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Getting guest-ready

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:38:31 GMT

"Stealth sleepers" offer options for housing those overnight guests who make your household population bulge during the holidays.

Winter garden need not be dull

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:57:21 GMT

Your winter landscape doesn't have to be dull if you spruce it up with trees, shrubs or grasses that keep their looks through the off-season.

His & hers rooms

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:13:57 GMT

When relaxing at home, what's good for the goose isn't always good for the gander. Some couples compromise by creating separate, gender-friendly retreats.

Garden in fall and winter? Yes

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:44:56 GMT

Wintry welcome

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:54:06 GMT

Sellers can lure potential buyers inside by making a good first impression outside. Here are some quick and easy ways to improve a home's curb appeal during the gray days ahead.

Fixit: Fungus on maple tree a symptom of heart rot

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:01:12 GMT

Reader query: Celebrating the season

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:19:20 GMT

What’s the story behind your favorite holiday decoration?

Send a brief description and photo, if possible, to: kim.palmer@startribune.com.

A different kind of SNOW BIRD

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:15:01 GMT

Once the weather turns cold, a fresh crop of birds makes its way to Minnesota. Some are regular winter visitors. Others are birds that are outside their typical range.

Plant spring bulbs now

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:09:37 GMT

Holiday lights: Send us suggestions

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:27:50 GMT

If you have an amazing holiday display, or know someone who has one, please send the information to us for our interactive map.