The good of wood: 12 advantages of hardwood floors
There’s nothing quite like the rich, timeless beauty of a hardwood floor, and that’s why demand continues to grow for the natural flooring material. In a survey of members of…
St. Paul Summit Hill renovation: From historic boiler house to contemporary haven
Renovating a historic home to have contemporary elements can be a challenge for any builder — especially when regulations control any changes to the exterior. Fortunately, our team at Titus…
Marvelous mudrooms: 6 tips before getting started
If you’re building or renovating a home, a mudroom may not be at the top of your priority list when it comes to allocating money and materials. Maybe it should…
Remodeling your basement for entertaining: 9 key design tips
Perhaps because we spend more time inside than others during our long winters, we Minnesotans tend to appreciate our cozy basements and the added living space they provide. Of course,…
Both roomy and right: Titus aces accurate add-on to centennial home
When it comes to adding on to older homes, it’s all too easy to get the style, color, materials and/or perspective wrong so the house never looks quite right again.…
Dining dilemma? 5 great eat-in kitchen ideas for your home
When it comes to home improvement, Americans tend to prioritize renovations to their kitchens above changes to any other room. Why is that? Probably because the rooms where we store,…
Need more living space? Consider a second-story addition
Wish you had more room in your present house? Depending on where you live, your best option may be adding another floor rather than expanding outward. In many cases, an…
Residential: 7 ways to make your home more eco-friendly and energy-efficient
With climate change in the news every day, more and more people are thinking about doing their part to make their homes more energy-efficient and eco-friendly. And, hey, the big…
Minnesota home owners’ guide to remodeling: What you need to know about the home remodeling process
You’ve decided to remodel your home. Great! Whether you’re getting your castle ready to sell for top dollar or finally adding that screened-in porch you’ve always wanted, home renovation is…
White is the new oak: 2020 cabinet, counter and color trends to transform your kitchen
Dreaming about how beautiful and functional your current kitchen could be with a major upgrade? If you see your kitchen as the center of your home, you’re far from alone.…
Blast from the past: 7 tips to consider before your historic home renovation
Do you own a gorgeous historic home that could use some renovation? If you live in the North Star State, you’re in good company. A survey by Old House Web…
Nip in the air? 6 home renovations to consider this fall season
As Minnesota’s summer winds down and temperatures slowly drop, now is a good time to think about home renovations you’d like to complete before the snow flies. Making plans now…
Santa’s workshop: 5 home renovations to start now for the holidays
For many Americans, the holidays are among the most important parts of the year. Nothing can replace all the festivity, the friends, the family, the food and the sheer beauty…
11 hip tips: How to renovate and decorate your midcentury modern house
If you’ve purchased a midcentury modern home built (roughly) between 1945 and 1975, congratulations! Styles from that time period are often highly sought-after in today’s market, especially by today’s younger…
Tile style: 8 kitchen tile options that will make a (back) splash
One might think a kitchen backsplash would make for an easy design decision, but the truth is that choice can be less than easy. Vendors now offer a nearly endless…