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Efficient Ways to Warm Your Home

(Family Features) Using propane appliances like furnaces, water heaters, fireplaces and kitchen appliances alongside other energy sources, like electricity, can help reduce the strain on the electrical grid.
Debunking Common Bathroom Remodeling Misconceptions
(Family Features) Many homeowners put off upgrading essential spaces like the bathroom because they perceive the hassle or expense outweighs the benefit.
How to Build an Energy-Efficient Home
(Family Features) Sustainable architecture and materials can help ensure you rely less on limited resources while reducing the cost of operating your home.
Water-saving tips for tenants and contractors
(BPT) - Water conservation is a topic oftentimes disregarded. If not prioritized by contractors and tenants equally, the ramifications can be costly. As the U.S. population grows so does the need for …

Brett Eldredge’s Top 10 Holiday Decor Picks

(BPT) - This is it, folks. Platinum-selling recording artist Brett “Mr. Christmas” Eldredge has unwrapped his décor picks for the 2023 holiday season, and it might just be the …

Top 5 outdoor design trends for 2024

(BPT) - With the new year just around the corner, you may be thinking ahead about home improvements you want to make in the coming year. Especially if you'd like to maximize your outdoor space, …

Home Exterior Trends for 2024

(Family Features) If you're looking to refresh or improve your home's function and style in the new year, consider these 2024 home exterior trends.

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‘Inside Senior Living’ docu-series explores aging
In an exciting development for the local television landscape, “Inside Senior Living,” a groundbreaking docu-series, has announced its partnership with PBS North. The series, set to …
Affordable senior housing in Longfellow
With affordable housing a priority at all levels of government, state and local commissioners and elected officials joined leaders from Ecumen – a nonprofit leader and developer  of …
Fond farewell
Thirty-five years ago, at Thanksgiving, I moved to Minnesota from my Philadelphia home. I relocated back to my hometown in time for Passover and Easter. In November 1988, the Twin Cities were cold …
Original collage by Susan Schaefer
10 guidelines for a strong, long and happy life
Some time ago, after suffering the shocking and unexpected loss of my still young husband, Martijn, while we were living in Europe, I experienced what is called traumatic grief. In addition to a year …
The soaring Bob Dylan mural attracts international visitors to downtown Minneapolis. (Photo by Susan Schaefer)
Gifts of season give reason to reflect
HyggeCertainly, the long, cold, dark Minnesota winters can spark a melancholia for some. Yet frigid temperatures and spare daytime hours can also create the mood to hibernate, as other creatures of …
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5 Simple Holiday Hosting Hacks
(Family Features) Make this season's holiday hosting effortless and enjoyable with these tips and this delicious holiday-themed recipe for Iced Gingerbread Caramel Coffee that is sure to become a favorite.
7 Smart Home Solutions that Enhance Convenience and Security
(Family Features) If you're looking to seamlessly integrate innovative solutions into your home for added convenience, security and peace of mind, you'll need smart tech with the right features.
To the holidays and beyond: 5 uses for strip and rope lights
(BPT) - As the seasons change and the nights grow longer, it's natural to start looking for new and exciting ways to light up the night, both indoors and out. Whether you're planning to create a …
6 proven tips to keep your pipes clear this Thanksgiving
(BPT) - Thanksgiving should be a time to enjoy a delicious feast and spend time with loved ones. However, many households face plumbing issues the day after this joyous meal.While most people call …
The Cost of Resiliency During Power Outages: 5 tips to stay prepared ahead of storms
(Family Features) Safeguarding your family, home and finances from disaster starts long before an extreme weather event occurs. While no amount of preparation can stop the forces of nature, planning ahead to manage blackouts can have a significant impact on you and your family.
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Heat up safety precautions this winter

(BPT) - Nothing says winter like cooking festive foods, getting cozy around the fireplace and spending time with loved ones during the holidays. During the cooler months of the year, when more …

Prepare your bathroom for holiday guests with 7 simple upgrades

(BPT) - If you're hosting guests this holiday season, there's much to do to prepare. Decorating, baking, cooking and organizing entertainment are likely your priorities leading up to their arrival. …
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Heat Up the Holidays with Gift Ideas for Grillers

(Family Features) Give a gift the whole family can enjoy this holiday season with a new tool for grilling, smoking and searing favorite meals.

How to Prepare for Hurricane Season

(Family Features) Among nature's most powerful phenomena, hurricanes are destructive, rotating storms that form over warm water and move toward land.
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