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New porch complements Victorian home in Minneapolis historic district
Milwaukee Avenue homeowner designed a replacement for his crumbling side porch, but waited nearly three decades to tackle the project.
New porch blends seamlessly with vintage Victorian home in Minneapolis historic district
A new porch and deck complement the character of a vintage Victorian house.
Victorian house in Excelsior transformed from teardown target to charming home
Empty nesters didn't want to dramatically change the house's scale or character.
Designer's own Wayzata fixer-upper gets makeover that 'marries old and new'
A fixer-upper to sell becomes home for keeps.
Victorian house in Excelsior transformed from teardown target to charming home
Sharon and Rick Dahlstrom remodeled a Victorian home in the heart of downtown Excelsior.
Wayzata fixer-upper gets designer makeover
Designer and real estate agent Beth Trautman fell in love with one of her projects and decided to make it her home.
Dark unfinished attic in Minneapolis is transformed into airy hobby room
Empty nesters enjoy quilting and playing music.
Front porch is now light-filled living space in small Minneapolis house
Homeowner used time after layoff and construction skills to make "the nicest space in the house."
Drafty front porch is now a cozy room for all seasons
Handy homeowner increased the livable space in his Minneapolis home.
Dark unfinished attic in Minneapolis is now airy quilt room
DIY chevron wood floors and new windows highlight light-filled space.
Groundbreaking FlatPak House in Minneapolis is on market for first time at $1.1M
The architect's house, featured magazines and newspapers after it was built in 2004, was a case study in modern prefab construction.
Edina author's new book explains how to grow food year-round in Minnesota
Author updates an American garden tradition for today's locavores with a new how-to guidebook.
DIY project creates modern owners' suite in 1937 St. Paul home
An architect and his wife created a spa-like bathroom and walk-in closet with hard work and "a lot of YouTube videos."
See iconic Minneapolis house featured in Dwell magazine
Architect's FlatPak house near Cedar Lake was case study for modern prefab construction.
Victory gardens for the 21st century
Edina author advocates integration of traditional gardening in soil and year-round hydroponic gardening in water.
First peek at next 12 Home of the Month projects
Projects range from cabins to remodels to new homes.
See the next 12 Home of the Month projects by Minnesota architects
The upcoming Home of the Month projects made their owners' dreams come true.
It's still 1970 in this 'time capsule' Minnetonka home
Midcentury modern house looks just like it did when noted architect designed it.
Minnetonka home is time capsule from 1970
Architect-designed modern house has atrium and indoor pool
New lake house in Burnsville is home and cabin in one
Architect's new house, on "unbuildable" lot in Burnsville, doubles as his family's lake retreat.
Dreaming of a new home or remodel? Learn about home design at this virtual event
Gain ideas and inspiration at a virtual AIA Minnesota home design event.
Historic, highly rated Duluth B&B on market for $1.35M
Colonial mansion has fireplaces in every guest room
Minnesotans are desperately seeking garden supplies and outdoor spaces
Looking forward to digging in the dirt and enjoying your yard? You've got lots of company.
DIY Garage Bar in Uptown created a 'practical and versatile man cave'
Minneapolis homeowner's project made the perfect pandemic-era gathering spot.
See a DIY garage bar in Uptown
Backyard watering hole is perfect for pandemic-era socializing
See the '70s home in Bloomington that got 32 offers in 'perfect storm'
A 1970s split-entry contemporary in west Bloomington sparked a buyer frenzy.
Edina empty nesters transform their '50s home for today's casual living
With grandkids living across the street, couple love the bright open spaces of their newly improved home.
Empty nesters in Edina reinvent their longtime home
New open floor plan and repurposed spaces enhance casual modern living.
Lake house Up North is 'a home, not a cabin'
Architect-designed dwelling makes the most of its views and the light.
See the house that everyone wanted
'70s split-entry home in west Bloomington received 32 offers
$2M Victorian home near Lake of the Isles is renovated jewel
A grand Victorian house with turret, art glass windows and six fireplaces has been renovated to perfection.
Minneapolis home is an homage to Bali
Vintage Craftsman-style house was transformed with Indonesian-inspired makeover.
'Simple Minnesota house' gets 'magical' Balinese makeover
Owner was inspired by a memorable trip to transform his 1920s Craftsman into a Shangri La for his family.
Camp character
Homeowners' dream: Two lifelong friends wanted a shared retreat to enjoy together and with their individual families.
Scandinavian simplicity
Homeowners' dream: A family with teenage children sought a simple, modest getaway near Hayward, Wis. "They wanted a Nordic-inspired home," says architect Mark Larson of Rehkamp Larson Architects, who has traveled to Norway and seen its colorful country houses firsthand.
Crayola bright
Homeowners' dream: A family with young-adult children had purchased a 1973-built lake home in Okoboji, Iowa, to remodel. "They love bright, happy, cheerful spaces," says architect Jean Rehkamp Larson of Rehkamp Larson Architects. "The goal was to create a joyful house for family and friends to gather."
