home & garden
How the pandemic is shaping Minnesota's homes
The pandemic is changing the places we live, from remote workstations to creating spaces for small daily pleasures, like saunas.
Former Viking Trae Waynes' Lake Minnetonka home is on market for $2.195M
Former Vikings cornerback is selling his family's lakeshore home in Minnetrista.
A crop of gardeners who give generously
How previous disease outbreaks influenced home design
Many features common in homes today originated because of previous infectious disease outbreaks and concerns about hygiene, according to a recent article in Architectural Digest.…
Home plan: Modern look, relaxing vibes
PLAN 1070-51 Total sq. feet: 3,138 Bed/Bath: 4/ 2.5 Stories: 2 Garage bays: 2 Foundation: Crawl space Here’s a four-bedroom modern farmhouse with a…
Home listings: What $364,900 buys in the Twin Cities area
St. Louis Park Built in 1923, this three-bedroom, two-bath house has 1,516 square feet and features two bedrooms on the upper level, vaulted…
Renting: Rroommate not on lease moves out; does she still owe rent?
Q: My sister and I rent through a property management company. We are both on the lease, but one of our roommates is not. We…
Overhead powerlines, trees, and exposed connectors: who fixes what
The most common issues we find with overhead powerlines during home inspections are trees rubbing up against them and exposed connectors that present an immediate shock or electrocution hazard. When we find either one of these conditions, we recommend repair. The question that always follows is "Who's responsible for that?"
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.
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.
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.
$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.
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…