home & garden
Lake Vermilion midcentury modern cabin designed by Lisl Close lists for $1.6M
The L-shaped cabin sits on a 46-acre property known as Thunderhead, with 3,000 feet of shoreline.
Contemporary Home of the Month in Sunfish Lake makes most of wooded site
Architects let the site "direct the design" of a Home of the Month winner in Dakota County.
Home listings: What $525,000 buys you in the Twin Cities area
What you get for the money in Shorewood, St. Paul and Columbus.
HGTV-renovated 'Brady Bunch' house in Los Angeles sells for $3.2 million
The offer on the iconic TV home was more than $2 million below the May list price.
Kovels antiques: Moser glasswork commands high prices
Plus: How to sell a Beatlemania collection?
How to turn a too-small bedroom into a dream closet
A house with small closets and a spare bedroom? No problem.
How are birds faring through wacky weather?
Cold snaps are likely to impair nesting success more than heat waves. Wildfire impact may not be lasting.
Review: Birding books take you from treetops in Costa Rica to tracks in your backyard.
A host of recent birding-related releases to consider for your bookshelf.
Renting and the Law: How to find out if a landlord has a record of violations
Most court and disciplinary actions are public record — here's where to start.
Kovels antiques: Shell-shaped porcelain vase made by Royal Dux
Plus: Are stamps without glue worthless? It depends.
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.
Home listings: What $495,000 buys you in the Twin Cities area
What you get for the money in Maple Grove, Minneapolis and Rosemount
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.
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.
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.
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.