3 Midwest lake homes designed to fulfill their owners' vacation dreams
From bright and bold to Scandi simple, these getaway homes suit each family's ideal retreat.
Three-story addition breathes new life into 100-year-old St. Paul home on Remodelers Showcase tour
A three-story addition breathes new life into a century-old St. Paul home that will be open during the Remodelers Showcase.
See a lake home inspired by vintage fish camps
Main cabin, guest cabin and recreational building are shared by two families.
See a simple Scandinavian cabin
Lake home was inspired by Norwegian country houses.
See a Crayola bright lake home
Vibrant colors and repurposed materials create a joyful space.
Classic Minneapolis Tudor home with modern ADU hits market for $630K
Two homes on one lot with shared patio are just steps from Minnehaha Creek.
Classic Minneapolis Tudor home with modern ADU hits market for $630K
Two homes on one lot with shared patio are just steps from Minnehaha Creek.
Bachman's showcases ideas and inspiration for Minnesota outdoor living
Annual Spring Ideas House will focus on porches, patios and decks at Bachman's south Minneapolis store.
How a DIY Minnesota home designer became an accidental Instagram star
A Northfield stay-at-home mom has become a "macro influencer," thanks to a thrifty re-do of a 1980s rambler.
Musician's $2.4 million home in Plymouth comes with its own wildly imaginative concert venue
'Music room' includes stage, bar and light/sound system.
Dark split-level home in Deephaven is now light, fresh and open
Makeover makes the most of a suburban split-level with an unusual layout.
Dark split-level home in Deephaven is now light, fresh and open
Makeover makes the most of a suburban split-level with an unusual layout.
$1.3M home on Stillwater's St. Croix River bluff offers panoramic views
A local architect designed a Prairie School house "tucked away" on a wooded lot near downtown Stillwater.
$1.3M home on Stillwater's St. Croix River bluff offers panoramic views
A local architect designed a Prairie School house "tucked away" on a wooded lot near downtown Stillwater.
The Bluff House in Stillwater has panoramic views of St. Croix River
Home's design was inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright
Tour a $1.255M Minneapolis dream home during Parade of Homes
The couple behind Jkath Design Build + Reinvent made their Tudor-inspired "forever home."
Tour a Parade of Homes Dream Home
Modern Tudor in Minneapolis is design/build couple's own dream home.
Pandemic prompts Minnesotans to make room for grandparents
Concerns about child care, finances and family togetherness have accelerated the trend to multigenerational living.
$2.575M home in Deephaven was designed for entertaining
Home sits on almost an acre of wooded land
Minneapolis gardener transformed gritty city lot into productive urban farm
Resourceful Minneapolis gardener produces a bounty and sows sustainability in the heart of the city.
Minneapolis gardener transformed gritty city lot into productive urban farm
Resourceful Minneapolis gardener produces a bounty and sows sustainability in the heart of the city.
New luxury condo tower in Minneapolis is the height of home design
Eleven on the River has a New York pedigree and a Minnesota accent.
$1M unit in swanky Mpls. co-op is 'like living on the Upper East Side'
With 24/7 concierge service and a restaurant and bar on the first floor, 510 Groveland offers a taste of Manhattan in Minneapolis.
$1M unit in swanky Minneapolis co-op is 'like living on the Upper East Side'
With 24/7 concierge service and a restaurant and bar on the first floor, 510 Groveland offers a taste of Manhattan in Minneapolis.
How Minnesotans are finding ways to socialize outdoors, even in winter
Patio heaters, hot tubs, ice bars and more create winter outdoor gathering spots.
Minnesotans create outdoor spots for socializing at home during pandemic winter
Eager to socialize safely during the pandemic winter, resourceful Minnesotans are creating outdoor gathering spots at home.
St. Paul rambler gets a Danish-inspired makeover
Living in Denmark inspired a couple to reinvent their St. Paul rambler for their growing family.
'Legendary' $1.55M Lake Harriet house is Old World in front, modern in back
The distinctive house with two contrasting aesthetics is an iconic home overlooking Lake Harriet.
'Legendary' $1.55M Lake Harriet house is Old World in front, modern in back
The distinctive house with two contrasting aesthetics is an iconic home overlooking Lake Harriet.
See a French country estate inspired medieval castles
$2 million property includes 50 acres and a winding brook
Latest kitchen trends tracked in Houzz
Storage on steroids, with bigger pantries and more cabinets, is among trends tracked by Houzz.
Historic $1.55M St. Paul home was hangout for a young F. Scott Fitzgerald
The author wrote about his friends' grand house with 11 bedrooms and 11 fireplaces.
Historic $1.55M St. Paul home was hangout for a young F. Scott Fitzgerald
The author wrote about his friends' grand house with 11 bedrooms and 11 fireplaces.
Lakeville home is a modern take on traditional English Tudor style
Tudor architecture is lightened, brightened and updated for 21st-century living.
