How to interview remodeling contractors.
The age-old advice should be updated from “get three bids” to “interview three contractors and determine who you can trust and communicate with”!
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Found in Your Wall: The Hidden Problem with Galvanized Pipes
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,…
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Project Spotlight: A 1908 St. Paul Historic Bathroom Gets a Modern Update
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….
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Kitchen Remodel Costs in Minneapolis–St. Paul (2026) | Transparent Budgets & Timelines
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…
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Kitchen remodel with a removed load‑bearing wall
Kitchen remodels aren’t just HGTV-like montages (but we have one). They’re planning, permits, engineering, and clean execution. On this project we removed a load‑bearing wall to open the kitchen, installed a new LVL header, and added a structural post on a new basement footing. We’re a woman‑owned and operated contractor; Kim led the structural scope…
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What We Did When Demo Uncovered Structural Brick in a 1911 St. Paul Kitchen
When you remodel a house built in 1911, the walls sometimes have a surprise waiting behind the plaster. On the Joers kitchen in St. Paul, we opened up the main level during demo and found that the exterior walls weren’t framed at all — they were solid structural brick. That one discovery explained a long-standing…
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Bathroom Remodel Edina
As the owner of Prima Construction, I had the privilege of being hands-on in breathing new life into a bathroom in Edina, MN. This project was a heartening experience in bathroom remodeling, embodying our shared passion at Prima for crafting spaces that beautifully merge style and utility. The focal point of this bathroom remodel is…
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Why I Use My Own Construction Team
The benefits of having my own in house crew means a lower risk for my clients. It is also a big benefit because I am completely in control of both quality and scheduling. I oversee every detail of the job, so I can confidently promise high-quality craftsmanship.
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Drywall and The Remodeling Rollercoster
Remodeling Rollercoaster Highs and Lows.
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Lessons Learned Remodeling A Basement
With many people working from home and the cost of housing what it is, many people are looking to finish unfinished basements and attics. I’ve done dozens of these sorts of remodels but wanted to take some time to document two the team wrapped up in the first part of 2021 and share some examples of lessons learned during these projects.
