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Natural spring cleaning solutions

Natural spring cleaning solutions

BRITTANY BERRENS: While I enjoy a thorough scrubbing of the house once in a while, the thought of using those super smelly all-purpose cleaning products from the grocery store is not something I enjoy.

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Let there be light!

Let there be light!

Glass cabinetry can create the perfect blend of storage and spaciousness.

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Smoke alarms save lives

Installing smoke alarms on every level of the home can give your family precious minutes to get out and get to safety.

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Take action now to keep your family safe in case of fire

Home fires may seem like the kind of event that happens to someone else, but the reality is, it could easily happen to you.

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Proactive prevention: Minnesota DNR encourages homeowners to manage vegetative debris now Press Pass Archive

Vegetative debris includes downed trees and branches, grass clippings and leaves.

Know where property lines are before construction projects this spring

Any construction on state land is prohibited by state law.

Why exterior painting should be first on your spring to-do list

Assuming that your exterior paint is failing, it’s best to focus on that first, according to experts.

Invest in your health, buy a share in a farm

Invest in your health, buy a share in a farm

Community Supported Agriculture farms supply investor consumers with fresh produce all season, and everyone shares the risk.

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A home with a view

Laura Stone bought her Knife River home, a former fish house, in 1986 and moved their full time in 1994.

How to safeguard slippery winter surfaces

How to safeguard slippery winter surfaces

With the unusually warm weather this winter, driveways and sidewalks seem slipperier than usual. Ice-melt and de-icers are a fact of winter, but which products should homeowners consider?

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Get zapped by the cat? It might be time for a home humidifier

Get zapped by the cat? It might be time for a home humidifier

Chances are, the air in your house is too dry, which affects not only your home’s interior but your family’s health as well.

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Contemporary lighting options make any day a holiday

Contemporary lighting options make any day a holiday

With all of the alternatives available for interior and exterior home lighting, shopping for some new fixtures can be an illuminating and fun experience.

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Making sense of the mess

Making sense of the mess

When Brian Billman was preparing to launch his Realcloset company, he decided to think outside the box. Big box store, that is.

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Gutter cleaning tips from a pro

Gutter cleaning pro Robert Lenney offers advice and safety tips that just might save your life.

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Breaking the mold of business as usual

Breaking the mold of business as usual

When life closes a door, it opens a window. And Duluth glass artist Ron Benson took that window and recycled it into an extraordinary new line of functional, environmentally friendly “green” art. Benson works with recycled glass to create unique pieces that combine functionality with artistry.

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