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    April 9, 2018
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    10 bad habits that can cost homeowners in the long run
    Every homeowner makes mistakes. The real trouble, however, starts when these blunders become habits that cost a lot of money over time. Some...
    business/real-estateApril 9, 2018 - 2:32pm
    March 11, 2018
    Eight Sleep's smart mattress. Courtesy of Eight Sleep
    Future smart homes will have roll-up TVs, brain-wave baths
    Don't worry: Technology may come and go, but some things never change. In the not-so-distant future, cars will drive themselves and men may become...
    lifestyle/home-and-gardenMarch 11, 2018 - 6:58am
    January 17, 2018
    A different biological clock: Why some women care more about buying a home than having a baby
    Story by Cara Strickland. Strickland is a freelance journalist based in Spokane, Wash. I'm often hearing that single women are more likely to buy homes on their own more than single men. Even in my early 20s, anecdotal research backed this up: Many women in my friend group were...
    newsJanuary 17, 2018 - 11:56am
    January 1, 2018
    Rosa V. Castro lives alone in a double-wide trailer La Presa, Texas, a community near Laredo. Washington Post photo by Salwan Georges.
    Why trailer parks are all over rural America, but not Iowa
    Trailer-park America is vast - about 18 million people lived in a mobile home in 2015. In most counties, trailers outnumber apartments. In some,...
    newsJanuary 1, 2018 - 9:47am
    November 12, 2017
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    Ready or not: Prep your home now to withstand winter
    Winter is here. That's not just a reference to the HBO television series "Game of Thrones." With the bouts of snowfall recently, the realization...
    lifestyle/home-and-gardenNovember 12, 2017 - 9:41am
    October 24, 2017
    Carole and Bob Lent sit on the stairs leading up to a loft in their living room. In the foreground, the wide hallway and walkway allow for a wheelchair to travel with ease. Their elevator doesn't reach the loft, which is a favorite spot but isn't essential living space. Bob King / rking@duluthnews.com
    Instead of downsizing, these retirees are 'aging in place' by remodeling their home
    DULUTH, Minn. - When Bob and Carole Lent built their small home on Park Point in 1975, they were in their 20s. "We didn't think about stairs...
    newsOctober 24, 2017 - 8:15am
    August 8, 2017
    Homes in San Francisco's Presidio Terrace. Photo via Wikimedia user Cullen328.
    Residents of an exclusive San Francisco street didn't pay their taxes. So someone bought their street.
    Can you buy a city street? Is that even possible? Residents on Presidio Terrace, the oval-shaped privately owned street commonly known as one...
    newsAugust 8, 2017 - 6:28am
    July 26, 2017
    Taupe rowan storage bins ($9.99-$17.99, containerstore.com). Photo courtesy of The Container Store.
    No closet? With a little creativity, you can make up for the lack of storage space.
    A bedroom without a closet doesn't have to be a dealbreaker, but it can pose a major design challenge if you love and have a lot of clothing....
    newsJuly 26, 2017 - 2:51pm
    July 16, 2017
    The Audubon Chapter of Minneapolis has provided suggestions for minimizing bird collisions on the 200,000 square feet of glass on the exterior of the U.S. Bank stadium in Minneapolis. Special to The Forumplay button
    5 tips on how to stop birds from crashing into your windows
    HAMLIN, Iowa — While many people awaken every morning to the sounds of birds chirping, Christine Jensen wakes up to a very different bird...
    newsJuly 16, 2017 - 11:10am
    May 24, 2017
    The upstairs hallway is lined with hanging hurricane lanterns from Lars Bolander. It is shown May 10, 2017, in Harwood, Maryland. (MUST CREDIT: Katherine Frey/The Washington Post)
    Five tried-and-true ways to bring farmhouse style into the 21st century
    Designer Amy Zantzinger styled her family's waterside retreat to be an elegant yet casual farmhouse. No country cliches here: Her look combines...
    lifestyleMay 24, 2017 - 7:26pm
    May 16, 2017
    Alexis Stephens and Christian Parsons have taken their tiny home across 27 states while working on a documentary about the tiny-home movement. Photo courtesy Tiny House Expedition
    How do couples live in tiny homes without killing each other?
    Most couples I know wouldn't consider sharing a studio apartment. When my partner and I decided to move in together, we weighed the options of...
    newsMay 16, 2017 - 1:12pm
    Vintage Flea Market from Scheels Home & HardwareDavid Samson / The Forum
    4 spring decor trends to freshen up your home
    Spring has always been a time for change — whether that comes in the form of new life, unexpected journeys or updated looks. Your home...
    newsApril 16, 2017 - 10:23am
    March 28, 2017
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    'Trading Spaces' returning to TV
    LOS ANGELES - TLC is bringing back "Trading Spaces," the home renovation series that was the cabler's signature series for more than a decade....
    entertainmentMarch 28, 2017 - 2:40pm
    February 12, 2017
    Every piece of granite is unique and different varieites have their own features. Special to The Forum
    Counter intelligence: What to know when looking for new countertops
    FARGO — When it comes to home remodeling, things really heat up in the kitchen. Improvements in the cooking area can add big return for...
    newsFebruary 12, 2017 - 10:17am
    April 18, 2013
    Bemidji Realtors to participate in Nationwide Open House Weekend
    Bemidji Realtors will take part in the Nationwide Open House Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, showcasing many local homes on the market. Click...
    newsApril 18, 2013 - 1:40pm
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