We did it! This past Saturday Brian (a brave friend) and I took the plunge into the cold waters of Lake Calhoun in Minneapolis, all for a great cause!The Polar Bear Plunge raises money for the Special Olympics in Minnesota. It was a fantastic days with so many activities and

Before After This 1926 one and a half story Southwest Minneapolis home had the same owner for the last fifty years. Although the owner took great care of the home, it was in dire need of some updating.Our goal of this remodel was to maintain the charm of the home

Are you thinking of completing a remodel? Where do you start when planning a remodel? The best place to start is with a list of the needs for your remodel, and a list of the wants for your remodel.Why do you need a list of the needs and wants? At

In our last blog we talked about establishing a budget for your remodel, and deciding between needs and wants. I would like to expand further on this subject. I am getting more and more calls from potential clients who are interested in remodeling their kitchen or bathroom, but they do

I recently read an interesting article about the complaints that the Better Business Bureau (BBB) receives. It was surprising to learn that the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota received 24,500 complaints in 2010. According to the article, here is how contractors ranked.General Contractors – Ranked 5th Roofing

In our previous blog, we explained the importance of understanding contractor proposals and the information to look for when reviewing a proposal. Below you will find a sample proposal that outlines what we feel is important to consider when reviewing proposal information. What you see in this sample is how

Come visit us at the South West Metro Home, Landscape, and Lifestyle Expo this Saturday from 9:00am – 3:00pm!It is a free event located at the Chanhassen Recreation Center. Click on the link below for a map. Hope to see you there! Chanhassen Rec Center Map

Spring is almost here, therefore we think it’s time for a special offer! Visit the Spring Design Special page for details. If you have been thinking about remodeling your kitchen, bath, or basement, this is the offer for you! Flower Spring Design Special – $149 Includes design, measurements and preliminary

Spring-Design-Special Don’t forget to take advantage of our Spring Design Special! If you have been thinking about remodeling for a while, this just might be the perfect offer for you. The $149 special includes design, measurements and a preliminary floor plan for a custom kitchen, bath or basement! This package

Preventing Mold Growth in Your Bathroom Last week we received a few calls from homeowners regarding mold growth on their bathroom walls. Therefore I think it is a good time to talk about moisture control in the home. Let’s start with the bathroom.Mold in the bathroom is the result of