What Qualities Make a Great Kitchen Designer?
With 20 years of remodeling experience, I have observed a lot of different situations. While each remodeling project is different, my experience has taught me there are distinct qualities that separate great and not-so-great designers. My experience has also taught me how important it is to seek out those qualities that set a great designer […]
How to Remove a Load-Bearing Wall
Recently, we removed a load-bearing wall for a kitchen remodel we are completing. We get numerous inquiries from potential clients asking us about the process and cost to remove a load-bearing wall. In certain cases, the cost can give some clients a bit of sticker shock. In this blog we will break down the basics […]
All About Adding Custom Cabinets & Custom Remodeling To Your Home
When I started writing this blog post, it was going to be about custom cabinetry and some examples of our past cabinetry work. However as I wrote, it expanded in scope past custom cabinetry, and into custom remodeling as well. Custom cabinets are cabinets made specifically for you and your space. They are made with […]
What Steps do you Take when Completing a Kitchen Remodel?
After the design for your remodel is completed it’s now time to start on the remodeling work. The order of the steps you take to complete a kitchen remodel can also be used to complete a bathroom remodel. Steps: Demolition: As with all phases of your remodel, it’s best to start with a scope of […]
Project Summary of Kitchen Remodel in Eden Prairie
As a design and build company, kitchen remodeling is at the top of our list of expertise. Kitchen remodels that we complete usually involve a complete demolition, from the wall board down to the framing, followed by adding new everything. Recently, we completed a kitchen design and remodel in Eden Prairie. Click here to see […]
Where Should You Start When Remodeling Your Kitchen?
Once you make the decision to remodel your kitchen, you may be asking yourself, where should you start? Finding the correct answer to this question can be daunting. Most people think, or have read on the trusty internet, that you should start with demolition. However, demolition is not the first step. Design is the most […]
How To Manage Home Remodeling Expectations: Photo Filters vs. Real Life
Providing high quality design-build services for our clients is extremely rewarding yet challenging. The challenging part is that, no two clients are the same. With many years of experience, I know that I can’t expect each client to be the same. The one area of focus for myself and my team is to manage the […]
How To Create A Schedule For Your MN Home Remodel
If you know me, you know that I am big on defining a budget for your remodel early on in your remodeling process.How do you determine if your budget is reasonable for work you want to have completed? Design first! You have basically two choices. First Choice, work with an interior designer to have plans […]
Home Remodeling & Budgets: How To Determine Your Remodeling Spend
How does Excel Builders define a budget? A couple weeks ago, I completed an in-home consultation and I asked for the home owners for their budget. In this particular case, they did not give me their budget, and I still moved forward with the Design- Budget meeting. Unfortunately, I regret my decision to move forward […]
Recent Kitchen Remodeling Projects: Excel Builders
As a Design and Build Company, our primary focus is remodeling kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and whole home remodels. Today I want to discuss some of our past kitchen projects we have completed. One of our projects, was this Chaska kitchen remodel. The design focus originally was to keep the appliances in the same location and […]