Remodeling

Open floor plans and the rise of the “mom-cave”

Open floor plans have been the dominant trend in recent years, both in new construction and renovations. They make smaller spaces seem larger and create great gathering spaces. Families with...
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A Blog Post about Doors!

  It is….a post about doors! And no it’s  not a construction post, ha. I recently was on vacation and one of the places we visited was Carmel-By-The-Sea, California. I...
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Electric Hand Saw

Minnesota Tool Library… a fix-it homeowner’s dream come true!

Our son was ecstatic when he called to tell me that instead of going out and buying a new circular saw for his latest home improvement project he just went...
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dog in living room

How to create a pet-friendly house

As most designers will tell you, your lifestyle should always factor into the design of your home. Seeing that your pet is inevitably a part of that lifestyle, you should...
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What Do You Think of Floating Shelves?

It seems as though it is either a love or hate response when I ask that question to my design clients. The #1 reason people tend to not like them...
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Out with the Old……..Rehabbing a Kitchen for Selling.

I love most things old, including myself! Ha. But really, I love an old piece of furniture mixed in with new for a character piece. It is also fun to...
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Habitat for Humanity ReStore… a home remodeler’s dream place

Reduce. Reuse. Recyle… now add ReStore. I volunteered to help at the Minneapolis ReStore a couple of weeks ago. It was genuinely fun! The staff and people were great. Lots...
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2016 Average Remodeling Costs and ROI… costs up, return down

People planning ahead before doing remodeling projects often contact us about what impact updates will have on resale. A good source for general information is Remodeling’s annual Cost vs. Value...
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