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March 4

A large modern white dresser with eight drawers sits in a living area beside a staircase with metal railings.

Yuen: Seller, beware — if you're hoping to unload this Ikea dresser, it may be worth more than you think

Enterprising "flippers" are scouring online sites for used goods, snatching up items they know will resell for much higher.

Home & Garden

March 1

Home listings: What $290,000 buys you in the Twin Cities area

What you get for the money in Anoka, St. Paul and Maplewood.

Home & Garden

March 1

The 715-square-foot freestanding, two-story ADU named Sunflower is screened from the street behind the primary residence. Window placement caters to b

Home of the Month winner is a cheery bright yellow ADU in St. Paul named Sunflower

The freestanding two-story structure is part of the homeowner's vision to create a community living village with an urban farm.

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February 29

Artist Josh Agle (aka Shag) on right, and Brandon McBurney outside McBurney's home in Palm Springs, Calif.

Cool cats and tiki treats: Inside the outrageous midcentury modern Shag House in Palm Springs

The four-bedroom home was designed by architects Dan Palmer and William Krisel for the Alexander Construction Co. in 1958.

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February 29

One of the most popular and spectacular falls is at Gooseberry Falls State Park, this is the middle falls in mid-April.

Birding trails abound in Minnesota

Many of the official birding trails in Minnesota are birding spots linked by highway.

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February 29

A pair of bald eagles perch close to each other on a branch.

Look for eagle eggs to hatch in March

Readers write: Do bird feeders really help birds? Is there such a thing as too many goldfinches?

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February 27

A “pop of pink” adds an unexpected contrast element in this living space.

1980s 'it' colors black and mauve are back in home decor

Here's how to get a contemporary look.

Home & Garden

February 27

A Kitchen Mini Quick Snack miniature cucumber plant growing indoors on a kitchen counter.

How to make the most of your limited kitchen counter space

Small kitchens with minimal counter space come with certain limitations for cooking. Here's how to make the most of the space you've got.

Business

February 26

Lindsay Schroeder, Senior Director, Transformation Management Office and Marvin Connected Home, and Jim Flaherty, Director, Digital Product and Engine

First came smart thermostats. Now Marvin has windows, doors that you can open and close remotely.

While there are aftermarket products that you can add to windows, these are the first mainstream products with the feature baked in.

Home & Garden

February 23

Coffee tables in an usual shape help to add elegance and save space in this living room.

How to make a small space in your home seem more spacious

Tips help you maximize your home environment.

Home & Garden

February 23

Home listings: What $199,900 buys you in the Twin Cities area

What you get for the money in Minneapolis, St. Paul and Oak Park Heights.

Variety

February 23

Owner Ken Darling has done a number of renovations to his Golden Valley home, but made sure to highlight its key midcentury modern features.

'Groundbreaking' midcentury modern in Golden Valley lists for $1.385 million

The updated 5,884-square-foot house has a greenhouse-like atrium.

Home & Garden

February 23

After a fire destroyed St. Cloud's Foley Mansion almost 20 years ago, the iconic 1889 residence has risen from the ashes with restored ornate woodwork

St. Cloud's iconic Foley Mansion is ready for its close-up after a $7 million restoration

After sitting mostly vacant for nearly two decades, the fire-ravaged 1889 mansion has undergone a major restoration and been transformed into an event space.

Home & Garden

February 22

Foley Mansion Transformation

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February 22

A winter robin sings while perched on a bush filled with snow with its breath showing on a cold day.

The wonder and importance of bird song

PBS show highlights seven exotic animal sounds.

Home & Garden

February 22

To prevent bird window strikes, think outside the window

Decals or other deterrents need to be placed outside the window to be effective, research has found.

Business

February 22

Real estate agent Jeffrey Dewing secured a sign outside a house he’s selling in Wayzata earlier this month.

Inside the most expensive city in the metro: Wayzata

The most expensive city in the metro on the Star Tribune's Hot Housing Index sold for $394 per square foot last year.

Home & Garden

February 19

Unit 3405, a two-bedroom, three-bathroom plus den in the Four Seasons private residences in downtown Minneapolis, features a Nordic palette and floor-

Peek inside the last available condos at the Four Seasons in downtown Minneapolis

The remaining units, designed by an award-winning local architecture firm, have been completed.

Home & Garden

February 16

Home listings: What $525,000 buys in you in the Twin Cities area

What you get for the money in Andover, Minneapolis and Cottage Grove.

Variety

February 16

Bryan Baeumler will be at the upcoming 2024 Minneapolis Home + Garden Show.

HGTV's 'Renovation Island' star among headliners at Minneapolis Home + Garden show

Bryan Baeumler will talk about emerging home trends and home renovation tips.

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