A listing near Two Harbors offers fractional ownership of a North Shore lakeside single-family vacation home.

$129,000 gets you part ownership of vacation home with stunning Lake Superior views

Fractional ownership of an updated 1920 three-bedroom, two-bath home near Two Harbors offers five-week access and one-tenth of the deed.

Thinking of spring? What the USDA's new hardiness map means for Minnesota gardeners

March 8
Teri Otterness points out a Japanese maple, a hearty Zone 5 plant, at Highland Nursery in St. Paul on Nov. 20, 2023.
Minnesota nurseries are making room for new types of plants.

These Minnesota cooks are saying goodbye to drab neutrals and hello to colorful kitchens

March 8
Wit and Delight blogger Kate Arends Peters updated her St. Paul kitchen with pink cabinetry, a blue range and Calacatta Viola marble countertops that
From tiles to cabinets, Minnesota designers and homeowners are cooking up bold palettes for the kitchen.
Home & Garden
March 16
Tim Foster, holding 14-year-old Papillon Vince, and Bruce Schabell, in front of a Romanesque garden temple with a screen porch on March 6, 2024 that t

How an abandoned 1857 farmhouse in Stockholm, Wis., became a full-time residence

The four decades of projects have been a labor of love for the homeowners, who just finished building their forever home on the property.
Variety
March 15
Windows let ample light into the Ely log home while providing vistas of the woods and Burntside Lake. A stone wood-burning fireplace keeps things cozy

Lakeside Ely home in North Woods lists for $2 million

The property on Burntside Lake has a sauna, dock and private beach.
Home & Garden
March 14
An osprey with wings spread on a nest on a man-made platform.

Osprey are the medium-sized raptors with the 'W' wings

Elegant fishing hawks becoming a familiar sight again in the metro area.
Home & Garden
March 14
Amy Kehoe and Todd Nickey of the Los Angeles-based design firm Nickey Kehoe discuss wallpaper options at Nickey’s home in Pasadena, Calif.

Are you guilty of 'abuse of wallpaper'? Here's how to avoid it.

From choosing the right patterns to proper installation, the experts show us how it's done.
Home & Garden
March 13
A low platform bed doesn't overcrowd a small master bedroom with a low ceiling.

Yes, your home can be sexy, according to romance authors. Here's how.

The way a room looks is only part of the equation.
Home & Garden
March 12
Adjusting your spring cleanup schedule will help pollinators like this bee on an allium flower.

How to spring clean your garden with pollinators in mind

Wait for temperatures to be consistently higher before cutting back perennials, which should be cut at different lengths.
Beautiful Garden contest winners Jim and Sally Strand tend an Asian-inspired garden complete with 23 distinct planting areas in their Plymouth yard. T
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Home & Garden
March 8
Spanish style house with a tile roof, curved driveway, arch window details.

Tips for boosting your home's curb appeal

A home's exterior, landscaping and lighting are key elements.
Home & Garden
March 8
Long Lake

Home listings: What $365,000 buys you in the Twins Cities area

What you get for the money in Long Lake, Minneapolis and Shoreview.
Home & Garden
March 7
Barred owl

Catch owls on the nest via webcams

You don't have to leave your nest to watch owls on theirs.
Home & Garden
March 7
This bird was once known as McCown's longspur, but now is designated as a thick-billed longspur.

What's in a name? For birds, often nothing helpful

The American Ornithological Society decided to excise all names of people from birds and replace them with something more descriptive.
Home & Garden
March 7
Mall walkers Debbie and Tom Welch, of Edina, walk past a planter installation. "This is incredible," said Debbie. "I can't imagine putting it all toge

Minnesota didn't have much of a winter, but we can still celebrate spring with these free flower shows

The 2024 Bachman's Ideas House and Galleria Floral Experience will run through April.
Variety
March 4
A large modern white dresser with eight drawers sits in a living area beside a staircase with metal railings.

Yuen: Seller, beware — if you're hoping to unload this Ikea dresser, it may be worth more than you think

Enterprising "flippers" are scouring online sites for used goods, snatching up items they know will resell for much higher.
Home & Garden
March 1
Anoka

Home listings: What $290,000 buys you in the Twin Cities area

What you get for the money in Anoka, St. Paul and Maplewood.
Home & Garden
March 1
The 715-square-foot freestanding, two-story ADU named Sunflower is screened from the street behind the primary residence. Window placement caters to b

Home of the Month winner is a cheery bright yellow ADU in St. Paul named Sunflower

The freestanding two-story structure is part of the homeowner's vision to create a community living village with an urban farm.
Home & Garden
February 29
Artist Josh Agle (aka Shag) on right, and Brandon McBurney outside McBurney's home in Palm Springs, Calif.

Cool cats and tiki treats: Inside the outrageous midcentury modern Shag House in Palm Springs

The four-bedroom home was designed by architects Dan Palmer and William Krisel for the Alexander Construction Co. in 1958.
Home & Garden
February 29
One of the most popular and spectacular falls is at Gooseberry Falls State Park, this is the middle falls in mid-April.

Birding trails abound in Minnesota

Many of the official birding trails in Minnesota are birding spots linked by highway.
Home & Garden
February 29
A pair of bald eagles perch close to each other on a branch.

Look for eagle eggs to hatch in March

Readers write: Do bird feeders really help birds? Is there such a thing as too many goldfinches?
Home & Garden
February 27
A “pop of pink” adds an unexpected contrast element in this living space.

1980s 'it' colors black and mauve are back in home decor

Here's how to get a contemporary look.
Home & Garden
February 27
A Kitchen Mini Quick Snack miniature cucumber plant growing indoors on a kitchen counter.

How to make the most of your limited kitchen counter space

Small kitchens with minimal counter space come with certain limitations for cooking. Here's how to make the most of the space you've got.
Business
February 26
Lindsay Schroeder, Senior Director, Transformation Management Office and Marvin Connected Home, and Jim Flaherty, Director, Digital Product and Engine

First came smart thermostats. Now Marvin has windows, doors that you can open and close remotely.

While there are aftermarket products that you can add to windows, these are the first mainstream products with the feature baked in.

Home and Garden

Coverage of the latest trends in beautiful Minnesota gardens and home decor.