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February 18, 2020
House sparrows
Jim Williams

Why some songbirds are shrinking ever so slightly

Studies have found some birds evolving to be smaller in a warming location.
Home & Garden
February 18, 2020
This pot appears to have been made by Native Americans. (handout/TNS) ORG XMIT: 1556878

Minnesota jar may be from Oneota culture

Home & Garden
February 18, 2020
Hazardous electric panels

Hazardous electric panels

The most notorious electric panel is the Federal Pacific Electric Stab-Lok panel, also known as an FPE panel, Federal Pacific panel, or Stab-Lok.
Home & Garden
February 17, 2020

Attracting, feeding, identifying birds

New book covers it all
Home & Garden
February 17, 2020

Birds of the Pacific Northwest

New ID book from University of Washington
Home & Garden
February 17, 2020
House on river

$1.375M St. Paul home boasts river view, historic beauty — with key updates

Restored St. Paul home combines best of old and new.
Home & Garden
February 15, 2020
Architect Marty Berens designed and built a pop-up addition through the roof of his Shakopee rambler.

Space-saving staircase leads to pop-up addition in Shakopee rambler

An architect expands upward with an innovative addition.
Home & Garden
February 15, 2020
Cindy and Mike Colson in their Chanhassen garden.

Beautiful Gardens winner in Chanhassen makes the most of shaded site

Chanhassen gardeners re-create a woodland habitat where trees and foliage take starring roles.
Home & Garden
February 14, 2020
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Home listings: What $439,900 buys in the Twin Cities area

Home & Garden
February 14, 2020
The crisp black-and-white palette in the family room of the Nordic-inspired modern farmhouse in Minneapolis, this year's HGTV Urban Oasis sweepstakes.

HGTV 'Urban Oasis' dream home in Minneapolis is up for sale

The fully furnished, renovated HGTV home with a uniquely cozy interior is listed at $649,999.
Home & Garden
February 14, 2020
A home plan with classic curb appeal.

Home plan: Timeless curb appeal

Home & Garden
February 14, 2020
Porcelain remained popular material and many companies have introduced it as a modern kitchen countertop solution.

Building trends on the horizon

Home & Garden
February 13, 2020

Splatometer!

More about those bug-less windshields What are we doing to ourselves??
Home & Garden
February 13, 2020
Bernd Heinrich on the nesting lives of tree swallows

Bernd Heinrich on the nesting lives of tree swallows

A detailed day-by-day account by a keen observer
Home & Garden
February 12, 2020

Two book reviews

Unique looks at our relationship with birds from a wikkan and a scholar at Cambridge University
Home & Garden
February 11, 2020
Finishing touches on the installation of a professional grade ceiling-mounted projector. (Handout/TNS)

10 ways to make use of the latest trends in home technology

Looking for smart updates for your home? Here are some cutting-edge innovations to help make your life a little easier.
Home & Garden
February 11, 2020
Bryan Kramer, left, and Trent Eisenberg bought Eisenberg's father's house in Plymouth, where Eisenberg lived as a teen, and remodeled it to give it th

See how this '90s Plymouth house was transformed into loft-inspired modern home

A couple traded their urban condo for a modern makeover of the suburban house where one of them grew up.
Home & Garden
February 11, 2020
Jugendstil is the Germanic interpretation of art nouveau. (Handout/TNS)

Pallme-Konig glass vase impressive despite its color

Vase's large size helps its value.
Home & Garden
February 11, 2020
They look fierce, but red-tailed hawks weigh only about 3 pounds.
photo by Jim Williams

Fact check: Could a hawk actually fly away with your tiny dog?

There are many urban rumors about hawks carrying off small dogs and cats, but the reality is much different.
Home & Garden
February 11, 2020
Smoke Alarm Standards—ahead of schedule

Smoke Alarm Standards—ahead of schedule

The confusion and foot-dragging matters, and the fact that it is taking so long to get available technology in place is nothing but a shame.

Home and Garden

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