What’s the Story? March 2022
We remodel a lot of bathrooms. It seems that this is one space that gets lots of use, and things wear out and need to be updated. It is not surprising how well bathrooms and universal design dovetail together. Our job as remodelers is to improve homes so they work better for our clients, and…
Read MoreWhat’s the Story? Dec 2021
The winter season is upon us and who would have predicted a 12” snowfall in Minneapolis followed by a thunderstorm and tornadoes in the southern part of the state! Wow. With that in mind, mudrooms do take front and center stage this time of year. Many of us enter from the garage into the house…
Read MoreEntryway Design Tips
Transform your entry into a functional, organized space It’s winter in Minnesota – that means piles of coats, hats, mittens, socks, boots, skates, bike helmets, and hockey sticks! If you live in an older home, you might not have the luxury of a spacious mudroom. Here are some entryway design tips that will add functionality…
Read MoreThe Holidays and A Wish List for Your Home
I remember walking into several different retail stores at the end of August and I could not believe all the holiday merchandise was already out. I was not ready to let go of summer, let alone start thinking about Halloween, Thanksgiving, or Christmas! However, now our first snowstorm has passed, it seems appropriate to use…
Read MoreFrom Messy Entry to Organized Mudroom
Let’s face it; sometimes living in Minnesota is like living on another, less hospitable planet. In January, we seem to have been whisked too far from the sun. Six months later, it’s almost like we are living ON the sun. And yet a characteristic that connects all of us here is that we love to…
Read MoreWhat’s the Story? Oct 2020
There are many things fueling the multi-use/multi-generational living that is becoming a very popular trend. As the cost of housing rises (as it has so dramatically in the past few years) it has become more difficult for the younger generation to get into homeownership and on the other side, difficult for older couples to stay…
Read MoreMinneapolis Basement Renovation “Doesn’t Feel Like a Basement”
How do you remodel a basement so that it doesn’t feel like a basement? Let’s take a look at this innovative Minneapolis basement renovation project and find out. We first worked with the Ibele-McNaughton family when we remodeled their home in 2003, so we were familiar with the structure and style of their beautiful 1931…
Read MoreDesigning Your Home for All Generations
Are you thinking of inviting your aging parents to live with you? Perhaps your adult children have returned to the nest. You’re not alone. According to the Pew Research Center, 20 percent of the U.S. population—64 million—lived with multiple generations under one roof in 2016. Financial and healthcare factors are primary drivers. Families also are recognizing…
Read MoreTips for living in a multigenerational home
You figured out the spaces where your extended family can sleep and work and store their gear. But how are you actually going to live together? Here are some tips on how to make a multigenerational household function smoothly. Finances Money is the primary cause of so many conflicts. Before you…
Read MoreCan multiple generations live together under one roof? Absolutely!
Are you thinking of inviting your parents to live with you? Maybe your adult children are planning to move home after graduation or while they’re between jobs. Families across Minnesota and the country are creating multigenerational households. Even before the 2020 pandemic and employment challenges, families were choosing to live together to save money, build…
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