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Home & Garden
June 10, 2022
Sturdy chairs with wonderfully plush cushions round out the perfect corner for an evening glass of wine or cup of tea. (Nell Hill's/TNS)

Wish list for a backyard oasis

There are a few key items when creating an ideal outdoor living space.
Home & Garden
June 10, 2022
Spring Park

Home listings: What $424,900 buys you in the Twin Cities area

What you get for the money in Spring Park, Minneapolis and Arden Hills.
Home & Garden
June 10, 2022
Beautiful Garden winner Coralee Fox has one goal for her Brainerd-area garden: to put a smile on the face of everyone who sees it. In this massive, fo

Call for Beautiful Garden Contest: Nominate your favorite garden

From edibles to topiaries, we're looking for eye-catching residential gardens with back stories just as beautiful as they are.
Home & Garden
June 10, 2022
Kat Dodge waived a home inspection on her townhouse in Inver Grove Heights. She reviewed homeowner association documents, and said she has found “no

More Minnesota home buyers are skipping an inspection, but should they?

Experts weigh in on the pluses and minuses.
Home & Garden
June 10, 2022

What if landlord keeps damage deposit?

Landlords have a certain period to return deposits. After that, a claim can be filed, with certain documentation recommended.
Home & Garden
June 9, 2022
The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota has given the OK for people to reinstall their bird feeders.

It's OK to reinstall your bird feeders, U's Raptor Center says

Current guidance reflects a low transmission risk of bird flu, but things could change.
Home & Garden
June 8, 2022
A fresh pop of color at the front door can change the entire feel of your home. (Dreamstime/TNS)

Boost your home's curb appeal with these 5 tips

These DIY-friendly projects can be done at minimal cost.
Home & Garden
June 7, 2022
A new backsplash can completely transform an outdated kitchen and protect your walls. (John Wollwerth/Dreamstime/TNS)

Give your kitchen stylish updates on a budget

Designers offer ideas for getting a luxurious and refreshed look.
June 7, 2022

Large, vocal red-bellied woodpeckers take residence in Minnesota

Home & Garden
June 7, 2022
Photo by Don Severson:.A red-bellied woodpecker, with namesake red wash on belly. ONE-TIME USE

Large, vocal red-bellied woodpeckers take residence in Minnesota

A recent addition to our region stakes out its claim in forests and backyards.
Home & Garden
June 7, 2022
“People like the act of buying, but not necessarily the act of using,” said decluttering expert Suzanne Austin.

Collected too much stuff? How to cut through clutter

Experts offer tips on what to throw out and what to save.
Home & Garden
June 6, 2022
Cass Gilbert home in St. Paul's Tangletown lists for $1.295 million

Cass Gilbert home in St. Paul's Tangletown lists for $1.295 million

A St. Paul family undertook a major, historically sensitive rehab of the unique green turret house.
Local
June 4, 2022
Michael Kuykindall and Queen Frye started a garden on a vacant lot in north Minneapolis to improve the community.

Gardeners are reclaiming vacant lots in north Minneapolis and turning them into bountiful gardens

Founders of R. Roots Garden in north Minneapolis are turning four vacant lots into an explosion of vegetables.
Home & Garden
June 3, 2022
Container-grown plants need more frequent watering than those in the ground.

No yard? No problem! How to create a beautiful garden in a small space

On a deck or front stoop, it's not only what you grow, but how you grow it.
June 3, 2022

Cass Gilbert home in St. Paul's Tangletown lists for $1.295 million

Home & Garden
June 3, 2022
The pandemic has been a stressful time for Americans, and interior design in 2022 is focusing on comfort and stress relief. Science has found that ind

5 design trends to make your home an oasis

Tips on going green, keeping things comfortable and getting down to earth.
Home & Garden
June 3, 2022
Richfield

Home listings: What $310,000 buys you in the Twin Cities area

What you get for the money in Richfield, St. Paul and Mahtomedi.
Home & Garden
June 3, 2022

Couple's downsized St. Louis Park rambler makes sustainable, artful statement

Home & Garden
June 3, 2022
A remodeled Prior Lake home by Highmark Builders will be featured on the final weekend of the Artisan Home Tour.

Peek inside the latest in new and remodeled homes in the Twin Cities area

The Artisan Home Tour will run for three consecutive weekends.
Home & Garden
June 3, 2022
Couple's downsized St. Louis Park rambler makes sustainable, artful statement

Couple's downsized St. Louis Park rambler makes sustainable, artful statement

The house was given a whole-house renovation with a small addition.

Home and Garden

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