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

Easy Home Painting Tips

In last week’s post we discussed ways to use paint colors effectively in your home.  This week, we want to help you put your new found knowledge to use with some easy home painting tips.  Follow these steps to make your next home painting project a breeze!   Choose The Right Tools: The right tools [...]

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Using Paint Color Effectively

The color that you paint your space can easily make or break a room.   Choose the right color and your paint will highlight your space’s attributes and reflect your personality.  Select the wrong color and your room will appear overwhelmed, shadowy, or just plain dull.  With the stakes as high as these and the number [...]

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Ceramic Versus Porcelain Tile Floors

Last week we talked about a great flooring option – heated bathroom floors.  Today we would like to discuss another popular flooring material – tile.  One of our most frequently asked customer questions regarding tile flooring is, “What is the difference between ceramic and porcelain tile?”  We’ll look at both options and help you determine [...]

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Heated Bathroom Floors

There are few things we like more than a warm shower on a cold, Minnesota winter morning.  Yet nothing can snap us from our warm retreat and back to reality faster than stepping out of our shower and onto a cold and uninviting bathroom floor.  Luckily, modern technology has created the perfect solution – heated [...]

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Preparing For Your Home Bar

Last week we discussed how to prepare for a home wine cellar.  Not wanting to leave our beer and spirits drinkers in the lurch, we are dedicating this week’s post to the home wet bar.  As with the wine cellar, when preparing for your home wet bar there are several factors to keep in mind, [...]

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Preparing for a Home Wine Cellar

Whether you are a wine enthusiast, an amateur sommelier, or a spirited home entertainer, a wine cellar makes an excellent addition to any home. However, this fun project is a significant undertaking and not one to be taken lightly. When preparing for your home wine cellar there are several factors to keep in mind, including: [...]

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What Is The BBB?

Last week we discussed the importance of the National Association of The Remodeling Industry (NARI) and why we feel a NARI certification should be one of the minimum qualifications that homeowners require when searching for a remodeling professional.  This week, we would like to discuss another important organization that we think every reputable business should [...]

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On February 9th, 2012, posted in: Home Tips by HCRemodeling