Completing a Remodel

Are you thinking of completing a remodel? Where do you start when planning a remodel? The best place to start is with a list of the needs for your remodel, and a list of the wants for your remodel.Why do you need a list of the needs and wants? At

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Budgets for a Remodel

In our last blog we talked about establishing a budget for your remodel, and deciding between needs and wants. I would like to expand further on this subject. I am getting more and more calls from potential clients who are interested in remodeling their kitchen or bathroom, but they do

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Understanding Contractor Proposals

I recently read an interesting article about the complaints that the Better Business Bureau (BBB) receives. It was surprising to learn that the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota received 24,500 complaints in 2010. According to the article, here is how contractors ranked.General Contractors – Ranked 5th Roofing

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Sample Contractor Proposal

In our previous blog, we explained the importance of understanding contractor proposals and the information to look for when reviewing a proposal. Below you will find a sample proposal that outlines what we feel is important to consider when reviewing proposal information. What you see in this sample is how

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Spring Design Special – $149

Spring is almost here, therefore we think it’s time for a special offer! Visit the Spring Design Special page for details. If you have been thinking about remodeling your kitchen, bath, or basement, this is the offer for you! Flower Spring Design Special – $149 Includes design, measurements and preliminary

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$149 Spring Design Special for Custom Kitchen, Bath or Basement

Spring-Design-Special Don’t forget to take advantage of our Spring Design Special! If you have been thinking about remodeling for a while, this just might be the perfect offer for you. The $149 special includes design, measurements and a preliminary floor plan for a custom kitchen, bath or basement! This package

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Preventing Mold Growth in Your Bathroom

Preventing Mold Growth in Your Bathroom Last week we received a few calls from homeowners regarding mold growth on their bathroom walls. Therefore I think it is a good time to talk about moisture control in the home. Let’s start with the bathroom.Mold in the bathroom is the result of

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Condensation on Windows – What does it mean? Good or Bad?

We are often asked by homeowners if they should be concerned about condensation on windows.  The short answer is yes.  If not controlled properly, condensation can lead to mold on the interior of windows and other woodwork in the home.Condensation is a natural occurrence; you’ll find it in the form of dew

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Minneapolis Home Gains a New Upper Level and Finished Basement

The goal of this Minneapolis remodel was to add more space to our client’s home that was built in 1949.  The homeowners accomplished this by adding on to their upper level and finishing the basement.Upper Level AdditionThe homeowner’s one and a half story home had an upper level that was completed

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