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Home & Garden
July 29, 2015
Showy leaves save the day when blooms fade

Showy leaves save the day when blooms fade

When I was a kid I didn't know why anyone would grow something that didn't bloom. Now I get it.
Variety
July 28, 2015

Thousands of fireplaces, stoves recalled by Hearth and Home of Lakeville

Recalls involve natural gas and pellet stove heaters.
Variety
July 28, 2015
Cactus isn’t just for deserts. Prickly pear cactus, or opuntia, is a native plant in the Midwest. And author Edward Lyon points out that there&

Midwest garden guru shares best plant choices

Edward Lyon's new book focuses on central states.
Variety
July 28, 2015
The house, built by Thomas Wise, is one of six in Wayzata left from 1904, according to the historical society. It has been lifted up to be moved to a

Historic 111-year-old Wazyata house saved, relocated for a second life

The Wise house was built in 1904 and now will get a second life in Wayzata.
Variety
July 28, 2015
This is the historical home up for sale by the city in Anoka, Min., Wednesday, May 15, 2013. The starting bid for this 1867 historic house is $1. ] (K

Anoka family settles in after moving, redoing 1880s house

Last year, an Anoka couple paid $1 for an 1880s house, which they moved down the road.
Home & Garden
July 28, 2015

Birds use UV vision to catch prey, mates

Birds can see ultraviolet wavelengths, giving them a fuller view of the world.
Home & Garden
July 28, 2015

How to incorporate collectibles into your home

Home & Garden
July 28, 2015

Home Inspector: Is metal roofing worth the extra cost?

Asphalt roofing shingles dominate our market, yet another kind of roof has been slowly gaining steam over the past several years - metal.
Home & Garden
July 27, 2015

Why are bird nests round?

It's about economy
Variety
July 25, 2015
Kent Hodder stood in his workroom on the first floor of the studio.

'His-and-hers' art studio in Orono is irresistible hangout

When guests gather at Kent and Judy Hodder's place, it's not in the couple's Orono house — but in the rustic building next door. It feels old, but it's actually a brand-new structure with a pole-barn-inspired design and quirky vintage features.
Variety
July 25, 2015
Kent Hodder stood in his workroom on the first floor of the studio.

"His-and-hers" art studio in Orono is irresistible hangout spot

When guests gather at Kent and Judy Hodder's place, it's not in the couple's Orono house — but in the rustic building next door. It feels old, but it's actually a brand-new structure with a pole-barn-inspired design and quirky vintage features.
Home & Garden
July 25, 2015
Cass Gilbert fans can get an inside look at the renovated Emerson Hadley House at the Cass Gilbert Experience on Aug. 15. Provided

Close to home: Cass Gilbert tours, Bachman's birthday bash and harvest preservation class

Home & Garden
July 25, 2015

How to repair damage to stone surfaces

Home & Garden
July 25, 2015
First woman, first Hispanic

First woman, first Hispanic

Now director of US Fish and Wildlife Service
Variety
July 24, 2015
The condo's living room combines traditional touches with modern elements and delivers a panoramic view of Lake Calhoun.

Homegazing: Uptown condo offers views of Lake Calhoun

A theater producer's Uptown condo delivers views of bustling Lake Calhoun corner. You can have it for $2 million.
Variety
July 24, 2015
Japanese Beetles fed on rose blossoms from the Knock Out variety Friday afternoon July, 29, 2011 at the Rose Garden near Lake Harriet in Minneapolis,

Tips on beating Japanese beetles

Control strategies during Japanese beetle season run the gamut, but some harsher "remedies" come with hidden drawbacks.
Home & Garden
July 24, 2015
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Home plan: One-level Colonial living

A wide porch welcomes guests to this classic Colonial exterior. The open layout holds many amenities.
Home & Garden
July 24, 2015
... Golden Valley Built in 1966, this five-bedroom, four-bath house has 2,862 finished square feet and features four bedrooms on on level, new siding,

What $349,000 buys in the metro area

Here's a look at what $349,000 buys in Golden Valley, St. Paul and Hudson, Wis.
Home & Garden
July 24, 2015

Carbon dioxide increases, slowly but surely

Measurement for July 22
Home & Garden
July 23, 2015
Barefooting just got a new name.

Barefooting just got a new name.

'Earthing' is a new fad, or is it?
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