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March 8
Spanish style house with a tile roof, curved driveway, arch window details.

Tips for boosting your home's curb appeal

A home's exterior, landscaping and lighting are key elements.
Home & Garden
March 8
A listing near Two Harbors offers fractional ownership of a North Shore lakeside single-family vacation home.

$129,000 gets you part ownership of vacation home with stunning Lake Superior views

Fractional ownership of an updated 1920 three-bedroom, two-bath home near Two Harbors offers five-week access and one-tenth of the deed.
Variety
March 8
Teri Otterness points out a Japanese maple, a hearty Zone 5 plant, at Highland Nursery in St. Paul on Nov. 20, 2023.

Thinking of spring? What the USDA's new hardiness map means for Minnesota gardeners

Minnesota nurseries are making room for new types of plants.
Home & Garden
March 8
Long Lake

Home listings: What $365,000 buys you in the Twins Cities area

What you get for the money in Long Lake, Minneapolis and Shoreview.
Home & Garden
March 8
Wit and Delight blogger Kate Arends Peters updated her St. Paul kitchen with pink cabinetry, a blue range and Calacatta Viola marble countertops that

These Minnesota cooks are saying goodbye to drab neutrals and hello to colorful kitchens

From tiles to cabinets, Minnesota designers and homeowners are cooking up bold palettes for the kitchen.
Home & Garden
March 7
Barred owl

Catch owls on the nest via webcams

You don't have to leave your nest to watch owls on theirs.
Home & Garden
March 7
This bird was once known as McCown's longspur, but now is designated as a thick-billed longspur.

What's in a name? For birds, often nothing helpful

The American Ornithological Society decided to excise all names of people from birds and replace them with something more descriptive.
Home & Garden
March 7
Mall walkers Debbie and Tom Welch, of Edina, walk past a planter installation. "This is incredible," said Debbie. "I can't imagine putting it all toge

Minnesota didn't have much of a winter, but we can still celebrate spring with these free flower shows

The 2024 Bachman's Ideas House and Galleria Floral Experience will run through April.
Variety
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
Anoka

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.
Home & Garden
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.
Home & Garden
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.
Home & Garden
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?
Home & Garden
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

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.
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