home & garden
Ex-Viking's warehouse loft remodel in North Loop made room for baby
Minneapolis makeover transformed a condo from a cool but impractical space to a functional and beautiful home.
10 tips for home sellers
Paint it, stage it and price it right to get the highest possible return.
$750k time capsule home in Rochester was designed by renowned Prairie School architect
The house still has all its original '70s features, including abundant light oak woodwork, orange Formica countertops in the kitchen and gold carpeting.
St. Paul group joins the push to broaden the face of bird-watching
Getting underserved communities outdoors is a matter of making them feel safe.
Home listings: What $295,000 buys in the Twin Cities area
Coon Rapids Built in 1988, this three-bedroom, three-bath house has 2,071 square feet and features three bedrooms on the upper level, vaulted ceilings,…
Home plan: Cottage-style charm
PLAN 929-1066 Total sq. feet: 2,110 Bed/Bath: 3/ 2.5 Stories: 2 Garage bays: 2 Foundation: Crawl space, basement, slab With a large master suite on the…
A day filled with owls
How to celebrate International Owl Awareness Day Aug. 1 both online and in person.
Medal is from 1800s British 'friendly society'
Q: This is a presentation medal from the Ancient Order of Foresters. I have read these are rare, and some were made entirely of silver…
Chimney swifts facing rapid demise
Their preferred habitat of tree hollows and brick chimneys is disappearing.
Twin Cities urban gardeners share the ups and downs of growing food
Two urban gardeners embrace the setbacks with the successes as they nurture their growing fruits and vegetables.
Summer hygge – 6 ways to make your home feel cozy yet cool
Six ways to get that cozy Danish "hygge" feeling, even during the summer swelter.
10 designer hacks you can afford
Good design doesn’t have to be expensive to look expensive. Further, just because a decor item costs more doesn’t necessarily mean it is better or…
Renter wants to break lease because of COVID-19
Q: My husband and I own a condo in St. Paul, and our renter signed a lease that goes through May 1, 2021. She now…
Home listings: What $499,000 buys in the Twin Cities area
Chaska Built in 2012, this four-bedroom, three-bath house has 2,768 square feet and features bedrooms and laundry on the upper level, 9-foot ceilings,…
US long-term mortgage rates rise; 30-year at 3.01%
Average rates on long-term mortgages rose this week for the first time since June 25, after weeks of marking new record lows.
New Habitat for Humanity program helps Twin Cities seniors age in place
Age Well at Home initiative serves those living on fixed incomes.
Two bird parenting styles achieve the same end
Some birds are ready to go almost as soon as they hatch, while others require constant care and feeding.
Inspecting a water heater vent connector
Inspecting a natural draft water heater vent happens quickly and easily once you know what to look for. Today, I'll show you what to look for when looking at a water heater vent connector. I recently blogged about inspecting water heaters and testing for proper draft at water heaters, and I just couldn't squeeze the part about inspecting water heater vents into those posts. This is really a topic all on its own, so here goes.
Private island with log cabin on edge of BWCA can be yours for $399K
Rustic home near Ely comes with 2,320 feet of shoreline, dock on the mainland, sauna and deluxe outhouse.
Sisters' side-by-side cabins on Minnesota lake help their families stay connected
Thirty years ago, two siblings bought a little cabin near Pelican Rapids. Now the cabins they built on the original site continue to bring them together.