Ultra-modern addition updates a Craftsman-style house in St. Paul
"We didn't want to mimic the Craftsman style," said the owner. "We wanted to keep the original as original and add the new as new."
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Here's how to get your real Christmas tree home safely
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Home plan: Modern farmhouse has stylish curb appeal
PLAN 430-235Total sq. feet: 2,199Bed/Bath: 3 /2Stories: 1Garage bays: 2Foundation: Crawl space, slab, full, walkoutWant a one-story layout that gives you an open floor plan?
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Home listings: What $150,000 buys in the Twin Cities area
RobbinsdaleBuilt in 1953, this three-bedroom, two-bath house has 1,151 square feet and features three bedrooms on the main level, walk-up attic, hardwood floors, eat-in…
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With college virtual, are students stuck with lease?
Q: My daughter and three of her friends signed a lease last December for a house to rent in St. Paul near the University of…
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$1.5 million home in Eden Prairie is a stargazer's delight
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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.
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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.
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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.…
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Where to find exotic birds without leaving home
Tired of looking out your windows at the same old birds at your same old feeders? Want a change of scene? Allaboutbirds.org is where you…
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Want the birds to come entertain you? Set a good table
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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.
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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,…
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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…
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Northern cardinals tagteam parenting duties
It takes a lot of work — and sheer luck — to raise two sets of young birds each summer.
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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…
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Chicago area teen expected to break Cook County birding record
License and binoculars in hand, teen went after a "big year."
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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.
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$2.2M Victorian home in Minneapolis updated with 'every modern convenience'
Owner wishes he could move his Victorian house overlooking Bde Maka Ska to Florida.
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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.
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