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November 25, 2015

New book "Better Birding" lives up to its title

How do you "just know" the identification of that bird?
Home & Garden
November 24, 2015
: Photos by Val Cunningham 1. An eager young Burroughs Birder has just noticed a blue jay landing in a tree at the back of her school.

Schoolkids discover birds in their backyard

A mentor guides a weekly outdoor experience for an eager group, putting down tracks for a future in touch with nature.
Home & Garden
November 24, 2015
Failed window seals: A common cause of foggy glass

Failed window seals: A common cause of foggy glass

One of the most common window and door issues that comes up during a home inspection is fogged glass, more commonly known as a broken seal.
Home & Garden
November 23, 2015
Thousands of Tundra Swans are massing on the Mississippi River

Thousands of Tundra Swans are massing on the Mississippi River

Check the river from Alma, Wis., south to Reno, Minn.
Variety
November 21, 2015
A seating area in the piano room.

Pillsbury mansion has a pedigree – and its own 'period room'

Like many empty nesters, Uri and Melissa Camarena started thinking about downsizing to a condo. Instead they upsized — big time — to a gigantic limestone mansion. You can have it for $1.995 million.
Variety
November 21, 2015

Homegazing: Pillsbury mansion has a pedigree – and its own 'period room'

Like many empty nesters, Uri and Melissa Camarena started thinking about downsizing to a condo. Instead they upsized — big time — to a gigantic limestone mansion. You can have it for $1.995 million.
Home & Garden
November 21, 2015
To create a repurposed design solution for your home, edit out all of the unnecessary items, such as excess furniture, clothing, books and other items

Shop your house first when you want to redecorate

A careful editing of pieces you already own frees up money for new accessories.
Home & Garden
November 21, 2015
... Golden Valley
Built in 1958, this four-bedroom, three-bath house has 3,828 finished square feet and features a master suite with a sauna, coffee b

What $489,000 buys in the metro area

Here's a look at what $489,000 buys in Golden Valley, St. Paul and Roseville.
Business
November 21, 2015
French country home with a memorable exterior. Home plan for Nov. 15

Home plan: French country flavor

This French Country home boasts round columns harmonizing with shingle and stone siding for a memorable exterior.
Business
November 21, 2015

Renting and the Law: Tenants suspect caretaker is stealing their property

Home & Garden
November 17, 2015
DNR Nongame Programís logo forthe cam page

Eagle cam goes live

Home & Garden
November 17, 2015
Kiskadees seen in SD near Minnesota border

Kiskadees seen in SD near Minnesota border

Tropical strays from Texas/Mexico
Home & Garden
November 17, 2015
White-throated sparrows feed by hopping and scraping their feet through leaves and soil to expose seeds and small insects. Some of this species have b

Some birds get a kick out of mulch

Who or what is moving the mulch out of garden beds in the fall?
Home & Garden
November 17, 2015
Why new construction houses need to be inspected by private home inspectors

Why new construction houses need to be inspected by private home inspectors

New construction houses should be inspected by private home inspectors. If you're on the fence about having a new home inspected, please look through these photos.
Home & Garden
November 16, 2015
Codfish are eating Alaskan seabirds

Codfish are eating Alaskan seabirds

That's a switch
Variety
November 15, 2015
This photo provided by Tarcher Perigee shows custom-built boxes that provide both storage and vertical space for a cat in the book, "Catify to Satisfy

How to 'catify' your home with feline-friendly design for better behavior

If your cat is having behavioral issues or damaging your home, it's time to catify. Here's how to get started.
Variety
November 14, 2015
Threshold lanterns, $16.99 to $19.99, Target. (Target) ORG XMIT: 1175257

Rose gold shines bright in home decor

Metallic pink, the hot hue for jewelry, is now lighting up home decor.
Home & Garden
November 14, 2015
... St. Louis Park
Built in 1936, this three-bedroom, two-bath house has 2,050 finished square feet and features an upper-level bedroom and bath, hard

What $335,000 buys in the metro area

Here's a look at what $335,000 buys in St. Louis Park, Minneapolis and Oakdale.
Variety
November 14, 2015
Upholstered bookcase from Century

High Point furniture market showcases the good, the bold and the ugly

Feathers, nostalgia – and a few surprises – were among the trends on display at the recent High Point show.

Home and Garden

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