When it comes to remodeling your home, who you choose to work with matters just as much as what you plan to change. A great remodeler will guide you through a complex process with expertise, transparency, and professionalism. And in a world of DIY shows and social media inspiration, it can be tempting to cut corners or rush the hiring process. But a remodel is a major investment in your home — and your peace of mind depends on getting it right from the start.
So, what does hiring a professional remodeler actually look like?
Builders featured on the annual Artisan Home Tour have the talent and expertise it takes to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. They employ the most gifted craftspeople and choose products and materials that embody quality and beauty.
Explore the companies featured in our annual Everything Home Minnesota resource guide that are committed to delivering the home of your dreams.
Whether you’re looking to build from the ground up, searching for a new home that’s move-in ready, or transforming your current home, choosing the right builder or remodeler is essential.
Explore the companies featured in our annual Everything Home Minnesota resource guide that are committed to delivering the home of your dreams.
Builders featured on the annual Artisan Home Tour have the talent and expertise it takes to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. They employ the most gifted craftspeople and choose products and materials that embody quality and beauty.
Explore the companies featured in our annual Everything Home Minnesota resource guide that are committed to delivering the home of your dreams.
Builders featured on the annual Artisan Home Tour have the talent and expertise it takes to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. They employ the most gifted craftspeople and choose products and materials that embody quality and beauty.
Explore the companies featured in our annual Everything Home Minnesota resource guide that are committed to delivering the home of your dreams.
The Housing First Minnesota Foundation is a nonprofit organization that builds and remodels transitional housing for Minnesotans in need. We believe every individual has worth and human dignity and deserves the basic provision of shelter as a necessity of life. Every time you visit a Dream Home on the Parade of Homes or Remodelers Showcase, you're helping to support the Foundation's work to end homelessness in Minnesota.
With brightly colored leaves falling from trees and a cool breeze in the air, it’s safe to say fall is in full swing! While it’s always sad to see summer go, autumn is the last real chance to get your home ready for the coming winter. Not sure where to start? Here’s a helpful list of home maintenance tasks to complete this fall!
When it comes to making the most of your lower level, the options are endless. Although some people prefer to keep things cohesive with the rest of the home, you have a lot more freedom to get creative with the design elements. Here are some room ideas to give your lower level a little personality and ensure it fits your lifestyle just right.
These six design trends have stood the test of time. Here, Twin Cities design professionals share how to incorporate them into your own home.
Brought to you by our 2021 Remodelers Showcase sponsor, Marvin.
Don’t miss these virtual special events put on by select builders during the 2020 spring tour! These free events will introduce you to the builders behind the homes on the tour, the latest in home design, and much more. Check back often for updated events!
Eric and Katharine Nelson have loved living in the Highlands neighborhood of Edina ever since they first moved to the area in 2015. So when they had the opportunity to sell their home, they didn’t have to go far to find the perfect location for their new build—down the block, to be exact.
Taking inspiration from their cabin up north, Candy and Stephen bring a cozy atmosphere to their new home in Stillwater’s Miller Farms development.
Whether you’re a yogi, a weight-lifting enthusiast, or just want a space for the kids to shoot some hoops, a home gym or athletic court might be just what you need. If you don’t have a room for a larger dedicated gym space right now, there are many ways to create your own yoga corner or fitness nook in your home. And if you are thinking about adding a home gym to your next home, you’re in luck. Parade of Homes builders are pros at making sure your home fits your lifestyle just right. Here are home fitness room ideas to help you work up a sweat.
You’ve likely spent months pouring over every detail of your new construction home, but between cabinet choices, tile selections, and hardware hangups, have you thought about its curb appeal—a.k.a. the aesthetic your home presents to the outside world?
“The opportunity to make your home really unique is out front,” says Mallory Busacker, a real estate agent and director of marketing for BohLand Homes. “When someone asks you about a house in the neighborhood, the first thing you say—even if you’ve been in the house numerous times—is, ‘It’s the one with the gabled roof.’ It’s not only their first impression; it’s what they remember the home by.”
Here, builders, architects, realtors, and landscapers share their top tips for creating that “wow” factor from the outside in.
Catch up on all the places the 2020 Spring Parade of Homes Twin Cities has been covered in the news.
There’s no shortage of incredible residences on the Parade of Homes and Remodelers Showcase, but these seven amazing homes have been selected by our Housing First Minnesota Foundation as this spring's Dream Homes and Remodeled Dream Homes. These four incredible new homes from Pebble Creek Custom Homes, Landmark Building Contractors, Gordon James Construction, and Swanson Homes will leave you in awe. And the final weekend of the tour you won't want to miss the three stunning Remodeled Dream Homes from JKath Design Build + Reinvent, Sustainable 9 Design + Build, and Showcase Renovations. Plus, a $5 tax-deductible entry fee to each of these seven homes will go to the Housing First Minnesota Foundation to support their work building and renovating transitional housing facilities for Minnesota’s homeless, veterans, and others in need.
Don't miss these Parade of Homes and Remodelers Showcase special events put on by select builders and remodelers during the 2020 spring tour! These free events will introduce you to the people behind the homes on the tour, the latest design trends, and much more. Join us to learn how to find your dream home or remodel your current house.
Brought to you by our 2020 Parade of Homes category sponsor, Xfinity.
Thousands of people have built a following on Instagram for their curated spaces that look like they were ripped from the pages of a home magazine. With eclectic-yet-cohesive accessories, statement pieces of furniture, and ideal lighting conditions, it’s hard to believe these rooms weren’t styled and shot by a professional, but the truth is, many of these #homestagramers aren’t interior designers or photographers—and you don’t have to be either. Here, Kari Michael of Kariel Staging & Decor reveals that getting the perfect picture for the ’gram comes down to a couple of simple tips.
Of all the design decisions you have to make, it’s easy to—literally—overlook your floors, but choosing the best color and material for your spaces can have a big impact on your home’s overall aesthetic. Whether you favor carpet or hardwood, tile or vinyl, consider giving your hardest-working surfaces a refresh with one of these five trends.
Housing First Minnesota hosted the annual Building Industry Gala (BIG Night) on Oct. 25, 2019. More than 800 attendees joined together to celebrate the homebuilding and remodeling industry and to find out which homes from the Fall Parade of Homes were judged the very best — the best design, construction quality, and value.
