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September 16, 2019

CO2 measurement for Sept. 14: 408.12 ppm

The number reflects the vegetation growing season, which removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The count hit 415 this past May, as the growing season began.
Home & Garden
September 16, 2019
This "painted lady" Victorian house is one of 12 that will be open for touring during the Ramsey Hill House Tour.

Ramsey Hill tour will open doors to homes of St. Paul's Gilded Age

The juxtaposition between 21st-century lifestyles and 19th-century architecture is the theme of this year's Ramsey Hill House Tour.
Home & Garden
September 16, 2019
Irwin Jacobs' Lake Minnetonka home.

Massive estate sale at Irwin Jacobs' former Orono home this weekend

Artwork, furniture and other belongings of the late Jacobs and his wife will be offered this weekend.
Home & Garden
September 16, 2019
Station 23 Lofts was once a 1906 fire station and was renovated and converted in 1991. Unit #1 is on the market for $1.125 million.

Century-old former fire station now one-of-a-kind Mpls. condo priced at $1.1M

The fire pole is long gone — but the renovated Minneapolis firehouse now works as a flexible three-bedroom loft.
Home & Garden
September 13, 2019
Minnetonka
Built in 1950, this three-bedroom, one-bath house has 1,342 square feet and features three bedrooms on one level, hardwood floors, eat-in k

Home listings: What $250,000 buys in the Twin Cities area

Home & Garden
September 13, 2019
The Lampe family in their freshly finished basement: Dad Ryan with Olivia, 3, and Mom Kelly with Charlie, 5.

This Shorewood home now has the ultimate lower level

A Shorewood family needed basement living space for both grown-ups and kids.
Home & Garden
September 13, 2019
This Mediterranean Villa fits well on a narrow lot.

Home plan: Modern Mediterranean villa

Home & Garden
September 13, 2019
Outdoor kitchens with a plumbing element need to be winterized.

10 tasks for your fall prep checklist

Home & Garden
September 13, 2019
Wallpaper can be placed on a portable screen, as opposed to directly on a wall.

7 home decor mistakes to avoid

Home & Garden
September 13, 2019
This modernist house in Minnetonka was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright Jr.

Minnetonka Frank Lloyd Wright Jr. house saved from demolition — and headed to Pennsylvania

The house, designed by the renowned architect's son, had been approved for demolition but now will be moved to a public park in Pennsylvania.
Home & Garden
September 13, 2019
A model home in Bellwether, a 55-plus active adult community in Corcoran featuring indoor and outdoor pools, a clubhouse, and pickleball and bocce bal

Minnesota's first Del Webb community among 385 models on Parade of Homes

A new 55-plus community in Corcoran, with year-round resort-style living, is among the 385 models open during the Parade of Homes.
Home & Garden
September 10, 2019

Magnificent urns are in Sevres style, but most Sevres marks are fake

Home & Garden
September 10, 2019
Photo credit: Photo by Jim Martin ONE TIME USE ONLY
Caption: A male goldfinch closes in on a seed feast.

Autumn prairies are heaven for goldfinches

These cheerful little finches spend their days chattering and plucking seeds from all those waving flower heads.
Home & Garden
September 10, 2019
Home inspection fail files: wrong house

Home inspection fail files: wrong house

How could a home inspector inspect the wrong house? It's not as tough as it sounds. I've done it twice myself, and at least one other person on my team did it recently.
Home & Garden
September 9, 2019

Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, Sept. 8, 2019

A daily record of global atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration, as measured at the Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii.
Home & Garden
September 9, 2019
This home is set on a point on Enchanted Island in Lake Minnetonka.

$1.95M Enchanted Island home offers rare privacy on popular Lake Minnetonka

Secluded Lake Minnetonka setting feels like being Up North.
Home & Garden
September 7, 2019

BirdNote is a weekly birding digest delivered by email

It's always interesting and informative, with links offering a world of bird photos and text. Take a look.
Home & Garden
September 7, 2019

Carbon dioxide measurements

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Home & Garden
September 7, 2019
New Prague
Built in 1910, this two-bedroom, two-bath house has 1,317 square feet and features two bedrooms on the upper level, updated roof, siding, s

Home listings: What $164,900 buys in the Twin Cities area

Home & Garden
September 6, 2019
Adding plaid textiles to your home is a surefire way to add warmth and style to your fall decor.

Falling into autumn with 3 decor changes

Three ways to ease your decor into the next season.

Home and Garden

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