Home + Garden http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/homegarden RSS Feed for Home + Garden en-us Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:12:01 GMT 2012-02-09T17:12:01Z en-us Fix it -- or forget it? http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/homegarden/138871169.html Two things will keep your appliances and gadgets out of the (dwindling number of) repair shops: Buy wisely and read the manual. Here's a guide to whether you should repair it or pitch it. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:32:52 GMT http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/homegarden/138871169.html 2012-02-09T14:32:52Z Want chocolates with that? Drive-through Valentine options http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/homegarden/138871164.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:12:01 GMT http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/homegarden/138871164.html 2012-02-09T17:12:01Z Swans trumpet in Minnesota once again http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/homegarden/138871069.html Trumpeter swans are back from the brink, but they left one thing behind: the urge to migrate. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:15:12 GMT http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/homegarden/138871069.html 2012-02-07T21:15:12Z All-American makeover http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/homegarden/138675294.html A European family, transplanted to the United States, transformed a traditional Cape Cod into a spacious, modern home. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:31:43 GMT http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/homegarden/138675294.html 2012-02-06T18:31:43Z Native plant conference digs into climate change http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/homegarden/138871174.html Conference sponsored by the Wild Ones will discuss birds, bees and strategies for dealing with global temperature changes and the native plants in your back yard. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:47:13 GMT http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/homegarden/138871174.html 2012-02-07T22:47:13Z Fashion and fairies at the Arb http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/homegarden/138871079.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:58:23 GMT http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/homegarden/138871079.html 2012-02-07T20:58:23Z How to fix that pesky leaky faucet http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/homegarden/138871094.html A dripping faucet costs you money, and calling a plumber will, too. Here are some tips if you want to tackle the project yourself. And hints on when to call in a pro. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:00:33 GMT http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/homegarden/138871094.html 2012-02-07T21:00:33Z Clever disguises hide decorating problems http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/homegarden/138675199.html Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:11:37 GMT http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/homegarden/138675199.html 2012-02-05T00:11:37Z Greening the cabin http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/homegarden/138675189.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:05:03 GMT http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/homegarden/138675189.html 2012-02-07T15:05:03Z Home plan: Updated Arts and Crafts http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/homegarden/138675194.html Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:21:23 GMT http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/homegarden/138675194.html 2012-02-04T20:21:23Z