Cost vs. Value – Home remodeling – Maple Grove, Plymouth, Golden Valley, St. Louis Park, Edina, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Minnesota

Ever wonder what value you get back when you remodel your kitchen? Finish that basement? Search by project type and scope of work for that project to get a better understanding of what your home remodel or addition could cost. Remember every home and project is different so as we always say with pricing “the […]

Kitchens and bathroom remodeling- I dont know where to start – Maple Grove, Plymouth, St Louis Park, Golden Valley, Minneapolis MInnesota Elk river

If you are thinking your kitchen or bathroom needs to be updated or maybe completely torn out, what do you do next? Call a architect/designer? Call a contractor? Do it yourself? This will depend on a wide variety of things. What is your level of skill? How much time do you have? How detailed of […]

Kitchen Storage Ideas – making the best use of your space

This is a topic of conversation we have with our clients on every kitchen remodel. Since the kitchen is an essential part of our everyday life, our clients want to use the space to fit their lifestyle. This need to not only have a great looking kitchen but also one that is functional and has a […]

Water Damage -Twin Cities – Minnesota – rebuilding your home after a water loss

Water Damage will cause mold damage You’ve had water damage in your house due to a burst pipe, a roof leak or a heavy summer storm. You hope that your insurance will cover the damage. What to do? First, read about mold below. You may not know the implications of water and mold damage. What Is […]

Common Questions about Accessible living for your relative or loved one

Below is a list of some frequently asked questions. If your particular concerns are not addressed here, please contact us directly. We will make every attempt to provide you with the necessary information. Q: My whole family is in perfect health. Why would I consider contacting Attics to Basements for my next remodeling project? A: Our Design-For-Life approach […]

Kitchen remodeling

Kitchen remodeling Unlike your typical Kitchen design centers, our designers come to you. This provides us a unique opportunity to consider surrounding rooms and outdoor areas that can dramatically influence a design. Working from a laptop right there within your home, using the latest state-of-the-art design software, they will provide a near-realistic representation of your […]

Top Five Home Remodeling Projects – Bang for you Buck!!

Home remodeling projects with the highest return on investments 1. The Kitchen – Whether it’s a full overhaul or a simple Sprucing up, by putting a fresh face on your kitchen is your best investment. Maximize your dollars, by limiting your project cost to no more than 20 percent of the value of your home. […]

Your questions answered about your insurance claim

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSURANCE CLAIM – Frequently Asked Questions -FAQ Frequently Asked Home Insurance questions – Q1: Should I have a contractor meet with my insurance adjuster? [A: Absolutely. The insurance companies have someone working on their side, shouldn’t you? One of our insurance recovery specialists will meet directly with your insurance adjuster to ensure no damages […]

House styles –

Houses can be built in a large variety of configurations. A basic division is between free-standing or detached dwellings and various types of attached or multi-user dwellings. Both sorts may vary greatly in scale and amount of accommodation provided. Although there appear to be many different types, many of the variations listed below are purely […]

Split Level Designs for Minnesota –

There are many many homes built in the 1970’s, most of which are split level type housing. Many of these house’s have dark trim and dated design. While many people would like to stay in their home because of their love of the neighborhood, they also would like to change the appearance of their home. We […]