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Home & Garden
March 15, 2019
The Spring Flower Show is in full bloom in the Sunken Garden of the Como Park Zoo Conservatory. Provided

Events to know about: flower show, herbs, pansies, spring hanging baskets, more

Home & Garden
March 15, 2019
Be sure to choose waterproof materials to avoid warped wood and water damage. (Dreamstime)

The best and worst materials for your bathroom remodel

Home & Garden
March 15, 2019
Home plan: Luxe ranch offers one-level living.

Home plan: Luxe ranch offers one-level living

March 14, 2019
Dripping-wet home and laundry pinned to clothesline.

Tips for keeping water out of your house during winter thaw

When snow becomes liquid, make sure it's flowing away from your house, not into it.
Home & Garden
March 12, 2019
Hard to miss the blue jay.

How to ace birding basics

You probably recognize more birds than you realize.
Home & Garden
March 12, 2019
Snow+rain=extremely heavy snow

Snow+rain=extremely heavy snow

It's time for Minnesotans to consider removing snow from their roofs because of the weight.
Home & Garden
March 11, 2019
A soaring wall of glass on one side of the house.

Ultra-modern $2.25M farmhouse in Wayzata comes with own vineyard

The dramatic yin-yang designed home sits on a 2-acre site just four blocks from Wayzata's upscale shopping district.
Home & Garden
March 9, 2019
The homeowners and neighbors can gather on the new circular brick patio and use the walkways by the front door of the Minneapolis Georgian Colonial.

Before & After: How to turn your front yard into a popular hangout

Landscaped sitting spot in front yard encourages connecting with neighbors.
Home & Garden
March 9, 2019
At the Monterey Cohousing Community in St. Louis Park, members dine communally once or twice a month.Scott Zien Edgar spoke with his daughter, Avadya,

St. Louis Park's cohousing community seeks like-minded people to join its 'tribe'

This "intentional community" consists of 15 private households that share ownership of the "main house" and grounds.
Home & Garden
March 8, 2019
A living room, before. (Design Recipes)

10 tips for redesigning your home with pieces you already own

Shop your house to freshen up tired spaces.
Home & Garden
March 8, 2019
Beat the winter blues by visiting the Meyer-Deats Conservatory at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. It's free admission on Wednesdays in March.

5 upcoming home and garden events in the Twin Cities

Home & Garden
March 8, 2019
Waconia Built in 1923, this four-bedroom, two-bath house has 2,006 square feet and features upper level bedroom/loft, vaulted ceilings, fireplace, har

Home listings: What $239,900 buys in the Twin Cities area

What you get for the money in Waconia, Roseville and Hastings.
Home & Garden
March 8, 2019
Home plan: Modern farmhouse features four en suites.

Home plan: Farmhouse features four en suites

Home & Garden
March 8, 2019
Welcoming new pieces into the home feels a bit like dating and marriage, says Katie Laughridge. (Bob Greenspan)

How to choose quality furniture

Learn the lingo, scrutinize the details and shop at the right time when investing in pieces.
Home & Garden
March 8, 2019

Neighbor's weeds are spreading from rental property

Home & Garden
March 7, 2019

A technical issue with bird names

Proposal: drop the possessive apostrophe now used in some names
Home & Garden
March 5, 2019
A woodpecker searches for ants, its favorite food.credit:

Pileated woodpeckers tend to come and go

The big showy birds may disappear from feeders for a time, but they usually return.
Home & Garden
March 5, 2019
GENERAL INFORMATION: Sandhill crane migration in Nebraska. IN THIS PHOTO: Frightened by a passing truck, sandhill cranes leave a corn field near Gibbo

Sandhill cranes not deterred by Nebraska weather

Home & Garden
March 5, 2019
Bath fan duct: metal or plastic?

Bath fan duct: metal or plastic?

Should bath fan ducts be made from metal or plastic? If you live in a cold climate like Minnesota, I recommend plastic.
Home & Garden
March 4, 2019
Light woods and birch tree trunks bring a warm organic feel to the interiors of architect Scott Newland's Minneapolis home.

Nordic modern home makes the most of small Minneapolis lot

A Minneapolis architect designed his own Nordic-inspired, eco-friendly home.
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