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Lindström lake home has simple Scandinavian style
At first, Angie and Lenny Koch planned to build a modest beach house in her hometown of Lindström, Minn., and eventually sell it. "Then we got emotionally invested and decided to build it for us," Angie said, "and do it right." It's the AIA Minnesota Home of the Month.
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Need a to-do list? 10 tips to make your home organized (and pretty)
Ten tips for beautifying and organizing a home.
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About that beautiful Sharp-tail photo in Wednesday's StarTrib
Credit for the photo belongs to Roy Zimmerman of Maplewood
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Sister, brother and dad remodel Edina home for multigenerational living
After their mother died a few years ago, Melissa, Adam and their father, Richard, chose to remain in the home so the siblings could continue to provide help and care for their dad.
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Unusual sandpiper brings out flocks of birders
A sharp-tailed sandpiper sighting in Carver County is avian event of the year.
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Trench digging without nasty lawn scars
I've figured out a much better way to dig a trench; it's more time-consuming, but I think it's worth the effort.
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Rare bird getting attention in Carver County
This Sharp-tailed Sandpiper should be heading for Australia right now
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Everyday Solutions: Mpls. homeowners sacrifice tiny closet for big bathroom
Minneapolis homeowners sacrificed a tiny closet to get a family-sized bathroom.
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Sister, brother and dad remodel Edina home to suit multigenerational living
After their mother died a few years ago, Melissa, Adam and their father, Richard, chose to remain in the home so the siblings could continue to provide help and care for their dad.
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Big Year record pushed to 763 by Aussie birder
25 days on Bering Sea island for TWO new birds. OMG
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Great new wildlife web site, seabirds in the Arizona desert
Bits and pieces of news from the birding world
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Bird warning calls work across species
Robins warn other robins, but when their alarm goes out every bird within hearing dashes for cover.
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Reduce the risk of Legionnaires' disease in your home
Nine recently confirmed cases of Legionnaires' disease in Hopkins, MN reminded me of an old blog post that I thought would make for a timely re-blog.
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More about those very successful Big Years
Freezing in Duluth? This Big Year guy deserved it
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Need more space? Attics can make for an affordable expansion
Once-forgotten Minnesota attics are being transformed into bedrooms, art studios, even great rooms. But there are challenges to converting them into usable space. Here's how three sets of Twin Cities homeowners tackled their projects.
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