Why Is Vinyl Siding So Popular?
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 variety of temperatures and climates. […]
Barn Roof Renovation
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 us. The roof had the […]
Kitchen Countertop Material Options
Countertops can greatly impact the design and appearance of your kitchen. As such, the decision regarding what kind of countertops your home will feature is an important one both aesthetically and functionally. Today, we would like to discuss a few of the countertop options available on the market. When we are designing or renovating kitchens, […]
Planning & Designing Your Home Deck
Are you in need of a new deck? If so, there are a couple ways to approach having a new one built! At Excel Builders we believe a new deck should start with proper design and planning. Our design process allows homeowners to see all of their options, including the costs, allowing them to make […]
Home Bathroom Trends
Is a bathroom makeover on your to-do list? This little, often overlooked, space can have a big impact on your home! Consider incorporating some of these 2012 trends into your next bathroom makeover: Natural Colors: Nothing can transform a room quite as quickly as a fresh coat of paint. While pops of color are being […]
Home Additions, Part III of III
This will be our third and final installment in a three-part home additions series. Thus far, we have discussed the home renovation process and what costs are associated with additions. Today, we wanted to talk about some of the details that must be considered and some of the decisions that must be made when undertaking […]
Home Additions, Part II of III
Last week we began discussing home additions and, specifically, what all goes into the process of a home renovation of this size. This week, we wanted to revisit the topic and look more closely at the costs associated with an addition and some of the decisions that need to be made when determining cost.While we […]
Featured Project: Fridley Home Kitchen Renovation
We have been keeping busy this summer with a wide variety of projects and home improvement undertakings. In fact, we just finished one such project – the kitchen renovation of a Fridley ranch home. The house, built in 1954, needed a modern update. The existing kitchen included the home’s original cabinets and laminate countertops. The […]
Featured Project: Edina Bathroom
This feature project we are going to talk about is a bathroom remodel that we completed in Edina. This style of bathroom remodel is pretty common in Edina, St. Louis Park, Minneapolis, and many of the other cities with older homes featuring a main floor bathroom.The bathroom can best be described a 5 feet wide, […]
Project Feature: Maple Grove Bathroom Home Remodel
For the past twelve weeks we have been working on the bathroom remodel of a two-story, Maple Grove home. The 1990’s home featured a large master bath, complete with a Jacuzzi tub, fiberglass shower surround, cultured marble vanity top, and basic tile floor. For this project we worked with the clients from start to finish. […]