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Why homebuyers should consider sewer scans and chimney inspections
Starting now, I'm going to start recommending two new inspection services in addition to standard home inspections: sewer scans and level 2 chimney inspections.
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12,700 wildlife habitat projects completed in 2015
Work done by members of Pheasants Forever
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Homegazing: 1920s brick home in St. Paul blends period character with modern amenities
A spacious Mac-Groveland home seamlessly blends 1920s character with up-to-date amenities. You can have it for $1.185 million.
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Nature-loving couple design a home for the birds in Lake Elmo
A Utah couple's passion for bird-watching, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing lured them to Minnesota to build the retirement home of their dreams. The result: a modern interpretation of Prairie-School style with Scandinavian influences. It's the AIA Minnesota Home of the Month.
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Home of the Month: A house designed for birdwatching in Lake Elmo
A nature-loving couple's home was designed for birding and sustainability.
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Home plan: Hillside haven
This hillside A-frame plan is versatile as a full-time residence or a vacation escape.
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Home of the Month: A house designed for birdwatching in Lake Elmo
A Utah couple's passion for bird-watching, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing lured them to Minnesota to build the retirement home of their dreams. The result: a modern interpretation of Prairie-School style with Scandinavian influences. It's the AIA Minnesota Home of the Month.
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U of M's giant, stinky corpse flower about to open
The once-a-seven-year bloom should be open to visitors all weekend.
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This was a BIG Big Year -- 6,042 species
Noah Strycker's world-wide birding adventure
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Eagles now sitting on eggs on webcam
The bald eagle pair featured on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' webcam have two eggs in their massive nest.
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Birds wage class wars under feeders
Birds that flock under feeders lunge and peck at each other to maintain their social order.
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Mold testing vs. Moisture Testing
My knee-jerk reaction to mold testing is "don't bother". The situations where mold testing may have some value are few and far between.
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U of M's famously stinky 'corpse flower' will bloom soon
For the first time in seven years, the University of Minnesota's "corpse flower" — known, for better or worse, for its off-putting aroma — is about to make its malodorous presence known at the College of Biological Sciences Conservatory.
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TV to the rescue: 'Ask This Old House' pays a house call in Minneapolis
A Minneapolis homeowner got hands-on help during a visit from the PBS series "Ask This Old House."
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Wildly imaginative music room creates rockin' space for house concerts
You'll need an invite to get into this wildly imaginative home concert space — but we're giving you a VIP pass to peek inside.
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Wildly imaginative music room creates rockin' space for house concerts
You'll need an invite to get into this wildly imaginative home concert space — but we're giving you a VIP pass to peek inside.
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Barking up the right tree: Many options beyond maples
Winter is a good time to take stock of your landscape – and the many options beyond maples.
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Around the Region
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- African farmers look to the past and the future to address climate change
- Australians Grace Kim and Hannah Green tied for lead in LPGA Tour's JM Eagle LA Championship
- Angry farmers in a once-lush Mexican state target avocado orchards that suck up too much water
- AP PHOTOS: In northeastern Argentina, yerba mate is more than the national drink, it's a way of life
- US advances review of Nevada lithium mine amid concerns over endangered wildflower
- 8 ways to personalize your rental — and get your deposit back
- Your morning coffee may be more than a half million years old
- California tribe that lost 90% of land during Gold Rush to get site to serve as gateway to redwoods
- Agribusiness giant Cargill not doing enough to fight deforestation, protect human rights, group says
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- Minneapolis couple double down on Uptown with renovation of beloved condo
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