The Builder’s Blog

  • Goodbye, extra walls: Tips for an open floor plan remodel

    If you’ve ever walked into a home that immediately feels compartmentalized and claustrophobic, you can understand why so many homeowners [...]

    Residential home great room and kitchen renovation by Titus Contracting features an open floor plan and light finishes.

    July 9, 2019

  • Master bathroom do-over: 9 tips for switching out tubs for showers

    For many Americans long soaks in the tub are a thing of the past, whereas tricked-out walk-in showers are now [...]

    Residential bathroom renovation including large, tiled walk-in shower and wood-style tile flooring completed by Titus Contracting.

    July 2, 2019

  • Small but powerful: 12 ideas for transforming your half bath or powder room

    If your home features half baths (otherwise known as “powder rooms”) you may not have put much thought into decorating [...]

    Small bathroom powder room renovation in Minneapolis, MN featuring white painted brick wall and blue accent wall with upgraded fixtures, installed by Titus Contracting.

    June 25, 2019

  • Split decision? 20 tips for modernizing your split-level home

    If you’re the proud owner of a vintage 1950s- to 1970s-era split-level home, congratulations. The high ceilings, compact designs, functional [...]

    Residential kitchen and dining room remodel in the Twin Cities featuring wooden flooring, dark wood cabinets, light stone counters and a large eat-in kitchen peninsula, installed by Titus Contracting.

    June 18, 2019

  • 8 key tips to plan for a second-story addition

    If your family needs more space but you’re otherwise happy with your present home, you may have considered building on [...]

    Living room renovation project from Titus Contracting features rustic wooden beams and stone surround fire place.

    June 11, 2019

  • Clever, concealed kitchen storage ideas

    No one ever seems to have enough kitchen storage, no matter the size of your kitchen. Countertops get cluttered with [...]

    Residential kitchen remodel in Twin Cities, MN installed by Titus Contracting featuring eat-in kitchen with large center island and separate buffet with wine cooler and extra storage, completed by Titus Contracting.

    June 4, 2019

  • 4-season porch ideas that every Minnesotan needs

    If you've ever had cabin fever after being cooped up inside during a long Minnesota winter (and who hasn't?) you [...]

    Residential home addition project in the Twin Cities, completed by the design-build team at Titus Contracting.

    May 28, 2019

  • Basement bonanza: 14 considerations when remodeling your lower level

    If you’re thinking of remodeling your basement to expand your living area, you should know that investment could recoup much [...]

    Basement bonanza 14 considerations when remodeling your lower level

    May 20, 2019

  • Dreaming of a spa-like new bathroom? Consider these 7 tips

    Back in the day, your bathroom wasn’t much more than an afterthought when you were designing your home. If your [...]

    Dreaming of a spa-like new bathroom Consider these 7 tips

    May 14, 2019

  • Planning a new addition? Here are 5 key steps to consider

    After thinking long and hard about your family, your living space and your goals for the future, you may have [...]

    Planning a new addition 5 key steps to consider

    May 8, 2019

  • 10 tips: Turning your kitchen vision into remodeled reality

    Dreaming of a spacious kitchen outfitted with everything you’ve always wanted — smart appliances, cleverly concealed storage, marble counters, ample [...]

    April 30, 2019

  • Bring on the sun: 10 building trends Minnesotans can expect for spring

    The spring/summer construction season in Minnesota is shaping up to be a busy time. Thanks to low unemployment, regional housing [...]

    Bring on the sun 10 building trends Minnesotans can expect for spring

    April 8, 2019