Laurie Junker
Laurie Junker writes about home design, real estate, and trends and has been contributing to Midwest Home since 2015. She lives in Minneapolis where she's still trying to figure out how to style her bookshelves.
Golden Valley—Established and Fresh
One of Minneapolis' oldest suburbs, Golden Valley is being rediscovered by people who appreciate its location, architecture and space.
Five Graduation Gifts That Aren’t Cash
Cash is king when it comes to graduation gifts but if you want to be a little more creative, here are a few ideas.
Beat Mosquitoes in Your Backyard
Heavy spring rains means heavy summer mosquitoes. Here are some ways to manage them so you can enjoy your yard.
Post-Holiday Cleanup
Some ideas for making your holiday cleanup a more organized affair.
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Gift Wrapping Techniques
Japanese wrapping, present pockets and bows made out of leftover paper —a few tutorials to make your gifts stand out.
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How To Be A Crummy House Guest
If you really want to be the most annoying house guest of the year, here are a few ways to nail it.
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Holiday Ornaments For The Birds
Ideas for decorating a tree with ornaments made out of things winter birds will appreciate that also look pretty from your window.
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Gift Ideas for Home Helpers
The holidays are a great time to thank all the people who keep your house and home running smoothly.
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Velvet Furnishings
Perfect for our cold climate, velvet offers deep, saturated color and an instant boost of visual warmth.
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Selling Your House Over The Holidays
Conventional wisdom says that it’s a bad idea to try to sell your house over the holidays, but is it really true?
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Needle-Free Christmas Trees
A few ideas for alternative and sustainable Christmas trees.
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Layering Rugs
Layering rugs is a fun way to cozy things up for winter.
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Locally Made Hostess Gifts
A few Thanksgiving hostess gift ideas made close to home.
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Five White Platters
White is seasonal, goes with everything and doesn't have to be boring.
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Sunfish Lake—Private and Pastoral
About eight miles south of downtown St Paul you’ll find Sunfish Lake, a city you’ve possibly never heard of and that’s just fine with the people who live there.
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Radiant Floor Heat
Heat your home from the ground up and go barefoot all winter.
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Thanksgiving Table Do’s and Don’ts
A few tips for Thanksgiving table decor.
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Get Ready To Roar
Prep your fireplace for safe warmth and cheer this winter.
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4 Hobby Rooms to Make You Feel at Home
If you're lucky enough to have a fulfilling hobby you should also be lucky enough to have an area in your home devoted to it.
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Throw Something On
In our climate throw blankets work a lot harder than their stylish cousin, the throw pillow. Here are a few worth considering.
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