Home Zone
Honey, I Shrunk the House
For a growing number of Minnesotans, downsizing is becoming “tinysizing.” Drawn by the promise of an uncluttered life where possessions are pared down to essentials, these homeowners are investing in dwellings that average 186-square feet or less.
Moving on Up to the Attic
When it comes to home improvement projects, the attic is the final frontier. In an era when buying a new home is more expensive and competitive than ever, many homeowners are looking to their attics for additional space.
The Perils & Pitfalls of Finishing a Basement
A finished basement can make your home more spacious and enjoyable. It can also add dollar-value for resale. But before you start planning where to place your home movie theater and wet bar, there are four important things to consider.
Sleepless in Minnesota
In Minnesota, we embrace a work-hard, play-hard ethic that fills our days with productivity and pleasure. But sometimes our brains get stuck in overdrive and leave us staring at the ceiling when we should be sleeping.
Lawn & Garden
Four Ways to Liven Up Your Outdoor Space
After a long tough winter, Minnesotans are ready reclaim the fresh air and natural spaces of their yards. Sure, the grass is matted and garden beds are disheveled, but it’s all a canvas for your imagination.
Cut the Grass
By replacing some of your lawn with pollinator and vegetable gardens, you’ll help the environment and reap a harvest of good eating.
Natural Insect Management
Summers in Minnesota are short, sweaty, and buggy. Insects bite, sting, and pester us the moment we set foot in the backyard. Here are five things you can do to deter pests without harming the environment.
Cold Zone Gardening in Minnesota
The growing season is short, but with a little planning you can create a thriving garden. The secret is deeply rooted in our state’s “plant hardiness zones.”
Explore Minnesota
Best Spots in Minnesota for Wintery Fun
Minnesotans don’t hibernate in the winter, they get out and get going! From the snow-blanketed forests and frozen waterfalls up north to an idyllic island getaway inside the metro area, there are natural wonders within easy reach.
9 Weird Places to Visit in Minnesota
If you need a dose of the strange, outlandish, and downright peculiar, consider adding one or more of these destinations to your itinerary.
Minnesota’s Top 5 Spookiest Spots
For most of us, Halloween’s host of spooks, spirits, and specters only rolls around once a year. But in some parts of Minnesota, All Hallows Eve never ends.
Realtors’ Guide to Haunted Real Estate
Looking for a property with a little spook appeal? MNR’s Realtor members know more than a few of the best homes in Minnesota to find skeletons in the closet, spirits in the attic, and unseen things that go bump in the night.
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