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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…