DIY – Don’t Try It Yourself

For the most part, we applaud the weekend home improvement warrior.  We admire your can-do attitude and oftentimes are genuinely impressed by customer projects.   However, there are some things that are just better left to the professionals.  Check out our list of the top “Don’t DIY” projects!   Electrical Work: Unless you are tackling a [...]

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On May 10th, 2012, posted in: Home Exterior, Home Tips, Uncategorized by HCRemodeling

Preparing Your Home For Summer

Summer time means barbeques and bonfires, pool parties and play dates.  With all the fun to be had, it is easy to forget those pesky home preparation tasks.  Get your summer chores out of the way with these simple step for preparing for guests: Cool Down: Make sure that your house is ready to act as [...]

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On April 25th, 2012, posted in: Home Exterior, Home Tips by HCRemodeling

Preparing Your Home For A Graduation Party

Are you the parent or family member of a proud 2012 graduate?  As you are preparing to celebrate your graduate’s accomplishments, you are likely planning a party!  One of the keys to a successful celebration is offering plenty of space to accommodate guests, family and friends.  Luckily graduation season falls in the spring – the [...]

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On April 18th, 2012, posted in: Home Exterior, Home Tips, Remodeling Projects by HCRemodeling

Exterior Door Options for Your Home

In our last post we discussed interior doors.  This week we’re bringing our door discovery outside and looking instead at exterior entrances.   MATERIALS Steel: The main choice to consider when picking an exterior door is the door material.  There are three main choices available including steel, fiberglass, and wood.  The most affordable option of [...]

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On April 11th, 2012, posted in: Doors & Windows, Home Exterior by HCRemodeling

New Exterior for Home – Roof, Siding & Gutters

The exterior of this home recently received a little makeover.  We installed a new roof and James Hardie siding for the homeowners. In addition we also installed new gutters, aluminum soffit and fascia. Check out the photos below!

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Anoka Deck Photos

Here are some photos of a great deck we recently finished in Anoka.

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Home Improvements That May Increase Your Property Value

In this economy it is easy to rationalize putting off home improvements.  However, some home upgrades may actually increase your property value.  Take on one of these renovations as an investment in your home’s value. Bathroom Addition/Remodel: While revamping an existing bathroom or adding a new one altogether may seem like an expensive undertaking, it [...]

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Mid-Summer Proofing Your Home

The month of August is knocking on our doors. With The State Fair just around the corner, we are just days from those going back to school ads that we all secretly still get a little anxious from. With such a wonderful summer of barbeques and days at the beach we have stop and remember [...]

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Remodeling Holds the Keys to Happiness

According to an article by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) remodeling is the way to go for families that are looking to change their home. The article compares remodeling vs. moving for those families looking for a change. Remodeling your home is the best option according to NAHB because:  Remodeling allows you to [...]

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Summer Home Maintenance Checklist

Summer is a great time to take care of a few home maintenance items to keep your home working in tip-top-shape. Here are a few items we’d suggest taking a look at. Replace your air filter Check and repair your driveway and landscaping as needed Check and repair all your exterior caulking and weather stripping [...]

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