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 […]

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, […]

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: Finding […]

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 […]

What Is NARI?

Today we want to talk about an organization that is very near and dear to our heart, as well as a vital resource to any homeowner considering a remodel. NARI, or the National Association of The Remodeling Industry, exists to advance and promote the remodeling industry’s professionalism. NARI was established in 1983, as the result […]

Media Room Makeover

The media room serves as the perfect multipurpose family wide relaxation vacation.  Unlike the home theater, which is typically outfitted to replicate a cinema experience, the media room is a more relaxed and versatile space.  The perfect use for an unfinished basement, an empty attic, or a spare bedroom, a media room may be just […]

Fireplace Mantels

A well decorated mantel can serve as a stunning focal point in any room.  Check out these inspiring mantel decorating ideas!  Make Color Pop: Your fireplace mantel is a great place to feature your favorite color.  Use a collection of colored vases or a monochromatic piece of artwork to showcase the shade you love.  Colors […]

Fireplace Surrounds

If the cold weather finds you spending more time curled up in front of your fireplace, perhaps it is time to consider a design renovation.  Revamping your fireplace surround, or the decorative area around where the fire actually burns, can give your fireplace a much needed facelift.  Consider one of these materials to update your […]

Homecare – 52 Years In The Making!

Happy New Year! This year we were particularly excited to ring in the new year as 2012 marks our fifty-second year of operation.  In honor of our birthday, we decided to take a look down memory lane at what was happening in the year of our founding – 1960. In 1960… Elvis returned home from Germany after […]