Winter Home Remodeling Projects

We are home remodelers in Minneapolis and the surrounding areas, so we know how cold and snowy winters can get around here. You might not think about remodeling your home during the cold season, but think again! Here are a few of our favorite winter time projects for home remodelers like us!

Hardwood Floors

This time of year is prime time for hardwood floors. The dry air will help prevent gapping in the boards and because there is less humidity, that decreases the chances that water will damage or warp the wood. Plus, hardwood floors can help insulate your home better than old and worn flooring. Home remodelers like us can install hardwood flooring when we come to your home for your next home renovation project.

Lower Level Remodeling

Your basement is already a part of your home and indoors, so you won’t have to worry about exposing the rest of your home to the frigid outdoor temperatures and outdoor elements like snow and freezing rain. Plus, the dry air can help decrease the chances of mold forming on exposed surfaces. But home remodelers like us do what we can to ensure this won’t happen, no matter how humid or rainy it is outside!

Bathroom and Kitchen Renovations

Similar to your lower level, because your bathroom and kitchen are already a part of your home, you won’t have to worry about open doors and windows or entire walls open to the outdoors. If you are having any walls painted, the dry air makes it easier for the paint to dry. Or if there is any sort of adhesive needed for the work, the adhesive will dry faster in the less humid air.

Do you want more information about home remodelers in Minneapolis? Call Titus Contracting at 952-746-7817 or you can contact us and Schedule a Consultation.

Residential Remodeling Trends

Keeping up with the latest in residential remodeling in St Paul can be a bit overwhelming sometimes. It sometimes seems like what is in style changes very quickly! But there are some trends that are here for the long haul.

Kitchens are a huge residential remodeling trend. In most homes, the kitchen is the center of where all the action is. It is where meals are prepared, goodies are baked and socializing happens. So remodeling a kitchen is a trend that probably won’t be going anywhere any time soon! Plus, this type of residential remodeling investment can result in a higher return on investment when you are ready to sell your home.

Bathrooms in conjunction with a kitchen remodeling project are also big for residential remodeling. You can customize your bathroom to suit exactly what you need, or you can make it more general so your home might be a bit easier to sell when you are ready to put it on the market. Regardless, bathrooms are a great room to remodel because there is so much you can do. Granite counters, a new shower, new floors, new bathroom fixtures… the sky is the limit!

For a smaller scale residential remodeling project, consider painting your home’s walls a bright color. For years, neutral colors were all the rage, but in recent years, bright colors have made a comeback. Consider purple for your bedroom or maybe red for your dining room. It is also very easy to accessorize a brightly colored room. Plus the bright colors are sure to cheer you up on a gloomy day. You don’t even have to paint the entire room in the bright color. You could just paint one accent wall and still get plenty of color.

For more information on residential remodeling in St Paul, call Titus Contracting at 952-746-7817 or contact us and Schedule Your Free Consultation.

Home Renovations: 5 Ideas for a Basement Remodel

Do you have an unfinished basement or a basement that just doesn’t get used? It may be time to think about a basement remodel. Any type of home renovations in Savage or anywhere around the Twin Cities can help you repurpose a space. Here are some ideas for how you could use your basement in a more productive way.

1. Theater Room- A theater room is a great way to repurpose your basement during home renovations. If you’re a movie buff, having a small in-home theater would be the perfect addition to your house.

2. Home Office- Have you ever considered working from home, but didn’t have the space? Tuck your home office in the basement for a quiet space to be productive. The best part about adding a home office is you can have it set up however you want!

3. Guest Room- Hosting guests with a full house will be easy if you add a guest room in the basement. Your guests will probably be happier to have their own space. You can install a bedroom and a bathroom, so they can be comfortable in your home.

4. Hobby Room- If you have ever wished you had more space to explore your hobbies, now you can. If you like to make wine, race RC Cars or take photographs, having a dedicated space can help bring even more enjoyment to these activities.

5. Entertainment Area- You can turn your basement into the place to be! By doing home renovations to turn your basement into an entertainment area, you can host all the Viking’s games. You could install seating, a bar and a big-screen TV!

Whatever your plans for home renovations are, Titus Contracting can help. Contact us today by calling 952-746-7817 or Contact us Here.

Bathroom Renovations Budgeting

If you are thinking about bathroom renovations in Savage, there are a few things you should think about before you start getting into the details of planning. We here at Titus Contracting have a few suggestions on what to consider when coming up with your budget.

Think about what you want done. How big do you want to go? Do you want a vanity, shower and bathtub? Or a complete bathroom remodel. Then it is time to look at your bank account to see what you can comfortably afford. Make sure to consider that things might be more or less expensive than you anticipate. So it is good to leave a little wiggle room.

