3 ideas: Turn your basement into an entertainment haven
It may be because we spend more months of the year indoors, but we Minnesotans apparently like our finished basements more than many other Americans. A City-Data survey shows about…
Goodbye, extra walls: Tips for an open floor plan remodel
If you’ve ever walked into a home that immediately feels compartmentalized and claustrophobic, you can understand why so many homeowners opt for an open floor plan. Having a multifunctional open…
Master bathroom do-over: 9 tips for switching out tubs for showers
For many Americans long soaks in the tub are a thing of the past, whereas tricked-out walk-in showers are now a key element of spa bathrooms. That’s especially true in…
Small but powerful: 12 ideas for transforming your half bath or powder room
If your home features half baths (otherwise known as “powder rooms”) you may not have put much thought into decorating them. After all, the sink-and-toilet spaces tend by nature to…
Split decision? 20 tips for modernizing your split-level home
If you’re the proud owner of a vintage 1950s- to 1970s-era split-level home, congratulations. The high ceilings, compact designs, functional basements and natural light common to that style have much…
8 key tips to plan for a second-story addition
If your family needs more space but you’re otherwise happy with your present home, you may have considered building on an addition. But have you thought about the possibility of…
Clever, concealed kitchen storage ideas
No one ever seems to have enough kitchen storage, no matter the size of your kitchen. Countertops get cluttered with appliances and gadgets, pots and pans lie in a jumble…
4-season porch ideas that every Minnesotan needs
If you’ve ever had cabin fever after being cooped up inside during a long Minnesota winter (and who hasn’t?) you can see the appeal of adding a four-season porch to…
Basement bonanza: 14 considerations when remodeling your lower level
If you’re thinking of remodeling your basement to expand your living area, you should know that investment could recoup much of its value when you go to sell your home.…
Dreaming of a spa-like new bathroom? Consider these 7 tips
Back in the day, your bathroom wasn’t much more than an afterthought when you were designing your home. If your bathroom contained a basic bathtub, sink, commode and medicine cabinet…
Planning a new addition? Here are 5 key steps to consider
After thinking long and hard about your family, your living space and your goals for the future, you may have decided now is a great time to invest in an…
10 tips: Turning your kitchen vision into remodeled reality
Dreaming of a spacious kitchen outfitted with everything you’ve always wanted — smart appliances, cleverly concealed storage, marble counters, ample island seating and a TV/computer on your fridge? You’re far…
Bring on the sun: 10 building trends Minnesotans can expect for spring
The spring/summer construction season in Minnesota is shaping up to be a busy time. Thanks to low unemployment, regional housing demand and residents’ desire to get projects financed before interest…
Choosing Kitchen Appliances Guide
Titus Contracting Inc. offers homeowners this guide on how to choose the right kitchen appliances for your next twin Cities kitchen remodeling project. Watch and enjoy the full video by…
Upgrading Twin Cities Existing Seasonal Porch
Upgrading a Twin Cities Existing Seasonal Porch to a New Sunroom Homeowners living in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the surrounding area love the open expanse of an enclosed 4-Season Porch.…