Langston, 3 and Priscilla, 5, made beeswax candles with mom/Instagrammer Katherine DeGroot at their Stillwater home.

4 simple, sustainable DIY holiday decorating ideas

Instagrammers offer how-tos on their favorite make-it-yourself decorations.

Tips for designing functional home workspaces

December 7
An industrial styled space serves as an office and den in an urban apartment.
Whether your space is a wall or an entire room, here's how to make your home workspace work for you.

Home listings: What $515,000 buys you in the Twin Cities area

December 8
Golden Valley
What you get for the money in Golden Valley, Minneapolis and Apple Valley.
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December 8
Minneapolis 'mushroom house' with old European charm lists for $1.075 million

Minneapolis 'mushroom house' with old European charm lists for $1.075 million

Updated with modern elegance, the 1921 Lowry Hill home is being sold by a master chocolatier.
Home & Garden
December 8
Peach Fuzz offers versatility in clothing and home goods, Pantone’s representatives said, and incorporates a tactile nature that is hard to resist.

The 2024 Pantone Color of the Year is one 'you want to reach out and touch'

Peach Fuzz, a warm and fuzzy hue between pink and orange, is Pantone's Color of the Year for 2024.
Home & Garden
December 7
Yellow-rumped warbler.

A birder's journey from books to binoculars

Bird watchers enjoy fallout, a rest and refueling spot filled with migrating birds, like warblers.
Home & Garden
December 5
Kelly Klein

Renting and the Law: Can lease be broken due to an unexpected medical issue?

Certain requirements must be met in order to break a lease without having to continue to pay rent.
Home & Garden
December 1
Hand cut tiles were added to the stairs by owner Dave Marolt.

Eclectic Minneapolis house with fountains, wildlife habitat goes viral at $250,000

The homeowner took it upon himself to install colorful handmade tiles along staircases, fountains and more.
Home & Garden
December 1
Jordan

Home listings: What $449,900 buys you in the Twin Cities area

What you get for the money in Jordan, Roseville and Woodbury.
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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December 1
Updated 'Steamship Moderne' condo in downtown Minneapolis wins Home of the Month

Updated 'Steamship Moderne' condo in downtown Minneapolis wins Home of the Month

The Mill District abode embraces the Golden Age of ocean liners.
Home & Garden
November 30
A chickadee snacked on cannabis seeds.

Birds may be getting high on 'weed'

Many kinds of birds eat cannabis seeds, which may affect them mentally and physically, like humans.
Agriculture
November 28
Teri Otterness pointed out a Japanese maple, a hearty Zone 5 plant, at Highland Nursery in St. Paul.

USDA's hardiness zone map changes. What it means for Minnesota gardeners and growers

Minnesotans pride themselves on enduring deep, winter cold. The latest map shows this extreme cold is fading.
Home & Garden
November 25
The Woolsey family, including David (left), Brian, 3-month-old Phia, and their two doodles, Walter and Remy, hang out together in the living room of t

A traditional 1935 Tudor on Medicine Lake in Plymouth gets a refresh

The current homeowners moved to Plymouth for larger digs to expand their family.
Home & Garden
November 25
These cranes were holding up traffic on Phantom Lake Road at Crex Meadows State Wildlife Area.

Weather delayed departure of sandhill cranes

Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge and Crex Meadows State Wildlife Area still had lingering crane migrants.
Home & Garden
November 24
Chaska townhouse across from Hazeltine golf  course lists for $289,900

Chaska townhouse across from Hazeltine golf course lists for $289,900

The updated corner unit boasts views of the golf club, lake and city lights.
Home & Garden
November 24
Spring Lake Park

Home listings: What $320,000 buys you in the Twin Cities area

What you get for the money in Spring Lake Park, Minneapolis and Lino Lakes.
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November 24
Clans by artist Loriene Pearson hangs in her Woodbury home.

Three Minnesota artists' work will brighten your home — and life

Eyenga Bokamba, Erin Pena and Loriene Pearson represent different mediums and methods to bring beauty to your interior spaces.
Home & Garden
November 23
We toss a handful of seeds into this deli container, wired to hang. Like this American goldfinch, the birds are happy with an improvised feeder.

Setting up a backyard buffet for birds

Well-stocked feeders provide a feast for the birds, and a feast for the eyes for bird-watchers.
Home & Garden
November 22
Among HGTV’s remodeling ideas that can be completed in a weekend: Paint the front door, front and back.

Big design touches for the small spaces in your home

Whether through "double duty" furniture pieces or visual design tricks, here's how to make limited spaces function beautifully.
Home & Garden
November 22
Textured and tactile materials in this children’s bedroom create a child-friendly environment.

How to decorate your home so it's beautiful yet durable for kids and pets

These materials, colors and patterns can hold up to the "wear and tear" factor.
Home & Garden
November 21
Kelly Klein

Renting and the Law: Know your rights when it comes to senior housing rentals

General Minnesota rental laws apply and several helpful resources are available.
Home & Garden
November 17
The 1931 south Minneapolis home is close to a number of restaurants, trails and entertainment. Standing at over 6,000 square feet it also has a finish

Updated south Minneapolis home close to trails, restaurants lists for $525,000

Organizational shelving that comes with the house makes the most of sloped ceilings in small closets.
Home & Garden
November 17
Anoka

Home listings: What $215,000 to $219,900 buys you in the Twin Cities area

AnokaBuilt in 1887, this three-bedroom, one-bath house listed for $215,000 has 1,211 square feet and features two bedrooms on the upper level, newer air conditioner…

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