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January 18, 2020
Joan and John Elton in the garden that John created and tends at their home in St. Cloud.

Retired wrestling coach creates a garden of bountiful blooms in St. Cloud

After the self-taught horticultural expert retired as St. John's University's longtime wrestling coach, he became its landscape manager.
Home & Garden
January 18, 2020
Shorewood Built in 1988, this four-bedroom, four-bath house has 3,872 square feet and features a two-story foyer, vaulted ceilings, built-in bookcases

Home listings: What $549,900 buys in the Twin Cities area

What you get for the money in Shorewood, Minneapolis and Afton.
Home & Garden
January 17, 2020
A bedroom is glammed up through the mix of a classic gold and black color combination.

Designer tips for styling a bed

A designer shares tips, from how to layer to how many pillows are just right.
Home & Garden
January 17, 2020
A bedroom is glammed up through the mix of a classic gold and black color combination.

Tips for a stylish bed

You don't need 8 zillion throw pillows.
Home & Garden
January 17, 2020
Home plan: Fresh farmhouse design

Home plan: Fresh farmhouse design

Home & Garden
January 14, 2020
A pair of adults chose Jim Bombeck's wood duck house to raise their brood.

Ears beat eyes for finding screech owls

You may be sharing the neighborhood with screech owls and never know it.
Home & Garden
January 14, 2020
A pair of adults chose Jim Bombeck's wood duck house to raise their brood.

Screech owls blend in

Open your ears to find screech owls
Home & Garden
January 14, 2020
No matter what you call it, this chest is beautiful.

'Arab chest' was likely made in India to hold dowry

Home & Garden
January 14, 2020
The top five places to find mold in your home

The top five places to find mold in your home

As a home inspector, I don't specifically look for mold, but when I find stuff that looks like mold, I report it as such. A mold issue is a moisture issue.
Home & Garden
January 13, 2020
This estate in Orono is on the market for $4.495 million.

$4.5M French manor in Orono boasts palatial rooms, resort-like pool and gardens

There's also a state-of-the-art kitchen with two marble-topped islands, a custom La Cornue French oven and appliance lifts.
Home & Garden
January 11, 2020
This Victorian-era house, one of the oldest in Stillwater, is on the market for $1.35 million.

$1.35M Victorian in Stillwater includes limestone 'speakeasy' in the basement

Updated Victorian-era house sleeps up to 14 and includes limestone "speakeasy."
Home & Garden
January 11, 2020
St. Paul Built in 1909, this two-bedroom, two-bath house located in the Summit Hill neighborhood has 2,080 square feet and features a fireplace, box b

Home listings: What $495,000 buys in the Twin Cities area

What you get for the money in Plymouth, St. Paul and Hastings.
Home & Garden
January 10, 2020
A room designed by Josh Hildreth features a decorative screen.

Decorative folding screens

Folding screens can divided or unite a room.
Home & Garden
January 10, 2020
Black-and-white artwork as well as a accent bench help add a sense of glam and contrast to this master bedroom.

How to use black and white in decorating

Tips for incorporating this classic combo in your home decor.
Home & Garden
January 10, 2020
Black-and-white artwork as well as a accent bench help add a sense of glam and contrast to this master bedroom.

10 tips for using black and white in home decor

The color combination is currently popular yet also timeless.
Home & Garden
January 10, 2020
Organizing pro Aimee Olson traded her St. Paul home for life in an RV.

Want to declutter and stay organized for good? This pro knows the secret

Homegrown expert shares her values-oriented approach.
Home & Garden
January 10, 2020
Sheepskin is soft and furry to the touch and warm. (Dreamstime/TNS)

How to make your home cozy this winter

Warm up your space with fragrance, deep color, furry throws and more.
Home & Garden
January 10, 2020
Home plan: Easygoing and modern

Home plan: Easygoing and modern

Three-story plan packs in features.
Home & Garden
January 10, 2020

Can tenant break lease for safety reasons?

Home & Garden
January 7, 2020
Northern hawk owl.

A trip birding on Minnesota's 'Boreal Riviera'

An upcoming annual festival draws many visitors to Minnesota's unusual bog.
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