Home Additions – Part III of III

For the past two weeks we have been discussing additions! Today, in our final installment, we will talk about two more expansion options – dormers and second story additions.DORMER: Dormers are a good option if you are trying to increase the living space on the upper level of a home.

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Woodbury, MN Bathroom Remodeling Project

The owners of this early 1990’s home in Woodbury wanted to rearrange and update their bathroom. We worked with them to design a bathroom with all of the elements they desired. We removed the existing bathtub and used that space for a master closet. We also installed a new 6’

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Home Additions – Part II of III

Last week we discussed home expansion options and, specifically, the prospect of bump-outs. This week we will be looking at home additions on a larger scale! ADDITIONS: If you are looking for more space than a bump-out can provide, a home addition could be the solution for you! One of

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Home Additions – Part I of III

Are you considering a home expansion?  Do you need more space?  If so, an addition to your home may be just what you need to give you and your family more room to enjoy the home you are already living in!   Let’s discuss what options are available for those planning

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Man Cave

Man Cave in Victoria MinnesotaThis was a fun and interesting project for Excel Builders.  A local client of ours contacted us and wanted to have an existing garage made into a nice relaxing space for their family and friends to spend time at.  The lower portion of the garage was

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Minneapolis Master Suite & Basement

The homeowners of this 1949 Minneapolis home came to us with the goal of adding more space to their home, specifically the upper level and the basement. They are in a great neighborhood and decided they would rather enhance their current home than move into a larger one. We designed

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Wood Flooring – Part II

Last week we explored the differences between solid hardwood and engineered wood floors. We also looked at what factors impact the price of hardwood flooring. Today we will examine the intricacies of an alternate flooring material – engineered wood.Engineered wood flooring exhibits outstanding strength and moisture resistance making it a

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Wood Flooring Options

If you are looking for new home flooring and are considering hardwood flooring as an option, one of the things that you will need to consider is what type of wood you will use – solid hardwood or engineered wood. As with most construction materials, there are pros and cons

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Kitchen Area Revamp & Renovation

When one local family wanted to update the main living area of their 1968 split-level home, they turned to Angie’s List to find the perfect contractor for them. Once they had narrowed down their search, they contacted Excel Builders for a bid presentation. They were immediately impressed with Excel Builders’

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Happy Holidays ~ May Your Holidays Be Filled With Joy!

During this holiday season, it is a special time for remembering and thanking all of our friends and customers. It is a time to reflect on all our blessings and to acknowledge the importance of friendship and peace. We want to extend our sincere gratitute because it is good friends

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