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Where to find exotic birds without leaving home
Find exotic birds without leaving homeTired of looking out your windows at the same old birds at your same old feeders? Want a change of…
Now's the time to shop for heirloom seeds
Now's the time to order heirloom seeds, catalogs for the growing season ahead.
Home & Garden
Silhouettes show a side of history
Q: I've done a little research on my pair of silhouettes. Although they don't seem to have much value, I am interested in their history.…
Variety
Birder's life lists can trigger a walk down a bird-lined memory lane
Finding a new-to-you bird crystallizes a moment in time.
Home & Garden
Goodbye Star Tribune
I'm sad to say that this is my last entry for the Star Tribune. I've blogged here weekly for the past nine years, and I've appreciated all of the support. I've learned a lot, I've appreciated your comments, and I've truly enjoyed sharing what I know about houses. Teaching is my passion, and this has given me a platform to reach more people than I ever thought possible.
Home & Garden
They found an empty lot facing the Mississippi River and built a modern dream home
A new modern house in Minneapolis embraces movement, light and its connection to the Mississippi River.
There are some spectacular private gardens around the Twin Cities. We discover several each year in our Beautiful Gardens contest. From October to April, we'll bring you into one Beautiful Garden a month.
Home & Garden
Home listings: What $539,900 buys in the Twin Cities area
Minnetrista Built in 1989, this four-bedroom, four-bath house has 2,904 square feet and features three bedrooms on the upper level, formal dining room,…
Home & Garden
Home plan: Victorian house has seamless flow
PLAN 410-3612Total sq. feet: 3,574Bed/Bath: 4/ 4.5Stories: 2Garage bays: 2Foundation: SlabThis classic design gives you storybook curb appeal with its wraparound porch and decorative…
Variety
Northern cardinals tagteam parenting duties
It takes a lot of work — and sheer luck — to raise two sets of young birds each summer.
Home & Garden
Chicago area teen expected to break Cook County birding record
License and binoculars in hand, teen went after a "big year."
Home & Garden
Damage to grandmother's centerpiece is a value killer
Q: We believe we have a "bride's basket." It came to us from my grandmother, who was married in 1929. A corner of the bowl…
Home & Garden
FLIR C5 Review
FLIR has a relatively new pocket-sized infrared camera with all of the bells and whistles of the much larger and expensive E6. It boasts the same resolution as the E6 but it's a fraction of the price at only $699. With these features and benefits, this camera ought to put the E6 out to pasture.
Home & Garden
$2.2M Victorian home in Minneapolis has been updated with 'every modern convenience'
Owner wishes he could move his Victorian house overlooking Bde Maka Ska to Florida.
Home & Garden
Home listings: What $489,900 buys in the Twin Cities area
AndoverBuilt in 2016, this four-bedroom, three-bath house has 3,140 square feet and features three bedrooms on the main level, vaulted ceilings, fireplace, hardwood floors,…
Home & Garden
Home plan: Large farmhouse goes with the flow
PLAN 1070-55Total sq. feet: 3,075Bed/Bath: 4/ 3.5Stories: 2Garage bays: 3Foundation: Crawl spaceFarmhouse curb appeal is front and center with metal roof accents, a wide front…
Home & Garden
Lake Huron retreat reveres nature
Vacation home creates a stage for a family to play out the stories of their lives.
Home & Garden
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Christmas enthusiast creates a holiday wonderland in her Wayzata home
Even though she can't host parties and fundraisers, a Christmas enthusiast still sets the scene for the season.
Home & Garden
Homeowner wants to reclaim rented room
Q: I rent out a room in my Twin Cities home, where I'm also living. Since I've been working from home during the pandemic, my…
Magazine
A taste of elegance for the holiday table
No matter who's coming for dinner, this rustic and refined table setting with layers of subtle sparkle and casual texture adds warm holiday cheer to…
Magazine
With vintage art, what's old is new again
Here are tips on how to take a page from the past and invest in vintage art. By Sue Campbell
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