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August 20, 2019
A cardinal fed a young brown-headed cowbird that hatched in its nest.

Cowbirds 'outsource' parenting duties

They evolved to move with herds, putting eggs in other birds' nests.
Home & Garden
August 20, 2019
This diorama or shadowbox provides a view of a French or German tavern from the 19th century. (Handout/TNS)

Black Forest dioramas were aimed at tourists

Later Japanese sculptures often depicted wildlife.
Home & Garden
August 20, 2019
Knob and tube wiring concerns: safety and insurance

Knob and tube wiring concerns: safety and insurance

Buying a home with knob and tube wiring? You should be concerned with the safety of the wiring and the insurability of the home.
Home & Garden
August 19, 2019
Aerial view of the home and the lake.

$4M retreat on Lake Minnetonka is mountain lodge, beach house in one

Lake paradise is prime for entertaining with ultimate indoor and outdoor spaces, including a wine cellar in the kitchen.
Home & Garden
August 17, 2019
The 1950s home's new 21st-century look includes a front entry porch, cedar-clad bay bumpout and tuckunder garage-turned "kids zone." Designed by Eric

'50s rambler in St. Louis Park gets sleek modern makeover

Here's how a couple transformed their tired midcentury home in St. Louis Park.
Home & Garden
August 17, 2019
New Hope: This four-bedroom, two-bath house has 1,273 square feet.

Home listings: What $225,000 buys in the Twin Cities area

What you get for the money in New Hope, Minneapolis and North St. Paul.
Home & Garden
August 16, 2019
An ash tree bears the scars of an emerald ash borer. But not all distressed trees show symptoms on the surface.

Don't ignore 'zombie' trees

Danger can lurk in your landscape when troubled trees are ignored.
Home & Garden
August 16, 2019
Look for a rain showerhead that meets or beats your local water use codes. (Kohler)

What to look for in water-saving showerheads

A variety of features are available with rain showerheads.
Home & Garden
August 16, 2019
Home plan: Old-fashioned farmhouse with modern updates

Home plan: Old-fashioned farmhouse with modern updates

Home & Garden
August 13, 2019
A house sparrow enthusiastically bathes. Birds need water for bathing, to help hold parasites in check, and they need water for hydration, simply to s

What does climate change portend for birds?

Bird territories are likely to shift north as birds struggle to adapt to altered habitats.
Home & Garden
August 13, 2019
The home has deeded access and dock slip on Lake Minnetonka.

Once a stone horse stable, this home near Lake Minnetonka going for $2.1M

A top-to-bottom renovation of the English Tudor revealed amazing stone walls.
Home & Garden
August 12, 2019

Frank Lloyd Wright Jr. house in Minnetonka to be razed to make way for luxury homes

"So-so" modern '60s home, designed by the famed architect's son, will soon be the site of 13 new luxury homes.
Home & Garden
August 10, 2019
A built-in cabinet and full wall were taken down to create a new open and light-filled galley style kitchen designed by Gar Hargens of Close Associate

'50s split-level home in Falcon Heights is refreshed for modern living

As with many homes from that era, the kitchen was originally dark and cut off from the rest of the living spaces.
Home & Garden
August 10, 2019
Chef Amy Thielen and sculptor make themselves at home near Park Rapids, Minn., in a house Spangler originally built as a summer cabin.

Chef Amy Thielen, artist Aaron Spangler make a home in Minnesota woods

The dynamic couple completed an addition to their cabin home on the edge of a state forest some 200 miles northwest of the Twin Cities.
Home & Garden
August 10, 2019

Wildlife refuges bring money to local communities

Report shows economic contributions made to communities hosting the refuges. And then, read the piece on bird tattoos, tats for people, not birds.
Home & Garden
August 9, 2019
Gutter guards can extend the time between gutter cleanings, but don’t think of them as a replacement for properly cleaned gutters. (Dreamstime/

Pros and cons of gutter guards

Are you using the best gutter guards possible?
Home & Garden
August 9, 2019

Renting and the law: Tenant wary of new manager's requests

Home & Garden
August 9, 2019
Screening an existing porch costs an average of $2,000 to $2,800.

5 home projects for outdoor entertaining

Home & Garden
August 9, 2019
Home plan: A multifunctional home with modern touches is ideal for a narrow lot.

Home plan: Multifunctional modern

Home & Garden
August 6, 2019
A house wren, gender unknown. credit: Jim Williams

Female birds can belt out a song, too

You can help add to our understanding of which female birds sing.
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