If you’re adding or relocating a bathroom in an older home, the smartest thing you can do is settle the HVAC and plumbing before you fall in love with a floor plan. In houses like the ones we work on around the Twin Cities, those two trades are rigid, bulky, and fussy about distance and…
Every so often a project comes along that doesn’t fit our usual mold of a kitchen or a full bathroom remodel — and the Little family’s home was exactly that kind of job. It’s a 1930s house here in the Twin Cities, and what started as a basement bathroom refresh grew into a handful of…
When a growing family in South Minneapolis asked us to rethink their second-floor bathroom, the real problem wasn’t space — it was how the space worked. The room had a decent footprint, but the layout and flow felt cumbersome even for two people, and the family was planning to grow. Here’s how we turned a…
The 10-Week Door: Why We Refused to Install “Good Enough” In the remodeling business, speed is often the goal. But at Prima Construction, perfection is the goal. A recent project in St. Paul reminded us exactly why we hold that line. The Vision: A Childhood Dream For this homeowner, a “Dutch Door” wasn’t just a functional choice; it…
Most Twin Cities kitchen remodels we see these days follow a familiar pattern: white shaker cabinets, white quartz, and subway tile. It is a classic look, and we love building it. But sometimes, a client asks for bold. For this project in Roseville, the homeowner—a professional graphic designer—didn’t want a kitchen that faded into the background. They…
If you look at our website footer, you’ll see a badge we are incredibly proud of: Guildmaster Award with Highest Distinction. We won it in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. Then comes 2025. The badge isn’t there. Did our quality drop? Did we stop caring? No.We stopped working. And honestly? I have never been prouder of a decision….
The age-old advice should be updated from “get three bids” to “interview three contractors and determine who you can trust and communicate with”!
Why we recommend replacing old plumbing during your remodel. As a contractor specializing in older homes in Minneapolis and St. Paul, I’ve seen just about everything hiding behind a wall. One of the most common—and problematic—surprises is finding old, galvanized steel pipes. When we open up a wall for a bathroom remodel and find these,…
Working on a classic 1908 home in St. Paul’s historic Portland Avenue district is always a privilege. These homes are true beauties, but updating them requires a special kind of expertise. This 3/4 hall bath project is a perfect example of how we navigate the unique challenges of historic properties to create stunning, modern spaces….
2026 Minneapolis kitchen remodel costs are live (we are booked into 2026). Real local ranges, timelines, and what drives price in older Twin Cities homes. Grab the updated PDF guide and get a budget range for your house today. Click here for the updated 2026 cost guide Click here to see details on other recent…