for temperatures to be consistently higher before cutting back perennials, which should be cut at different lengths.
Tips for boosting your home's curb appeal
A home's exterior, landscaping and lighting are key elements.
Home listings: What $365,000 buys you in the Twins Cities area
What you get for the money in Long Lake, Minneapolis and Shoreview.
Catch owls on the nest via webcams
You don't have to leave your nest to watch owls on theirs.
What's in a name? For birds, often nothing helpful
The American Ornithological Society decided to excise all names of people from birds and replace them with something more descriptive.
Minnesota didn't have much of a winter, but we can still celebrate spring with these free flower shows
The 2024 Bachman's Ideas House and Galleria Floral Experience will run through April.
Yuen: Seller, beware — if you're hoping to unload this Ikea dresser, it may be worth more than you think
Enterprising "flippers" are scouring online sites for used goods, snatching up items they know will resell for much higher.
Home listings: What $290,000 buys you in the Twin Cities area
What you get for the money in Anoka, St. Paul and Maplewood.
Home of the Month winner is a cheery bright yellow ADU in St. Paul named Sunflower
The freestanding two-story structure is part of the homeowner's vision to create a community living village with an urban farm.
Cool cats and tiki treats: Inside the outrageous midcentury modern Shag House in Palm Springs
The four-bedroom home was designed by architects Dan Palmer and William Krisel for the Alexander Construction Co. in 1958.
Birding trails abound in Minnesota
Many of the official birding trails in Minnesota are birding spots linked by highway.