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…
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,…
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…
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…
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.
Remodeling Rollercoaster Highs and Lows.
Whether you’re in the market for a kitchen remodel, bathroom remodel or more, it’s important to know to know cabinetry terms and options. You can easily choose a classic white shaker cabinet or a custom antique finish, but you must understand the fundamental differences between stock, semi-custom, and custom cabinetry.
Three steps to ensure you hire a good general contractor in Minnesota
A little over a year ago we received an estimate request to move some stairs in a 130-year-old home. We stopped by a few times to explore different options on how to move the stairs. There was no cost-effective way to move the stairs due to the number of remodels and additions the home had…