The Builder’s Blog

  • Categories: Accessory Dwelling Units, Home Additions, Remodeling, Renovations

    What is an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)?

    With housing costs skyrocketing and an aging population transitioning to living with relatives, homeowners are asking themselves: how do I make this work? A solution in recent years has been accessory dwelling units (ADUs) - which in Minnesota, took [...]

    February 1, 2024

    home with an ADU next to it
  • Categories: Tips

    Need more living space? Consider a second-story addition

    Wish you had more room in your present house? Depending on where you live, your best option may be adding [...]

    Upper level addition in the Twin Cities completed by Titus Contracting design-build team.

    October 1, 2019

  • Categories: Commercial Category, Tips

    Commercial: 7 tips for creating an inviting lobby

    Let's talk about lobbies. Does anyone else notice how they've been evolving lately? Time was, a lobby in a commercial [...]

    Modern corporate office renovation in the Twin Cities

    September 24, 2019

  • Categories: Residential Category, Tips

    Residential: 7 ways to make your home more eco-friendly and energy-efficient

    With climate change in the news every day, more and more people are thinking about doing their part to make [...]

    Residential kitchen and dining room remodel by Titus Contracting includes a large built-in refrigerator and large eat-in center island.

    September 17, 2019

  • Categories: Residential Category, Tips

    Minnesota home owners’ guide to remodeling: What you need to know about the home remodeling process

    You've decided to remodel your home. Great! Whether you're getting your castle ready to sell for top dollar or finally [...]

    Residential kitchen remodel by Titus Contracting in the Twin Cities, MN includes fresh and modern white cabinets, granite countertops and wood flooring with stainless steel appliances in an open floorplan.

    September 10, 2019

  • Categories: Residential Category, Tips

    White is the new oak: 2020 cabinet, counter and color trends to transform your kitchen

    Dreaming about how beautiful and functional your current kitchen could be with a major upgrade? If you see your kitchen [...]

    Residential kitchen remodel in Inver Grove Heights, MN featuring white cabinets and dark stone countertops with coordinating island in dark wood and medium stone countertops completed by Titus Contracting.

    September 3, 2019

  • Categories: Residential Category, Tips

    Blast from the past: 7 tips to consider before your historic home renovation

    Do you own a gorgeous historic home that could use some renovation? If you live in the North Star State, [...]

    Traditional brick home in the Twin Cities, MN area with new addition constructed by Titus Contracting.

    August 27, 2019

  • Categories: Residential Category, Tips

    Nip in the air? 6 home renovations to consider this fall season

    As Minnesota’s summer winds down and temperatures slowly drop, now is a good time to think about home renovations you’d [...]

    August 21, 2019

  • Categories: Commercial Category, Tips

    Titus project ‘The Vine Room’ to open in Hopkins Aug. 16

    This summer Titus Contracting has completed renovations for The Vine Room, an appealing new wine bar offering wines by the [...]

    Interior commercial renovation project in the Twin Cities by design-build company Titus Contracting adds style and flair to Hopkins business.

    August 13, 2019

  • Categories: Residential Category, Tips

    Santa’s workshop: 5 home renovations to start now for the holidays

    For many Americans, the holidays are among the most important parts of the year. Nothing can replace all the festivity, [...]

    Interior kitchen and living room remodel in the Twin Cities featuring white cabinetry, wood flooring and dark granite countertops with stainless steel appliances for a modern look, completed by Titus Contracting design-build.

    August 6, 2019

  • Categories: Residential Category, Tips

    11 hip tips: How to renovate and decorate your midcentury modern house

    If you’ve purchased a midcentury modern home built (roughly) between 1945 and 1975, congratulations! Styles from that time period are [...]

    Kitchen remodel in the Twin Cities installed by design-construction team at Titus Contracting features a large eat-in enameled island with pendant lights.

    July 30, 2019

  • Categories: Residential Category, Tips

    Tile style: 8 kitchen tile options that will make a (back) splash

    One might think a kitchen backsplash would make for an easy design decision, but the truth is that choice can [...]

    Kitchen remodel in the Twin Cities completed by Titus Contracting includes dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops and a large kitchen island with seating.

    July 23, 2019

  • Categories: Residential Category, Tips

    3 ideas: Turn your basement into an entertainment haven

    It may be because we spend more months of the year indoors, but we Minnesotans apparently like our finished basements [...]

    Lower level basement remodeling project completed by Titus Contracting includes movie theater area with large screen and recliner chairs and a stone surround fireplace.

    July 16, 2019