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Home & Garden
August 27, 2019
No electrical disconnect? Not likely.

No electrical disconnect? Not likely.

A common question that I frequently see posted in home inspector forums is about whether or not it's acceptable to have an electrical panel with no main breaker.
Home & Garden
August 26, 2019
Brad and Heather Fox star on HGTV's new "Stay or Sell" series.

Edina couple's new HGTV series will show off Minnesota Nice all season long

The network debuts new Twin Cities-based series "Stay or Sell," starring Edina husband-wife duo Brad and Heather Fox.
Home & Garden
August 23, 2019
Coon Rapids: Built in 1985, this four-bedroom, four-bath house has 2,615 square feet.

Home listings: What $330,000 buys in the Twin Cities area

What you get for the money in Coon Rapids, St. Paul and Shoreview.
Home & Garden
August 23, 2019
Brad and Heather Fox star on HGTV's new "Stay or Sell" series.

All about the new Minnesota-based HGTV show, 'Stay or Sell'

Home & Garden
August 23, 2019
Butterfly weed is now a now common sight in gardens.

Some 'weeds' are now garden stars

Once-shunned weeds are now stars in perennial gardens.
Home & Garden
August 23, 2019
Midcentury-modern-inspired pieces like this sideboard continue to grace new home furnishing collections.

10 home decor trends for fall

Pastels, inlay and interesting mirrors were among the looks spotted at the home furnishings market.
Home & Garden
August 23, 2019
A round dining table is the ideal solution for smaller spaces. (Design Recipes)

8 design hacks to make small spaces feel bigger

Tips for making the most of your small space.
Home & Garden
August 23, 2019
Home plan blends traditional and modern style.

Home plan: Blend of traditional and modern style

Second-floor laundry room is near upper bedrooms.
Home & Garden
August 23, 2019

Can landlord collect double rent for same unit?

Home & Garden
August 23, 2019
A well-organized closet can get every day off to a smooth start. (Dreamstime/TNS) ORG XMIT: 1393808

5 steps to an orderly closet

Get your day off to a better start with an organized closet.
Home & Garden
August 20, 2019
**FOR USE WITH AP LIFESTYLES** Homemade compost is seen Sunday, March 8, 2009 in New Market, Va. Compost or "brown gold" is the product of decomposed

How to build a better garden with compost

A master gardener offers tips on getting started, what to use and what to avoid.
Home & Garden
August 20, 2019
A cardinal fed a young brown-headed cowbird that hatched in its nest.

Cowbirds 'outsource' parenting duties

They evolved to move with herds, putting eggs in other birds' nests.
Home & Garden
August 20, 2019
This diorama or shadowbox provides a view of a French or German tavern from the 19th century. (Handout/TNS)

Black Forest dioramas were aimed at tourists

Later Japanese sculptures often depicted wildlife.
Home & Garden
August 20, 2019
Knob and tube wiring concerns: safety and insurance

Knob and tube wiring concerns: safety and insurance

Buying a home with knob and tube wiring? You should be concerned with the safety of the wiring and the insurability of the home.
Home & Garden
August 19, 2019
Aerial view of the home and the lake.

$4M retreat on Lake Minnetonka is mountain lodge, beach house in one

Lake paradise is prime for entertaining with ultimate indoor and outdoor spaces, including a wine cellar in the kitchen.
Home & Garden
August 17, 2019
The 1950s home's new 21st-century look includes a front entry porch, cedar-clad bay bumpout and tuckunder garage-turned "kids zone." Designed by Eric

'50s rambler in St. Louis Park gets sleek modern makeover

Here's how a couple transformed their tired midcentury home in St. Louis Park.
Home & Garden
August 17, 2019
New Hope: This four-bedroom, two-bath house has 1,273 square feet.

Home listings: What $225,000 buys in the Twin Cities area

What you get for the money in New Hope, Minneapolis and North St. Paul.
Home & Garden
August 16, 2019
An ash tree bears the scars of an emerald ash borer. But not all distressed trees show symptoms on the surface.

Don't ignore 'zombie' trees

Danger can lurk in your landscape when troubled trees are ignored.
Home & Garden
August 16, 2019
Look for a rain showerhead that meets or beats your local water use codes. (Kohler)

What to look for in water-saving showerheads

A variety of features are available with rain showerheads.
Home & Garden
August 16, 2019
Home plan: Old-fashioned farmhouse with modern updates

Home plan: Old-fashioned farmhouse with modern updates

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