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Jeanie Kang on a balcony at Aria in Edina, where she rents an apartment and enjoys its proximity to Southdale.

More Twin Citians are opting to live in the shadow of suburban shopping malls

In a short time, living in the shadow of a suburban shopping mall has gone from "You're kidding?" to "Sign me up!"

Crafting a new kitchen for a Prairie School gem in Minneapolis

July 10

The kitchen in a vintage Prairie School-style home now blends with the rest of the house after a redesign by David Heide Design Studio.

A Prairie School gem in Minneapolis gets a functional modern-day kitchen with details inspired by the original house.

Last call for Beautiful Gardens

July 10

Nominate a garden that is beautiful in spirit.

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July 10

Farm with custom home in the heart of Maple Grove hits market for $2M

Oasis in suburbia includes a horse barn, riding ring, vineyard, beehives, a "sugar shack" for making maple syrup and an enormous pool.

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July 10

Home plan: A house that's relaxed and functional

PLAN 23-2726 Total sq. feet: 1,704 Bed/Bath: 3/2 Stories: 1 Garage bays: 2 Foundation: Crawl space, slab, basement Simple design done right is beautiful,…

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July 10

Home listings: What $224,900 buys in the Twin Cities area

Robbinsdale Built in 1932, this four-bedroom, two-bath house has 1,460 square feet and features three bedrooms on the upper level, hardwood floors, eat-in…

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July 7

A male bluebird perched on a plum branch.

Why bluebirds appear blue

Surprising as it may seem, these beautiful songbirds don't have blue pigment in their feathers.

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July 7

Hand-painted Quimper pottery bowls date to mid-1900s

Q: I have inherited six covered bowls that are marked "HB" with "Quimper, France" below. What can you tell me about them and their value?…

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July 7

How to inspect a gas water heater

Gas water heaters are a lot like decks, in the sense that most handy homeowners feel qualified to install one. Thanks to these handy folks, we find more installation defects on decks and water heaters than just about any other component in the home, and today I'm going to share how we inspect water heaters.

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July 6

$1.19M estate in Eden Prairie sits on bluff with incredible views of Minnesota River

The house isn't visible from the street. All you see is the long driveway that leads to the 1.64-acre lot.

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July 4

Charlie and Jennifer Lick built their cabin, designed by Kell Architects, on the point of a peninsula on Clearwater Lake.

New lake home near Brainerd is paradise on the point

A new lake home finally rises on land that had been in the owner's family for decades.

Beautiful Garden contest winners Jim and Sally Strand tend an Asian-inspired garden complete with 23 distinct planting areas in their Plymouth yard. T

Special Project Beautiful Gardens

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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.

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July 3

Nominate a garden that's beautiful -- in spirit.

Gardens that make a difference

Nominate a garden that is beautiful in spirit.

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July 3

A welcoming front porch adds to a home’s curb appeal.

Home plan: Porch adds welcome curb appeal

PLAN 430-226 Total sq. feet: 2,847 Bed/Bath: 4/ 2 Stories: 1 Garage bays: 2 Foundation: Slab, crawl space, full or walkout It’s all about a…

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July 3

Home listings: What $179,900 buys in the Twin Cities area

Blaine Built in 1952, this two-bedroom, one-bath house has 736 square feet and features two bedrooms on the main level, new roof and…

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July 3

Loll Designs in Duluth makes durable outdoor furniture of recycled plastic from milk jugs.

9 ways to make the most of your deck or patio

9 improvements that can help you make the most of your outdoor space.

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June 30

These household adornments were used as decorations and lighting on mantels, sideboards and tables.

Bohemian mantel lusters came in a variety of colors and decorations

Q: My parents purchased these hurricane lamps possibly around 1950. In a note they said they had been made in occupied Germany. Might they have…

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June 30

This is not the Minneapolis white-winged dove. Its shady tree perch did not lend itself to a good photo. This bird was in Mexico.

An eBird celebrity makes a repeat visit to a Minneapolis backyard

White-winged doves don't usually show up here, much less twice.

Home & Garden

June 30

Inspecting poor water flow

If you're buying an old house, beware of old water supply pipes; specifically, galvanized steel or lead. These pipes can lead to poor water flow in homes, to the point where you can't even run water in two places at once.

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June 29