Full Home Remodeling Project Before Pictures | Home Addition Series

We are excited to be starting an 800 square foot addition project on the main level of a ranch style home in North Oaks! Join us on this journey, as we will be posting a series of blogs with photos throughout the construction process. Below you will see some photos of the home before starting […]

Our Photo Featured on Houzz.com

Check out our photo that was featured in a Houzz.com article! The article is about creating a basement bedroom. Click here to see the full article.  9 Expert Tips for Creating a Basement Bedroom MN Remodeling Proposal at The Design Stage Planning For Your Home Remodel MN Basement Finishing Project

Kitchen Remodeling Project in Fridley, MN

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 requested that we eliminate the […]

Planning Your Kitchen Island Design

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 an area to store your […]

4 Kitchen Organization & Storage Tips

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 have all been there – […]

Cambria Countertops Review

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, non-porous surface.  These are just […]

Home Remodeling Project Financing | Flexible Financing Plans

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 remodels, additions, bathrooms, kitchens, basements, […]

Choosing the Right Colors for Your Home | Home Paint Trends

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 for your home based on […]

Bathroom Design Trends

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 bathroom design trends: Free Standing […]

Kitchen Remodeling Project in Minneapolis | Pictures

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 Excel Builders’ preparation and projection […]