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.
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.
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,…
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…
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.
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,…
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…