How many years do you plan on living in your current home should also be a factor. If you are planning on staying put for the foreseeable future, then your bathroom renovations should be totally customized to you and your family’s wants and needs. Go ahead and indulge in the towel warmer if you want! But if you are planning to move within the next few years, the bathroom renovations should be more general, and you should be more focused on your return on investment.

Then start getting into the nitty-gritty of your bathroom renovations. Go online and start pricing a few must-have items to get an idea of how much you will have to set aside for your remodeling project. Plan to meet with your contractor to get a solid estimate. Remember that after your bathroom renovations are complete, you might want a new shower curtain and liner, new bathroom rugs or other bathroom accessories. See what you can repurpose or find on sale!

For more information on bathroom renovations in Savage, call Titus Contracting at 952-746-7817 or Contact Us to Schedule Your Consultation.

Do Unto Others: How to Effectively Communicate with Your Home Remodel Company

When it comes to communicating with your home remodel company, we here at Titus Contracting have a few suggestions for you. As a home remodel company serving St Paul, we definitely have plenty of recommendations for you to ensure the entire home renovations process goes as smoothly as possible: for you and your home remodel company!

The best thing you can do to help your home remodel company is to let us know of any appointment changes you need. So if something comes up – emergency or otherwise – let us know you need to reschedule as soon as possible. This helps us in a variety of ways, but it mostly helps us stay organized so we can keep your renovations on schedule. And staying on schedule helps you in the long run, of course!

We also always appreciate it when you come to us with any questions or concerns you have as they occur to you. Please don't wait until we are almost done with the renovations to tell us you have questions! Ask them as they come up. We are always happy to sit down with you as many times as you need to make sure you fully understand our process and the renovations themselves.

Part of what makes us such a great home remodel company is our ability and willingness to keep the lines of communication open between ourselves and our clients. This translates into a great working relationship. We hope that you like our work so much you will recommend us to your friends and family members and will use us again when you need more home remodeling done!

For more information on our home remodel company in St Paul, call Titus Contracting at 952-746-7817 or Contact Us.

Basement Renovation Inspiration

Where do you go for ideas when you’re thinking about basement renovation in the Twin Cities? Inspiration can come in many forms and strike at any time, but here are a few suggestions on where to find basement renovation ideas.

Besides going online and looking for ideas or asking family and friends for their input, there are a few things you can think about on your own. One of the best ways to figure out an idea for a basement renovation project is to consider what you want to use the basement space for after the project is completed. Are you thinking you want an area for entertainment, like a game room? Or are you thinking you want it for a more personalized use, like a home office?

If you turn your basement into a game room or a theater room, you can easily host a small or large party just about any time you want. But if you turn your basement into a home office, you will always have somewhere quiet and peaceful to work in. Or you could also consider a basement renovation that adds an extra bedroom to your home. Having a guest room could mean that you get a chance to host more friends or family members for overnight visits and they wouldn’t have to worry about getting a hotel room and traveling to and from.

If you end up with a game room after your basement renovation project is complete, you could easily host game nights for friends and family. And you would never have to worry about where to hold your child’s birthday party! Just invite people over to your house and let them hang out in your new game room!

So when you’re ready to start a basement renovation project or you just want to talk to our design manager about what to do with that space, call Titus Contracting at 952-746-7817 or Contact Us.

I Will Survive! Residential Construction and How to Deal With It

One of the most exciting things you can do as a homeowner is hire a company that specializes in residential construction in the Twin Cities to remodel one (or more!) rooms in your home. We here at Titus Contracting want to share a few tips on how to handle the remodeling process after you hire us as your residential construction company and while we’re doing the work.

There is a lot going on at your home during a remodeling project! Let’s say your kitchen is being remodeled. There are several ways to make this time more bearable for you and your family. For example, you could take before, during and after pictures while your residential construction company is doing the work. That way, you can look back on what your kitchen used to look like before we came in to update it, plus you’ll get to see the work in progress to see exactly how we changed and updated it!

We recommend that you pack away fragile kitchen items and items you don’t normally use. Paper plates are your best friends while the residential construction company is doing its job. And for the utensils and items you want to keep out, we recommend storing them in a clear plastic bin so you can easily see what’s in there.

Also, take this time to try out a new restaurant or to have an outdoor picnic with your family. That way, you are still spending time together, but you won’t have to worry about the residential construction company. You can still eat delicious food and be together as a family! You can even prepare and freeze a few meals. (Portion them into smaller servings to make freezing and reheating them even easier!)

We know how crazy it can be to have a home remodeling project going on, so when you hire Titus Contracting, we’ll do everything we can to make the process easier on you. So call one of the best residential construction companies in the Twin Cities! Call us at 952-746-7817 or Contact Us.