The Builderโ€™s Blog

  • Home Design and Building Trends for 2022: What Weโ€™re Excited For This Year

    Hope to update your Twin Cities home this year? Explore our list of home design ideas for 2022 to gather [...]

    Home Design and Building Trends for 2022

    January 18, 2022

  • Considering a Renovation in 2022? 5 Key Things to Know

    With some careful planning and the right contractor in your corner, itโ€™s actually a great time to upgrade your spaces. [...]

    home remodeling tips 2022

    January 4, 2022

  • Got Big Renovation Plans? See If Remodeling in Phases Is Right for You

    Should you remodel your home in phases or renovate all at once? Our design-build experts share the pros and cons [...]

    Got big renovation plans?

    November 16, 2021

  • What DIYers Need to Know About Demo Day (and When to Call in the Pros)

    Use these expert tips to help you stay safe and avoid costly DIY home demolition mistakes that thwart your renovation [...]

    What DIYers Need to Know About Demo Day

    November 2, 2021

  • 8 Design Tricks to Make Your Small Bathroom Feel Bigger

    Feeling cramped in a small bathroom? Make your washroom feel larger with these tips from our design experts. Is your [...]

    8 design tricks to make your small bathroom appear larger

    October 19, 2021

  • Plymouth, MN Kitchen Remodel Maximizes Function and Design While Honoring the Past

    You wonโ€™t believe these before & after photos! See how our Twin Cities design team updated a 100+ year old [...]

    Plymouth, MN Kitchen Remodel Maximizes Function and Design While Honoring the Past

    October 4, 2021

  • This Minneapolis Basement Remodel Works Hard & Plays Harder

    See how our design build team maximized entertainment spaces in this cozy lower level family room. When homeowners in Blaine, [...]

    Minneapolis Basement Remodel Works Hard & Plays Harder

    September 21, 2021

  • Our Design Experts Weigh In: Everything You Need to Know to Find Your Perfect Tile

    From handmade tile and natural stone to budget-friendly subway tiles, our interior design team is sharing all the details to [...]

    choosing tile for your next remodeling project

    September 7, 2021

  • Should You Build Up or Out? Here’s Why a 2nd Story Addition Might Be Better

    Wondering how to increase your homeโ€™s square footage? Find out if adding a 2nd story is the best option for [...]

    Adding a 2nd story addition to St Paul MN home

    August 10, 2021

  • Hereโ€™s How Designers Take Advantage of Every Inch in a Kitchen Remodel

    Interior designer Anna Gorres says expert kitchen space planning is all about the math. When daydreaming about your upcoming kitchen [...]

    Twin Cities home designers take advantage of every inch of your kitchen

    July 27, 2021

  • How the Pros Effortlessly Blend Old and New Spaces During a Remodel

    Create whole-house cohesion even if a full renovation isnโ€™t in the budget. In our last blog post, we shared some [...]

    Blend Old and new designs into your home remodel

    July 13, 2021

  • Blending Old and New: Remodeling Your Home One Room At A Time

    If a whole-house renovation isn't in the budget, you can upgrade your home one room at a time. Even with [...]

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    June 15, 2021