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July 15, 2016

Renting and the law: Relative of deceased tenant seeks rent refund

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July 15, 2016
Profusion Zinnias and Gnome Gomphrena. (Norm Winter/MCT)

Spreading the love: Plants that reseed themselves

Plants that reseed themselves are gifts that keep on giving to savvy gardeners.
Variety
July 15, 2016
Attendees at a tiny house conference in the Twin Cities paid a visit to the tiny home of Kim and Ryan Kasl, which is set on a lake in south central Mi

What's it really like to live in a 267-square-foot house? Minn. family tells all

Members of a Minnesota family say living in a tiny house has allowed them to live on one income, home-school their kids and "instill amazing values — valuing experiences and time together over stuff we store in our house."
Variety
July 14, 2016
This wallpapered time-capsule home for sale in Golden Valley can be yours

This wallpapered time-capsule home for sale in Golden Valley can be yours

If you ever wanted a house where the walls, ceiling, floors, curtains and furniture match perfectly, now's your chance.
Home & Garden
July 13, 2016

Movie: The Million Dollar Duck

Release in all formats on Aug. 9
Home & Garden
July 13, 2016

Harriers photographed carrying prey to their nest

The male caught the prey, then passed it to the female
Home & Garden
July 12, 2016
Photo by Sharon Shinomiya, special to the Star Tribune After a parent feeds them, young bluebirds sleep deeply, a luxury that will be hard to come by

Goodnight, birds

At dusk birds begin to disappear from the landscape, so where do they spend the night?
Home & Garden
July 12, 2016
Plumbing update: Water hammer arresters are now required in Minnesota

Plumbing update: Water hammer arresters are now required in Minnesota

I blogged about the new Minnesota plumbing code earlier this year, but there was one change I never mentioned: a new requirement for water hammer arresters.
Variety
July 9, 2016
Accent pieces such as a vase are affordable ways to add color to a space, especially tabletop vignettes. (Handout/TNS) ORG XMIT: 1186220

Chartreuse: the perfect summer color?

Chartreuse is crisp and fresh and works with all decor styles.
Home & Garden
July 9, 2016
Burnsville
Built in 1987, this three-bedroom, four-bath house has 2,900 finished square feet and features three bedrooms and a loft on the upper level

Home listings: What $390,000 buys in the Twin Cities

Variety
July 9, 2016
A beauty of a bungalow for PLAN071016

Home plan: Beauty of a bungalow

Variety
July 9, 2016
Everyday solutions loft bedroom makeover by MSR Design. credit Alyssa Lee

Everyday Solutions: Minneapolis loft is revitalized retreat

Two custom walls and sound isolators turn a city loft into an art gallery and quiet retreat.
Home & Garden
July 9, 2016
Carbon dioxide in atmosphere stubbornly over 400 ppm

Carbon dioxide in atmosphere stubbornly over 400 ppm

Scientists say over 350 ppm can mean dangerous climate change
Variety
July 9, 2016

Indoors & Out: Taste & Toast at the Arb, celebrating pollinators and more

Variety
July 9, 2016
HOganshaven.com/Laura Leigh Images Inside Zac and Caitlin Hogan's tiny house

A former Twin Cities family trades space in suburbia for closer family ties in a tiny house

A former Minnesota family trades space in suburbia for closer family ties in a tiny house.
Home & Garden
July 7, 2016
Look up -- there are birds to be seen

Look up -- there are birds to be seen

Interesting birds fly over your house every day
Home & Garden
July 7, 2016
Here, a Habitat for Humanity volunteer brought Valspar primer for the job. About a dozen Habitat for Humanity volunteers from General Mills and Thrive

Buy the right paint before grabbing a brush

Paint brands can vary year to year, so do your homework.
Home & Garden
July 7, 2016

Fresh ways to paint your floors

When you're looking for a fresh look, sometimes it pays to look down.
Home & Garden
July 7, 2016

Where to find more storage space in your house

Chances are you have the space, if you know where to look.
Home & Garden
July 6, 2016

Did your home leak during the storm yesterday?

Buildings do sometimes leak under extreme weather conditions. As long as the building can dry out, a one-time leak event probably isn't going to cause any long-term damage.

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