We recently completed an exciting kitchen remodel in a Fridley, MN home.  The two-story, 1950’s home featured a 25-year old kitchen in desperate need of a facelift.  The room sported vinyl flooring, dark cabinets, and an awkwardly placed door leading from the kitchen to the front of the house.  Our clients

Kitchen trends frequently come and go, but one that has remained consistent for several years has been the inclusion of a kitchen island.  This should come as no surprise given their many uses.  Kitchen islands can serve as an extra meal preparation area, a space to gather around for entertaining, or

So often our kitchen serves as the heart of our home, our information command center, our food preparation zone, and a family gathering area.  Thus, few spaces require greater organization than this multi-purpose room.  Here are a few of our favorite kitchen storage and organization tips:1. Corral Your Silverware: We

Here at Excel, we love Cambria countertops for use in our kitchens, bathrooms, bars, and more.  Cambria, a natural stone product is made from 93% quartz.  With Cambria, you get the look and feel of granite but with greater strength, and the added benefit of it being a low maintenance,

Are you ready to start your next home improvement project or renovation, but haven’t quite finished saving for it?  Get started today with project financing. Excel Builders is proud to offer home project financing for our clients.  Our flexible financing plans can be used for a variety of projects including

This year, we have had the pleasure of working on a variety of home remodeling projects.  However, one thing has continually struck us as we have worked with homeowners – paint can make or break a room!  With that in mind, we wanted to help you choose the right colors

This summer we’ve enjoyed working on a variety of home improvement projects!  However, we have seen one room popping up again and again on homeowners’ “honey-do” lists – the bathroom!  This relatively small space can pack a mighty punch in terms of design.  Here are some of our favorite summer

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 kitchen remodeling contractor for them. Once they had narrowed down their search, they contacted Excel Builders for a bid presentation. They were immediately impressed with

Vinyl siding has increased significantly in popularity in the past decade.  What is with the buzz?  There are many reasons to choose vinyl siding.  Here are three of our favorite factors:Low Maintenance & Durable: Vinyl siding requires little maintenance and offers long-lasting durability.  It holds up well in a wide

We recently had the opportunity to complete a fun and unique exterior project – the removal and replacement of a barn roof!  When you’ve been in the construction and remodeling business for as long as we have, there aren’t many projects you haven’t tried before.  However, this was a first for