home & garden
1970s hillside 'Hobbit House' lists for $315,000 in River Falls, Wis.
Architect Mike McGuire's "ahead of its time" design is featured on Zillow Gone Wild.
Siblings who live on same Minneapolis block do 'major' kitchen redos at same time
The brother's updated kitchen was on the spring Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase, and now it's the sister's turn.
Harvest, store and preserve herbs from the garden
From freezing to drying, these tips and tricks will extend the bounty from your herb garden year-round.
Remodeled 1960s Edina split-level 'showstopper' includes slide to backyard
Three new bump-outs on the back help meet a family's space needs in this sensitive renovation.
Reporting drug use, disruptive neighbors has proved unfruitful
Beyond the management company, there are additional avenues for reporting building problems.
Home listings: What $469,000 buys you in the Twin Cities area
What you get for your money in Eden Prairie, Minneapolis and Farmington.
How to highlight hallways
From consoles to artwork, hallways have the potential to be so much more than a pass-through.
Moving in together? Here's how to marry clashing styles
Some key tips will help bring harmony to your living space.
High-end homes increasingly come with 'a kitchen for the kitchen'
Back kitchens are growing in popularity among wealthier homeowners who don't want clutter and mess in the luxe main kitchen.
Habitat change sometimes plays favorites among birds
The Kirtland's warbler came off the endangered list after cowbirds moved on to riper pastures.
Looking for a seasonal refresh? 5 design trends for fall
"Playful shapes" and touches from nature are among the fresh looks.
Home listings: What $300,000 buys you in the Twin Cities area
What you get for the money in Chaska, St. Paul and Vadnais Heights.
The do's and don'ts of wallpaper
The new ways wallpaper is used come with tried and true reminders as well as a fresh set of rules.
How to bag fall leaves, or leave it to the professionals
One family's humorous struggle with the annual chore.
Tucked into Falcon Heights, University Grove spotlights Minnesota architecture
A pair of professors who live in the neighborhood are examining its unusual history.
Can young birds bake inside nest boxes?
Midsummer heat can be lethal to young birds in "inside" nests.
Handcrafted mugs hit the spot at Twin Cities galleries
Cozy up with a one-of-a-kind mug to hold those wonderfully warm beverages in the coming cold months.
Historic Queen Anne Victorian bed-and-breakfast in Anoka lists for $900,000
The 4,200-square-foot inn is "one of the oldest homes in Anoka County" and features separate innkeeper's quarters.
How Minnesota real estate companies are trying to keep agents safe
Concerns about crime have prompted self-defense classes.
Can lease state professional cleaning required upon moveout?
Anything out of ordinary wear and tear that requires professional cleaning should be covered by the damage deposit.